Growing up in an economically disadvantaged community in Cavite, south of Manila, Catherine faced challenges that could easily have prevented her from completing her studies. She had come to know Jesus and was baptised through the work of Christ Reaching…
When Carly Cassidy visited Northside Church in New South Wales earlier this year, the morning became more than a church visit. It was a reminder that mission is never carried by one person, one organisation or one congregation alone. As…
Rowan (name changed for privacy) and his wife know what it means to faithfully serve their community. Living in a village in the Bandarban Hill region of Bangladesh, they have spent much of their lives farming the land and growing…
In the Christian faith, we are reminded that the story of the cross and resurrection is not distant history. It continues to unfold in lives transformed by grace. For Nai Thaung Myint, one of our partners in Thailand, that transformation…
For years, Ruth (name changed for privacy) prayed for her husband in Zimbabwe’s Somabhula Circuit. He was a retired colonel, well-regarded in the community, but faith had never been part of his life. Ruth had come to know Christ and…
At the International Christian College of Manila (ICCM), students arrive with many different stories. Some come directly from church communities, eager to prepare for ministry. Others arrive carrying heavy personal struggles while searching for a new direction in life. One…
High in the mountains of Northern Thailand, the Karen village of Ban Pa Kia has stood for more than a century. Nestled among the forests of Chiang Mai province, the community has long relied on small gardens, livestock and traditional…
Months after the earthquake that struck Port Vila nearly two years ago, many children are still processing what they experienced. While buildings can be repaired and supplies replaced, the emotional impact of disaster often lingers, especially for young people. In…
In the hill districts of Bangladesh, women are quietly rebuilding their lives, one stitch at a time. Vannuam Bawm serves as General Secretary of Bandarban Hill Church of Christ and as an adviser to the Women’s Ministry within BHCOC. “The…
After years marked by natural disasters, rebuilding and strained relationships, churches across Vanuatu are entering a season of renewal. Leaders and communities have taken meaningful steps toward reconciliation, expressed through culturally significant acts of respect and shared commitment. As relationships…