Missions Stories

What does it look like for all the dots to connect between the local church, short-term missions, and pastoral training – particularly on a rural scale? A SEPE student, SEPE International group leader, and local ministry administrator answer that very question in this article, as they reflect on the general medicine and odontology brigade that […]

When Zach and Lydia first prayed for their friends Kyler and Claire as they left for Japan, they didn’t realize God was preparing to send them too. “I remember praying for more team members to join the Malaraes,” Lydia reflects. “Then it hit me: Are we the ones God wants to send?”

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Bri Gadaire, a lifelong resident of Vancouver, Washington, has always had a heart for missions. From the moment she read a book about David Livingstone as a young child, Bri felt called to share the gospel with those who have never heard of Jesus. Now, after years of living on mission in the US, Bri is embarking on a journey to Yamanashi, Japan, where she will join Kenji’s team as part of Encompass World Partners’ mission to reach the unreached.

Last July, Olivia and Bikonzi, two of the Mission ONE team members, traveled to Indonesia to begin a new and impactful partnership. This partnership seeks to empower missionaries on the ground, equipping them with resources and practical skills to foster deeper relationships within communities. These efforts allow the gospel to spread organically, transforming lives in…

Amidu’s life was marked by excessive drinking and wayward choices. Not knowing what to expect when Water Mission entered his community, he found himself seized by the story of Christ.