In this final part to “Developing a Heart for Missions” we’ll take a look at the distinction between mission-focused hearts that “go” and those that “stay.” So far we’ve considered God’s heart for His people and our role within that…
The JOEL Program is a unique initiative that is bringing much needed support to students seeking education in Bolivia. Bright Hope International funds this ambitious project. Our mission is to ensure that every student in need has access to an…
We’re all familiar with the idea of influence. Influence is especially important to believers following the most influential Man in history: Jesus. In addition, God has called us to serve as His ambassadors, using our influence to share the gospel…
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When God called Noah to build an ark, most people around him probably thought he was crazy. The decision to build a boat so far from water seemed strange. But Noah had faith and he knew that God would provide.…
Developing a heart for missions comes fairly easy. However, walking that out in life and practical application can be a lot more challenging. Often we can look at the desperate condition of the world and feel overwhelmed by the vastness…
Agnes lives in Zambia on Mbabala Island with her children. Before her husband deserted their family, he supported their family by fishing. But after he left, Agnes found herself responsible for caring for her children without having any way to…
The Lord called my family to full-time missions service nearly ten years ago. Fresh out of university and brimming with passion for missions, we were confident we had a pretty good idea of what to expect. However, after years of…
Young women in rural Zambia face many dangers! But the most devastating, future-altering problem is teen pregnancy. Zambian culture believes that a woman can only feel fulfilled when she has a husband and children. Therefore, many young women don’t develop…
What does it mean to be globally literate? In simple terms, global literacy implies understanding how the world is organized and interconnected. The globally literate understand the possibilities and problems facing people of other cultures. Essentially, global literacy is being…