Posts with the tag “cross-cultural-missions”

I had been part of the church for years, but my faith remained uncertain. It wasn’t until a mission trip to Honduras and a quiet moment of prayer with a friend at a gospel retreat that everything chan...  Read More

We live in a world full of brokenness. At times, we are wounded by the sins of others; at times, we stumble because of our own weakness. Yet it is through these cracks that the grace of God shines in,...  Read More

Every smile, every prayer, and every moment of service was a living testimony of God’s love and grace. These experiences remind us that missions are not only about “going out,” but about “living out” ...  Read More

When we were about to leave, those inmates crossed the yellow line that separated us from them to come shake our hands. After that experience, I realized that sharing our testimony is not just about t...  Read More

What I learned is that our role isn’t to convert hearts; that’s God’s job. Our job is to show up, to love, and to share the gospel boldly and faithfully. And in that, I learned to trust God more deepl...  Read More

I am older than most of the people who go on these trips, and I have seen poverty in many areas of the world. I was amazed at how all members of the team came together to work in Christ for those less...  Read More

I experienced the truth of His promise: “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.”...  Read More

“My identity is found in Him and who He says I am.” Read the testimony of Kamryn-- a story of the God who works miracles for our good and for His glory. ...  Read More

John 15:5 really stuck with me: “I am the vine; you are the branches... apart from me, you can do nothing.” It taught me how crucial it is to stay connected to God, especially when serving. ...  Read More

Each evening, we gathered to reflect and pray. These moments drew me closer to God. I realized that true obedience to God’s Word doesn’t just mean worshiping in my own church—it means going out to ser...  Read More

Serving under God’s will and making a true impact on people who need it most was the most fulfilling thing I’ve ever done. ...  Read More

This experience showed me just how powerful God's love truly is....  Read More

Experiencing the Lord’s protection, answered prayer, and joy in fellowship during the mission trip....  Read More

I thank the Lord for using this mission trip to remind me that I am a new creation—the old has gone, the new has come. In this new life, I want to continually live out a new set of values, a new persp...  Read More

We came to share love, and in the end, love returned to us in double. It is more blessed to give than to receive—I truly experienced that....  Read More

I knew that leaving out a week or two for myself and for God would ease my burden. So, that’s why I joined the 2025 Honduras Mission Trip. ...  Read More

The gospel is on the move. In the face of persecution, poverty, and war, God’s people are rising with bold faith. This midyear ministry newsletter from Living Hope Global Ministries highlights frontli...  Read More

In the second half of 2025, Living Hope will continue serving churches through cross-cultural missions and the Children’s Sponsorship Ministry.From June to August, Living Hope will lead five short-ter...  Read More

Christian retirement is both a grace and a blessing from God. It offers more time to spend with family and provides new opportunities to broaden our mission vision—to use the gifts God has given us to...  Read More

In just one year, we have witnessed God's mighty works. He extends mercy and grace, keeping steadfast love for thousands. May more brothers and sisters join in this service, so together, we may witnes...  Read More

As the saying goes, "Life doesn't begin until you are seventy." If the retirement age of most people is between sixty-five and seventy, then the second half of your life should officially begin after ...  Read More

As we reflect on these diverse mission experiences, we see the many ways God is working through Living Hope and our partners. From building homes to training pastors, from engaging youth in service to...  Read More

In the first half of 2024, Living Hope continued to promote both same-culture and cross-cultural missions. For different age groups within the church and varying levels of experience and understanding...  Read More

过去几年，多次参加短宣，短宣期间，或是与本教会弟兄姐妹，或是与其教会的弟兄姐妹们一起服事，结下了珍贵的友谊。 其实，既便是在同一个教会呆了十几二十年，很少有兄弟姐妹朝夕相处超过一周，然而在短宣队却是平常事。...  Read More