For Aaron Poulin, a childhood in Peru is becoming a foundation for a calling of his own. Some of Aaron Poulin’s earliest memories of Peru are ordinary chores: watering the grass so it would grow and carrying water from the well to sprinkle over the dusty ground. As a missionary kid, those daily routines were part of life in the […]

How short-term teams strengthen missionaries, churches, and ministries long after they leave When a short-term mission team arrives, it can be easy to measure its impact by what happens during the week: How many children attended? How many projects were completed? How many people heard the gospel? But from the perspective of missionaries receiving a team, some of its greatest […]

By Dr. John David Smith, President Short-term missions are one of the great opportunities God has given modern followers of Christ. Each year, believers travel across cultures to share the gospel, provide medical care, train pastors and church leaders, encourage missionaries, and serve local churches. These experiences allow believers to see God’s work among the nations firsthand, use their gifts […]

“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations…” — Matthew 28:19 The Gospel changes everything. It changes hearts, families, and communities. And when the Gospel truly takes root in the life of a believer, it changes the way we see the people around us. We begin to understand that the good news of Jesus was never meant to stop with […]

By Siripon Yaebeang, Thailand We are writing this special report with great joy to let you know that the Lord saved Ms. Reewa and we got the privilege to baptize her! Ms. Reewa came from a Buddhist background. She once was one of the most devout Buddhists that we have met in a while. She was serious enough that she […]

How biblical training is strengthening pastors, renewing churches, and opening doors for the gospel in Guatemala’s northern frontier. For many years, Petén was one of Guatemala’s most isolated regions. Located more than 300 miles from Guatemala City, the journey once took as long as 18 hours over rough, unpaved roads. Though improved highways and commercial flights have made the region […]