Posts by Karen Huber
The Sending Triangle: Helping Global Workers Launch Well
The sending triangle is a crucial element in making sure a cross-cultural worker thrives from start to finish. Each entity (or corner of the triangle) is vital to the success of the mission. The sending church is tasked with commissioning workers, gathering the human resources for Advocacy Teams (more on these team later), mobilizing financial partners and…
Read MoreHow Ilse Met Jesus—and Brought Others to Him, Too
Standing at a bus stop in Vienna, Steffi, an Austrian believer in her 60s couldn’t help but notice the somber expression on another woman her age. She approached the stranger and learned her name was Ilse. Soon, she invited her to the small group she attended with her husband Franz through their church. It turned…
Read MoreGod at Work Among the Displaced in Europe
Amir lived in Syria for most of his life. His country, governed by strict Islamic rule, was rife with war, persecution, and violence. Internal conflict, arbitrary arrests, a crippling economic crisis, and international sanctions threatened civilian’s livelihoods led to the forced displacement of millions of Syrians. After his house had been bombed, his brother killed,…
Read MoreLessons from 40 Years in France
Editor’s Note: Leroy and Debbie Zumack recently retired from full-time missionary service after 40 years. We wanted to share an excerpt from Leroy’s last report from the field, given to his fellow workers in France at their 2024 Fall Retreat. Moving to Europe in 1985 was a bit of a shock for us. Like everyone, we…
Read MoreConnecting the Dots—and People—Through Mission
Often, when Americans think of doing missions, they think of going to help people in practical or spiritual need. But do we realize that we are also people in need and that God is also working in our own hearts? We first met Sunny* about seven years ago. Originally from a country in Asia, Sunny’s kids attend…
Read MoreSharing the Gospel at the Corrie ten Boom House
Nestled in the city of Haarlem, Netherlands, is a historic house with an impactful story. At its front entrance, quality watches were once sold and fixed for the public, while the remainder of the home was occupied by the shop’s owners: the Ten Boom family. Though this home and business would appear unassuming, it…
Read MoreBreaking Bread Together: A Dinner Ministry in Germany
Megan felt inspired. She’d spent a wonderful week at a Christian community and study center, sitting around the dinner table, talking about life’s big questions with the other guests. Those conversations over delicious food had encouraged her as she pondered the next phase of her ministry with Greater Europe Mission. Her fellow diners’ words had…
Read MoreGoers and Senders: Working Together for the Gospel
A global worker should never be alone when sharing the Good News. With members of God’s family found throughout the world—each with their own unique strengths and gifts—the possibilities in working together to further His Kingdom are many. While one may be sent out to evangelize, another is called to pray for their endurance. While some…
Read MoreDivine Encounters in Italian Church Planting
Matteo and Crystal Scamporlino glanced around, wondering which of the women standing nearby was the mother of the little boy with whom their daughter Sole had struck up a sudden friendship. The children chattered, chased, and played in the park as if they’d known each other forever. Three women stood nearby, engaged in conversation. Then,…
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