Christians comprise approximately two percent of the population in Pakistan. As a minority group, Christians often belong to a society of the very poor. While Pakistan is comprised of diverse people groups with differing concepts and visions, many rebel against government polices and peace. As a result, Pakistani Christians face many kinds of difficulties and …
The Democratic Republic of Congo has been known as a ripe harvest field, not only for the Church of God of Prophecy, but the same is true for many other religious organizations. As you travel around the country, especially on a Sunday morning, there are sounds of believers singing, praying, and worshiping the Lord. Most …
The following photo is of Brother Djiedjou and his entire family. This man was not only a believer in a faith that is antagonistic toward the Christian faith, but also served as a fetish priest for his family and the village. He was brought to Ziguinchor, the capital of the Casamas region of Senegal by a …
I am pleased to announce that the COGOP Women’s Empowerment Project in Botswana registered a major milestone recently with the signing of a contract for a tenant to run a creche/nursery school effective January, 2014. The school will pay rent to the church for the use of the three class rooms, an office, and play …
Meet Anusha and Satyanarayana Nanaparapu. They are siblings who live together at the Church of God of Prophecy Mission Home for Children in Rajahmundry, India. Anusha is 14 years old and in the ninth grade, her brother Satyanarayana is 11 years old and in the fifth grade. Before they came to live at the orphanage, …
John and I were blessed to be among the delegates for this conference and were so blessed to be among our family and among the leadership of this region for a season. As time continues and tensions rise in this part of the world, we are grateful for the protection of our Savior and the …
Gospel for Asia reported the death of a seven year-old boy, Anmol, murdered because of his Christian faith. The boy went missing after attending Sunday school at Believers Church on November 17, 2013, in northern India, the organization reported. Previous threats and persecution of his family indicate he was targeted because of his family’s faith. …
Every youth ministry (and subsequently, the local church) has a responsibility to be prepared for the inevitable scenario of a hurting teenager. Crisis situations may take the form of pregnancy, rape, abuse, addictions, depression, suicide, cyber bullying, homosexuality, same-sex attraction, gang violence, and so forth. Whatever the scenario, teenagers are left broken, in need of …
When we involve young people in mission, we help nurture them into discipleship by teaching them to care for others and by providing them with opportunities to serve. Congregations often find ways to do this with older youth, but how about our youngest brothers and sisters in Christ? What are we doing to further their …
A number of years ago, a web article circulated around about mission giving, and it caught my attention. I remember reading these words from that author, “The world will never be brought to Christ unless we bring Christ to the world.” That still inspires me today about my own personal mission efforts. I truly am …