Stories From The (Mission) Field
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Just outside Barcelona, Spain, Centro Familiar Cristiano (CFC) is sharing the hope and transforming love of Jesus. In Sabadell, surrounded by a culture where faith is often pushed to the margins and religious skepticism runs deep, CFC is a vibrant and growing community of believers, boldly living out the Gospel through worship, discipleship, and meaningful engagement with their neighbors. With passion, perseverance, and a deep love for God and others, this congregation is demonstrating that the good news of Jesus continues to take root and bear fruit, even in places where faith can feel like an unfamiliar story.
Approximately 80% of Pakistan’s population lives in rural villages and is often neglected. In rural areas, the majority and minority populations share common needs and hunger for the good news of our loving God. From these rural settings, God has called certain men and women to share the gospel while meeting real needs, even though they have no training and little support. The staff at Pakistan Bible Correspondence School (PBCS) in Faisalabad dares to challenge this situation. The Outreach Foundation has joined PBCS in its passion to share the gospel effectively and holistically by providing a Ministry Essentials Training Program (METP). METP gives rural church leaders, both men and women, a solid grounding in Scripture and the practical skills they need to lead well.
2026 has been an exciting year at the Tumaini Children’s Ministry in central Kenya as the staff and board of managers ensure that vulnerable children continue to receive the loving care and support that they need to thrive. The Tumaini Runners Program continues to excel, and a long anticipated vocational technical program was launched.
In early September, The Outreach Foundation made its first visit to Armenia to meet believers serving in one of the world’s most challenging contexts. Our team gathered with leaders of our trusted partner Radmard who live in a bordering country for a time of learning, worship, prayer, and spiritual encouragement.
While in Türkiye, Doug Stewart, trip leader and an Associate Director for Mission at The Outreach Foundation, took a few moments with Caroline Krause, Missions Director at Highland Park Presbyterian Church in Dallas, TX to discuss her experience at the conferences with our Persian Diaspora partners. She tells us her favorite part of leading one of the conference workshops for the group.
Advent marks the beginning of a sacred season, with Christmas and Epiphany as its high points. Each year we hear the story of Mary, Joseph, and Jesus as God once again begins something new. From the Magi to the shepherds, from John the Baptist to Herod, the birth narratives recorded in the Gospel of Matthew and the Gospel of Luke announce glad tidings and great news of the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ.
Advent is a special time of year. Some characterize it as a season of light. Others offer joy. Still others mention hope.
This year, our team decided to bring a bit of a twist to our annual Advent devotional. Instead of offering seasonal reflections by staff, donors, and trustees, we offer the writings of our partners located around the globe and their musings during this season.
UN experts* today condemned the confiscation of the compound of St Peter’s Evangelical Church in Tehran and the eviction of the 27 members of the country’s recognised Armenian and Assyrian Christian minorities who lived within it.
“Twenty families, most of whom are low income, long-standing residents of the compound, were reportedly given just two weeks to leave their homes. The church’s leaders were threatened with arrest if they failed to comply. The final resident left on 12 July, prompting fears that the complex may be demolished,” the experts said.
After conversations with a few of our Iranian mission partners during the recent ceasefire, we are humbled to share a few key messages from our brothers and sisters in Christ. The examples shared here are a small sampling of the ways the light of the Lord is shining in the dark and challenging circumstances that arise during times of global conflict.
North Carolina pastor Nick Nielson reflects on how the two week journey through Türkiye with The Outreach Foundation impacted him, and how he will bring what he learned back to his congregation.