Dr. Ming Wang: From Communist China to Christ—A Journey of Faith, Science, and Purpose When Dr. Ming Wang speaks about faith and science, he does so from a perspective few people can claim. An internationally recognized laser eye surgeon, inventor, philanthropist, and immigrant, Dr. Wang’s journey began in one of the most challenging environments imaginable—Communist […]
How God Turned One Missionary’s Calling into a Ministry Among Migrant Workers When Ronnie Barron first sensed God calling him to missions, he never imagined that ministry would one day bring Mexico to his own backyard. Growing up with a love for agriculture and a heart for missions, Ronnie felt drawn toward serving farming communities. […]
Our team stood outside a large apartment complex with a clear purpose, but no clear direction. We had learned that a family from a closed country lived somewhere inside, and we hoped to invite them to a local showing of the Jesus Film. There was no apartment number, no prior connection—only a quiet sense that […]
The recent gathering brought together pastors and ministry leaders to strengthen networking and collaboration among churches seeking to reach the nations in their own neighborhoods. A major focus of the meeting was English as a Second Language (ESL) ministry as a strategic pathway for gospel engagement among immigrants and refugees. Brett Boesch, representing the Diaspora […]
In 1986, a family of nine stepped off a plane in the United States with little more than hope and the memory of a homeland they had fled. They came from Southeast Asia through a refugee camp in Thailand. Their religious background was Buddhist and animist. Christianity was not part of their story. At least, […]
By Wafaa “God is not waiting for us to start working with Muslims. He is already at work. He is inviting us to join Him.” Wafaa grew up in a Sunni Muslim family shaped by two cultures and two spiritual influences. In her home, Islam was practiced faithfully—prayers, fasting, and mosque attendance—but there was also […]
Warren Owen spoke at our most recent Diaspora Mission Collective gathering. We gathered to hear stories of faith and the cost of discipleship. He shared a reproducible Old Testament bridge strategy to the Gospel. Muslims often need Old Testament context with familiar prophets that help setup and frame who Jesus was and is. Warren describes […]
Faithfulness in obscurity, presence without recognition, and obedience amid confusion are rarely wasted. They are often the soil where lasting fruit grows.
Building a Food Ministry Network in Middle Tennessee At a recent gathering of churches across Nashville, pastors, leaders, and ministry partners came together around a shared conviction: meeting physical needs is a vital part of gospel ministry. What unfolded was a rich conversation about food insecurity, practical strategies, and the power of partnership. Three ministry leaders […]
Jesus continued going around to all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the kingdom, and healing every disease and every sickness. When he saw the crowds, he felt compassion for them, because they were distressed and dejected, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, […]