by ABWE Canada | Jul 13, 2023 | Field Updates
On Sunday, our family met with Sasha, pastor and father of five, over pizza in a city 3 hours west of Kyiv. “We baptized 27 people this week. 80% of our members were brought to our city because of the war. We are ready to launch another church plant...
by ABWE Canada | Jun 19, 2023 | News & Events
Both words, evangelical and evangelistic, are rooted in the Greek word εὐαγγέλιον (euangelion), which means “good news” or “gospel.” Perhaps this is a bit simplistic, but it is essentially correct: An evangelical church is a church...
by ABWE Canada | Jun 13, 2023 | Reflections
It’s no secret we’re in an alarming mental health crisis. A 2020 study published by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration found one in five American adults experiences mental illness each year. In 2021, national leaders in the...
by ABWE Canada | May 31, 2023 | Field Updates
It always amazes me how God takes the broken and hardest parts of our lives and turns them to good for His glory. I shouldn’t be surprised…He promises it in His Word…and yet, somehow, I am very forgetful and need constant reminders of His goodness and graciousness...
by ABWE Canada | May 24, 2023 | Field Updates
I was a part of a new church plant in Ecuador. Laura Fouser, an ABWE missionary in South America, introduced me and another lady in our church to The Story of Hope. She trained us in how to teach it to others, giving us tips and visuals to make it more effective. It...
by ABWE Canada | May 4, 2023 | Reflections
When we arrived in the Middle East over a decade ago, my wife and I were anxious to start learning Arabic as soon as possible. We knew that language acquisition would be crucial for ministry in our new country, and we were ready to throw ourselves into full-time...
by ABWE Canada | May 3, 2023 | News & Events
A good theme for this past year would be “Have faith in God” (Mark 11:22). On Saturday, ABWE Canada’s Corporation Members gathered to handle business, listen to missionary reports, and hear about God’s goodness. There is much to celebrate: in spite of a rough year for...
by ABWE Canada | Apr 28, 2023 | Reflections
“Missions,” in our day, seems to be the umbrella term for an ever-expanding set of jobs, callings, ambitions, and church programs. Gone are the days when the word represented those who would set out for the field knowing it was likely a one-way trip. This type of...
by ABWE Canada | Apr 25, 2023 | Field Updates
We were praying and looking for ways to reach more children in the village of Luncavița where we work with the church. The completion of many renovations in the main room of the church last year has made it possible to use the space year-round including...
by ABWE Canada | Apr 4, 2023 | Reflections
As Christians, we are all called to be evangelists and to share the good news of salvation with our family, friends and coworkers. The Easter season is the ideal time, since the resurrection is the foundation of our faith. How can you explain the meaning of Easter to...
by ABWE Canada | Mar 31, 2023 | Reflections
There is a young man at your church right now whom the Lord is going to raise up to be a church planter. He is currently a bit awkward. His passions are a little misdirected. He has a hard time focusing on the sermon, and he is only interested in sports and girls. But...
by ABWE Canada | Mar 22, 2023 | Reflections
Every year for thirty days, devout Muslims around the world disrupt their normal routines with a season of heightened spiritual activity. These thirty days are marked by fasting from dawn to dusk, and they correspond with the month of Ramadan according to the Islamic...
