Up in the mountains, on the outer edge of an Asian country is a small tribe called the Alze*. Leo and Tori* came to this country with a calling to work with a Bibleless, unreached people group. They planned to create a set of Oral Bible narratives in the language of... Read more
God is at work in lives across Saudi Arabia. The Arab World Media (AWM) team are in contact with Saudi nationals, as well as immigrants throughout the country. Seekers are exploring who Jesus is and what it means to have a fulfilling relationship with him. One of... Read more
In northern Nigeria, confessing Christ by word of mouth is not the only test of a believer’s sincere submission to the authority of Christ—particularly one coming to Christ from Islam. A true follower of Jesus must be prepared to carry the cross, or else he falls... Read more
Amid the unfolding humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, many questions are raised. We face a conundrum as the Church of Jesus Christ: to take in these events in their full severity and also to understand them in light of God’s Word and our understanding of who He is... Read more
It’s not easy for anyone to go against society and follow Jesus. But if you are a Gulf Arab, the cost of discipleship is extremely high. CONVINCED BY THE TRUTH Growing up in a Muslim-majority nation, Salim* had never known any true followers of Christ. But one day out... Read more
Born into a family of six and raised by a single mom, Nigel Keur grew up in Cape Town, South Africa. As part of a Christian family, he went to church every week until it started to clash with sports. Nigel began skipping church to play soccer on Sundays and eventually... Read more
There are times when offences are so severe and wounds so deep they last for centuries. Individuals, families, communities, and nations are unable to listen to the Good News. This is true of the Crusades. Lynn Green, a key leader and early pioneer in YWAM, felt led by... Read more
When regular lay Christians actually begin to understand that they can pray directly to the Lord, when they can take a passage of Scripture, written or memorised, and understand it under the direction of the Holy Spirit, they are then on the road to surviving... Read more
Getting what we think we want in life can leave us empty. However, surrendering to God’s plan for our lives opens up opportunities we never imagined. For Maikel Dominguez, God used the lowest point in his life to create one of his most fulfilling moments. AND THE... Read more
Anwar grew up in Syria. The place where he lived was a simple community of around 700 people, mostly made up of Alawites. (The Alawites are a branch of Islam—though some Muslims completely reject the idea that Alawites are Muslim.) Each Alawite community has a leader... Read more
