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The Gospel in the City of Witchcraft: Ministry During Halloween in Salem
What does it mean to follow Jesus in a city famous for witchcraft? Pastor Steven and Sarah White share how their family and church bring the light of Christ into the heart of Salem, Massachusetts—especially during Halloween, when the streets...
Pastoring in a Spiritual Battleground
Confronting Darkness with the Light of Christ in Salem, Massachusetts Salem, Massachusetts, is a small city of 45,000 people and is known around the world because of the 1692 Salem Witch Trials, when 19 people were hanged for being accused of...
Repatriating Missions to the Local Church
History museums are starting to repatriate their precious artefacts. Often captured during colonial expansion, these artefacts have showcased the unique creativity of diverse cultures for the viewing pleasure of patrons and museumgoers for decades...
67. Church Planting in East Africa: Igniting a Fire in Dark Places
Aychi, an East African Christian, shares his powerful story of how he came to Christ from a predominantly Islamic background and his inspiring journey of church planting and evangelism in East Africa. The episode explores Aychi’s initial encounter...
66. Transformational Faith in the Dominican Republic
Crisel Gonell shares her inspiring story of faith transformation and her work as the Church Advancement and Business Mentorship Program Coordinator at Mission of Hope. Crisel discusses her journey from battling depression during the 2020 pandemic to...
65. Pathways of Compassion: Special Education in Muslim Communities
Samara shares her inspiring journey from being a physiotherapist and special education teacher to serving as a missionary in Muslim communities. She highlights the challenges and opportunities of providing special education in these contexts,...
64. Generation Now: Navigating Faith and Social Change in Kenya
Savannah Kagiri shares her powerful story of faith, courage, and transformation amid Kenya’s recent youth-led protests. From growing up in a Christian household to navigating political unrest and the complex relationship between the church and...
63. Healing and Hope: Medical Missions in Armenia
In this episode of God on the Move, Syuzanna Voskanyan shares about her work combining medical missions and evangelism in Armenia. With a rich Christian heritage and surrounded by challenges, Armenia is a unique place where Syuzanna’s...
62. Voices of Healing: Poiema Foundation’s Fight Against Human Trafficking
Rebecca Jowers shares her deeply moving story of transformation from an educator to a devoted leader in the fight against human trafficking. Despite personal trauma and numerous challenges, Rebecca founded The Poiema Foundation, which focuses on...
Global Voices Report — October 2025
Listening to the global church. The Global Voices survey was born from a desire to listen. In an era marked by rapid change, cultural complexity, and growing global interconnectedness, mission leaders around the world face new challenges and new...
Hinduism: An Infographic
The influence of Hindu philosophy and worldview has spread globally through the adoption of pluralism, new age philosophies, yoga and vedic sciences. For more information go to Hinduism: An Infographic on the Lausanne Movement website. The above...
Understanding Your Hindu Neighbour: Diwali
Growing up in a Hindu home in India, Diwali was the equivalent of Christmas in North America. It was preceded by weeks of excitement and anticipation. Like most little children, I couldn’t wait for Diwali to come. I would write out a list of the...
Faithfulness Over Greatness: Healing, Discipleship, and Rethinking Church Growth
What if the true measure of ministry isn’t size or success—but simple faithfulness to Jesus? Daniel Im—author, pastor, and disciple-maker—shares his powerful journey from disillusionment in ministry to a renewed vision for the local church....
Friends on Mission: Friendship in Ministry, the Pastoral Burden, and Parachurch Partnerships
Is ministry destined to be lonely? Jason Ballard offers a hopeful vision for pastors and ministry leaders — one rooted in deep friendship, shared burdens, and collaboration between local churches and parachurch ministries. Jason Ballard — lead...
Discipleship Through Community: Everyone in Groups, Every Group on Mission
How can we get our people into small groups and involved in the mission of discipleship? Jason Watson speaks with Lindsey Jodts, Groups Pastor at Willow Creek Community Church, about how discipleship flourishes in the context of community. Lindsey...
The Harvest: The Story Behind Lausanne’s 50th Anniversary Painting
Hear the story behind the “The Harvest,” a collaborative painting by artists Bryn Gillette and Alexis Newsom for the Lausanne Movement’s 50th anniversary. Bryn and Alexis reveal how their distinct artistic styles came together in layers of...
Understanding Your Jewish Neighbour: Sukkot
If you were to walk through Jerusalem during Sukkot, you would find the city transformed. Balconies, courtyards, and sidewalks are filled with makeshift huts covered in branches and palm fronds. These tabernacles are fragile, open-roofed shelters...
Mission Frontiers September-October 2025
The Edges of Mission Download the whole issue or go here for individual articles: Some Edges Are Hiding in Plain Sight I took the Perspectives on the World Christian Movement course in 1993, and by 1997 we were on our way to the edges, literally. We...
Understanding Your Jewish Neighbour: Rosh Hashanah
Jewish communities worldwide have faced a surge of antisemitism, leaving many fearful, shaken by crisis, and searching earnestly for hope. Others, scarred by history, have erected barriers to the gospel and often associate Christendom with the very...
From Muslim to Movements
I was born into a staunch Muslim family in Marsabit, northern Kenya.... While growing up, I took my Islamic studies seriously and avoided the Christians. "I remember longing deeply for a personal relationship with God" " I suddenly felt complete...
Chadian Sign Language (Joshua Project -cds)
Progress Scale: Unreached Hub Country: ChadNumber Countries: 1 Bible Translation Status: Translation startedPercent Evangelical: 0 Primary Religion: Unknown For more information go to Chadian Sign...
Croatian Sign Language (Joshua Project -csq)
Progress Scale: Unreached Hub Country: CroatiaNumber Countries: 2 Bible Translation Status: Translation startedPercent Adherents: 0.76Percent Evangelical: 0 Primary Religion: Unknown For more information...
Ecuadorian Sign Language (Joshua Project -ecs)
Progress Scale: Unreached Hub Country: EcuadorNumber Countries: 1 Bible Translation Status: Translation startedPercent Evangelical: 0 Primary Religion: Unknown For more information go to Ecuadorian Sign...
Greek Sign Language (Joshua Project -gss)
Progress Scale: Unreached Hub Country: GreeceNumber Countries: 1 Bible Translation Status: PortionsPercent Evangelical: 0 Primary Religion: Unknown For more information go to Greek Sign Language on the...
Guinea-Bissau Sign Language (Joshua Project -lgs)
Progress Scale: Unreached Hub Country: Guinea-BissauNumber Countries: 1 Bible Translation Status: Translation neededPercent Evangelical: 0 Primary Religion: Unknown For more information go to...
Guinean Sign Language (Joshua Project -gus)
Progress Scale: Unreached Hub Country: GuineaNumber Countries: 1 Bible Translation Status: Translation startedPercent Evangelical: 0 Primary Religion: Unknown For more information go to Guinean Sign...
Hong Kong Sign Language (Joshua Project -hks)
Progress Scale: Unreached Hub Country: China, Hong KongNumber Countries: 2 Bible Translation Status: PortionsPercent Evangelical: 0 Primary Religion: Unknown For more information go to Hong Kong Sign...
Icelandic Sign Language (Joshua Project -icl)
Progress Scale: Unreached Hub Country: IcelandNumber Countries: 1 Bible Translation Status: Translation startedPercent Evangelical: 0 Primary Religion: Unknown For more information go to Icelandic Sign...
Italian Sign Language (Joshua Project -ise)
Progress Scale: Unreached Hub Country: ItalyNumber Countries: 1 Bible Translation Status: Translation startedPercent Evangelical: 0 Primary Religion: Unknown For more information go to Italian Sign...
Jamaican Sign Language (Joshua Project -jls)
Progress Scale: Unreached Hub Country: JamaicaNumber Countries: 1 Bible Translation Status: Translation startedPercent Evangelical: 0 Primary Religion: Unknown For more information go to Jamaican Sign...