Equipped for Hope in Central Asia

Equipped for Hope in Central Asia

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When Sara* and Ben*, missionaries serving in Central Asia, were asked if they knew someone who could mentor students struggling with pornography, they realized something alarming: among all the mature believers and missionaries in their community, only one person had...
What if Your First Big Job is Working Abroad?

What if Your First Big Job is Working Abroad?

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Let’s talk about Biff. Of course, Biff is not his real name, but he thought it sounded funny as his cover name for us to use. We told him it didn’t sound believable, but he chose that name anyway. Meanwhile… “Biff” had a radical encounter with God that...
Finding Unsuspecting Multipliers

Finding Unsuspecting Multipliers

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Standing by the lake that was in the middle of nowhere throwing my line in over and over again. The heat, the mosquitos and the sunburn were ever present. Poking my finger while baiting the hook then sucking on my dirty finger.  Slipping into the muddy water. Losing...
Where Preparation Meets Providence

Where Preparation Meets Providence

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In May, our Cambodia team welcomed a college short-term missions team from Southern Wesleyan University (SWU). Christy Van Steenburg, a Global Partners regional mobilizer, led the team as they set out to learn more about serving globally, the Khmer Rouge, the...
When God Slows Us Down: Lessons From Guyana

When God Slows Us Down: Lessons From Guyana

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NEXT is a 2-4 month mentored cross-culture immersion internship. Guyana is one of the newest sites for NEXT, with Christina being the first intern. There, she learned from a long-term missionary and helped lead in meaningful ways.  In Guyana, I developed and taught...