Harvest Partner Spotlight

All of us are familiar with the Bible verses known as the Great Commission. Matthew 28:18–20 (NLT) states, “Jesus came and told his disciples, ‘I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.’” Our church is privileged to have great leaders on the frontlines around the world following this very commandment.

These ministers of the gospel give from every aspect of their lives. They sacrifice time away from their families missing major holidays, milestones, and special occasions with their children and grandchildren. They spend hours studying to prepare sermons and messages. They spend time in their prayer closets seeking a deeper relationship with God and crying out in desperation for their churches and nations. They travel many miles across deserts, mountains, and even oceans to reach remote islands and villages to encourage our pastors and to reach new people groups who have not heard the gospel message. They comfort and give aid to their neighbors during times of crisis such as famine, war, and natural disasters. They are even persecuted by their own governments and chased away by religious zealots who do not want the spread of any Christian influence in their countries.

Political and civil unrest seems to be a major theme throughout many nations around the world— including nations in Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean. National Bishop Chin in Myanmar recently said,

Under the military regime, commodity prices have risen sharply, and inflation has made even the basics unaffordable. Electricity is unreliable, with power available for only four hours a day. Despite these hardships, the believers in our church have stepped up in an extraordinary way. For the upcoming conference, the local church will contribute $3,998 USD—not because we have an abundance of funds, but because our members have made tremendous sacrifices. Many have given up their meals and endured hunger to show their love and devotion to God. This kind of sacrificial giving reflects the heart of our people.

Pastor Albino Quembo, the administrative assistant in Mozambique, shared with us the struggles of our members and people from that nation. They are currently going through a season of civil unrest due to the recent political elections. The nation is also going through a drought, and they have been unable to sow seeds to grow food for the last three seasons.

Our leaders give so much of their time, energy, and their own personal resources to see the church grow and the gospel spread. As a church family we must continue to support our leaders with our prayers and finances. I pray that God will bless you and your church greatly for your sacrificial giving to our global family as they continue to be On Mission as they work to reconcile their nations to Christ.

Stephanie Roberts | Gloabl Missions Ministries