The Mekong River, filled with diverse people groups and everything from mega cities to remote villages, flows through five countries. And the vision of the Mekong minorities team is to see gospel movements flow among 70 of the most unreached people groups in the region. All share an urgent need: God’s word in their own language—for their church and for the people in places where they live. Join in prayer for the Shan people.
Lonely Missionaries: Why and What Can We Do about It
A few years ago, I was talking with John, an Australian friend. I can’t remember how it came up, but I shocked him. I told him that many missionaries are lonely.
Caring for Body, Soul and Spirit in Thailand: A Story of OMF Medical Missions
In the mid-20th century, surveys revealed that there were no known Christians in the eight central provinces (~2 million people) in Thailand, nor was there much modern medical care. Treatable diseases were going untreated in thousands of people.
Finding Peace Was More Important Than Success for this Physician
How would a mid-career physician find “light for the next step” at the Global Mission Health Conference (GMHC)?
God Used a Medical Conference to Lead Me into Volunteering with Missions
Having been adopted from China when I was young, I had a particular interest in the Asian population. I didn’t realize, however, that God would use a medical missions conference to fulfill my desire to serve others working in East Asia.
Missionaries Get Lonely Too & It’s Contributing to Missionary Attrition
What Causes Missionaries to Leave the Field? It is no secret that missionary attrition is a huge problem. Granted, some attrition is for good reasons (like retirement after many decades …
Japan Appoints Minister of Loneliness, Can He Solve the Loneliness Problem?
In an attempt to reduce widespread loneliness, social isolation and increased suicide rates accelerated by the restrictions of COVID-19, Mr. Sakamoto now serves as the official Minister of Loneliness.
September 2021 Prayer Powerlines
“See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland,” (Isa. 43:19).
Precious in the Sight of the Lord: Tribute to Ann Soden
Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints. This Precious Saint, Ann, is now rejoicing in the presence of Jesus Christ and, while we grieve her loss, we do not do so as those without hope. We who know Jesus as our Lord and Savior can rest assured that her absence is only temporary, until we reunite with her and Jesus for all eternity.
August 2021 Prayer Powerlines
“Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful,” (Colossians 4:2).