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…
“The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.” — Matthew 9:37 For many years, I read Matthew 9:37 and felt the weight of “not…
BJ Mpofu is a gifted preacher, pastor, and mentor who has shaped many Christian leaders to go out and make disciples in Zimbabwe. Over the past 30 years, he has been a key leader in the Associated Churches of Christ…
From November 23-26, 2025, the first combined Indigenous Ministries Australia and Baptist Mission Australia Emerging Leaders Gathering took place on Peramangk Country at the scenic Wirraway Campsite in Strathalbyn, South Australia. The gathering aimed to nurture emerging Indigenous Christian leaders…
Santino was serving local communities when more than 10,000 refugees flooded to South Sudan in search of peace. He witnessed how little humanitarian support was available. People living in makeshift shelters, with violence breaking out between tribes in the refugee…
Christian Mercy International has been actively working to improve student well-being and school facilities in South Sudan. They are collaborating with ten schools to enhance educational services and upgrade their facilities, enabling them to receive support from the World Food…
Christmas reveals a God who does not abandon us in our trauma, but draws near with comfort and hope. In the months since Vanuatu’s devastating December earthquake last year, Pastor David from Pentecost Island has lived this truth as he…