Topic
Unusual Opportunities
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Meeting the General
In a veiled Middle Eastern country, a couple facing residency denial prayed for God’s intervention. A surprising encounter with a friendly immigration “general” led to immediate approval—and an unexpected friendship that opened new doors for witness. Their story shows how God uses bureaucratic obstacles, delays, and fears to connect His people with the very purpose of their mission.
Seeds That Multiply
A reflection on 150 years of Adventist mission, highlighting the birth and impact of Global Mission, the growth of new churches worldwide, and the urgent call to reach people in the 10/40 Window, Urban Window, and Post‑Christian Window.
Our Greatest Mission Challenges
here are 543 cities with a million inhabitants or more. In these cities, there is an average of 1 Adventist for every 89,000 inhabitants. The global average is 1 Adventist for every 358 inhabitants.
Praise God, No Internet!
“I have never met a Christian before in real life,” Selim observed. When my husband asked Selim what he knew about Christianity, he responded honestly, “Only what I’ve seen in the movies.”
Update on Mission Unusual: Tokyo
The Adventist church in Japan invited the General Conference and the Northern Asia-Pacific Division to partner with them to create Mission Unusual—a massive church planting and disciple making movement. Let's see how things are going!
A Bird and a Seed
If you’re afraid or full of doubts because you don’t know how to reach people, don’t worry.
An Unusual Mission
The Seventh-day Adventist Church is committed to sharing the love of Jesus with unreached people groups around the world. Let's look at examples in Japan and Canada!
My Very Own Injil
I told Nafisa I had the Injil with me. She jumped up, clapped her hands, and ran to me as I held out the New Testament wrapped in bright red foil.
Orphan Buys Orphanage
Today, Patrick and his wife are raising six orphans in the orphanage and running a grade school on its premises where he had once lived.
Knowing the Right People
Connections are essential in Myanmar. It’s who you know that counts in this Southeast Asian country.