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Unreached People Group
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Jake’s Prayer Journey
In a closed Middle Eastern country, church planter Jake began a monthly prayer journey—asking God for opportunities to give Bible studies. Within weeks, he met Omar, a secret believer for 15 years longing for baptism, and Wassim, a returning refugee who had found Christ online. Both eagerly joined Jake’s house church and began studying Scripture. Their stories reveal how God prepares seekers long before missionaries meet them.
Spirit-Led Encounters
In a closed Middle Eastern country, a missionary couple prayed for a home church and soon met Salman, a taxi driver who had become a Christian online but had never met another believer. When he joined their worship group—and later brought his wife and his secretly Christian brother Faisal—the small fellowship became a spiritual home for new disciples rejected elsewhere. Their story shows how God connects seekers, missionaries, and families through Spirit‑led encounters.
The Davis’ Indians - Part 1
Ovid Elbert Davis, an early Adventist missionary, traveled nearly 40 days through rivers and dense forest in British Guiana after interior tribes—guided by a “shining being”—requested someone with a “black book” to teach them about God. His work established new mission bases, baptized 187 believers, and planted churches among previously unreached peoples.
It Started with a Stolen Bicycle
In a Middle Eastern country, a Christian couple prayed for months for a way to bless their friend Hussein, a sincere and devout security guard. After his bicycle was stolen, they saved every coin they could—until God miraculously provided the exact amount needed to buy him a new one. Along with the bicycle, they gifted him a Bible they had prayed over for months, trusting God to open his heart.
Return of the Pioneer
A Global Mission pioneer once entered a city with no Adventist presence and no welcome—yet years later, that same city now has a thriving church, a respected school, and four “baby churches.” This story traces how pioneers persevered through rejection, moved from town to town, and watched small groups grow into multiplying congregations across the region. Today, new pioneers like Taguhi and Aghvan continue this work in unreached areas, large cities, and post‑Christian communities.
“Doctor” Ibrahim
In Zanzibar, Ibrahim arrived as a health worker rather than a pastor — a strategic choice that opened doors in a non‑Christian region. Through health programs, personal ministry, and the trusted reputation of the Adventist clinic, he helped grow the church from seven members to 160 before leaving the island. Today, more than 1,000 Adventists worship in Zanzibar, a legacy tied to the clinic’s ongoing mission.
“Let Us Be Bold, Let Us Be Faithful!” GC Secretary Urges Mission Leaders
At the Mission Refocus Conference in Bangkok, GC executive secretary Rick McEdward urges Adventist leaders to boldly engage unreached people groups, strengthen discipleship, and use every available avenue—personal and digital—to share Christ amid the challenges of the 10/40 Window, post‑Christian societies, and rapidly growing cities.
The Mission Field With School Bells
At Zanzibar Adventist Academy, wholistic education is prioritized and the students are thriving. Your support can strengthen the growth that's already taking place here.
No Longer Lonely
A lonely man in East Africa finds friendship, hope, and renewed purpose after a Global Mission pioneer connects him with a house church in an unreached community, transforming his life through compassion and Christ‑centered fellowship.
Hope Comes Riding
Pastor Obed Yamasombi and the “I Will Go Bike for PNG” team ride through remote border villages between Papua New Guinea and Indonesia, bringing Bibles, encouragement, and the love of Jesus to communities long forgotten by both nations.