Stories
A Knock and a Choice
Jesus, the Savior of the world, comes knocking at the doors of all nations. Different cultures have different ways of knocking on doors. I imagine that Jesus knocks in the way in which they are accustomed. But no matter the entryway or method, our Savior is knocking...
#EQUIPHER: TAKING THE GOSPEL FROM EVERYWHERE TO EVERYWHERE
Two Ibero-American young women — one from Nicaragua, one from Ecuador. Both Christian. Both Wesleyans. Both certain that God is calling them to reach the world beyond Ibero-America. Both planning to be missionaries to Muslims. Because of the mentoring from Global...
NOT PERFECT BUT WILLING
Just over 19 years ago, my husband and I stepped off the plane to begin our first long-term mission assignment. At the time, I was, in many ways, far from an ideal missionary candidate. We were joining a new team working to plant churches in a small Muslim country. I...
“I witnessed hearts that had come alive. Now in the darkness, there was light. Joy and faith were being formed in these young people. They were being made new in the hope of Christ.”
JOHN CONNOR, GP MISSIONARY ALUMNUS
A Knock and a Choice
Jesus, the Savior of the world, comes knocking at the doors of all nations. Different cultures have different ways of knocking on doors. I imagine that Jesus knocks in the way in which they are accustomed. But no matter the entryway or method, our Savior is knocking...
#EQUIPHER: TAKING THE GOSPEL FROM EVERYWHERE TO EVERYWHERE
Two Ibero-American young women — one from Nicaragua, one from Ecuador. Both Christian. Both Wesleyans. Both certain that God is calling them to reach the world beyond Ibero-America. Both planning to be missionaries to Muslims. Because of the mentoring from Global...
NOT PERFECT BUT WILLING
Just over 19 years ago, my husband and I stepped off the plane to begin our first long-term mission assignment. At the time, I was, in many ways, far from an ideal missionary candidate. We were joining a new team working to plant churches in a small Muslim country. I...
LAUNCHING THE IBERO-AMERICA ESTABLISHED REGIONAL CONFERENCE
In early November 2019, the 13th JIBACAM Missions Congress and the first gathering of the newly formed Ibero-America Established Regional Conference of The Wesleyan Church were held in Costa Rica. A few highlights were the signing of the official document for...
Sharing Just a Taste of God’s Peace
His pulse quickened, palms grew a bit sweaty, and he struggled to steady his breathing. The far too familiar signs of his anxiety returned yet again. Yusuf*, a chef, found himself on the way to work on a Monday morning — hearing the usual Muslim call to prayer...