Posts Tagged ‘international’
Turning a Ministry Misstep into a Lesson in Reconciliation
Maureen “Mo” Blackmon and two other women on her team eagerly anticipated the following day’s training session. They had been praying and preparing for it for months. After a long wait, they finally had the study material translated into Latvian, as well as plenty of women in place to receive the training that would equip…
Read MoreHow Understanding Lent and Ramadan Can Build Relationships
In anticipation of the celebration of Christ’s resurrection, believers around the world observe the forty-day period preceding Easter Sunday: Lent. While some of us might give up coffee or sweets during this season, others might be unsure about the purpose of Lent or its significance in our Christian walk. These last two years, Lent also…
Read MoreFive Misconceptions Christians Have of Muslims
Since the onset of the refugee crisis in 2015, we have seen a sharp increase of Muslim peoples living in Europe. Due to war, religious persecution, and political unrest, millions of Muslims have relocated to Europe in search of peace in a new home. Muslims currently account for five percent of the population across Europe…
Read MoreWhat it Takes to Make Disciples
Making disciples is a well-known Christian concept that’s inspired thousands of books and articles. It was Jesus’ first step when starting his ministry. Before changing the world, Jesus first chose a team of followers to teach and mentor. If making disciples was an essential step for Christ’s ministry, it must be an essential step for any ministry.…
Read MoreA Cultural Oasis in the Heart of Paris
Nestled in the heart of the Strasbourg-Saint Denis neighborhood in Paris, between boulangeries and cafes, one may stumble into a small gallery filled with a rotation of different visual and performative arts. Though not rare for this neighborhood, the Agapé Hub stands out as a gallery that is doing more than just showing art––it is…
Read MoreMultiplying Disciples in Austria: How One Invitation Transformed Lives
As a 21-year-old in the 1980s, Lisa Meyers couldn’t have imagined the far-reaching impact of knocking on Irmgard’s door. She’d signed up for a summer in Austria with Greater Europe Mission’s Eurocorps program, through which young people serve by helping local missionaries. One of her tasks was to go door to door and invite people…
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