Posts Tagged ‘refugee ministry’
God 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 MoreOne Hundred Days into the Ukrainian Crisis
It was a normal day. All across Ukraine, people brushed their teeth, went to work and ate dinner with their families. They climbed into beds and closed their eyes, anticipating tomorrow would be no different. “I woke from the explosions,” Mikhail said. “The Russians bombed the airport in Dnipro. I woke up my wife and…
Read MoreOne Latvian’s journey from Refugee to Missionary
As the war in Ukraine rages on, surrounding countries continue to respond to the influx of refugees. And across borders and countries, large percentages of the volunteers are Christians. Often overlooked in their national response is the small country of Latvia. Nestled between the western border of Russia and northern border of Belarus, Latvia has…
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