When Marilyn Owusu-Sekyere first heard God tell her that he would send her to a people enslaved by sin, she responded with “I’m not …”: “I’m not a man,” “I’m not married,” “I’m not white.” She thought that all missionaries were men, married, and white because she had never seen someone like her — a single, African American woman — come to her church as a missionary. She didn’t think she was capable or worthy of doing this “crazy thing” God had put on her heart. Three years and ten short-term missions trips later, she embraced God’s purposes for her life and His call to minister to the youth and children of West Africa.
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Ten Worlds
The Islamic World
Islam is the world’s second largest religion with over 1 billion followers. Here you will find stories of how Muslims are being reached with the message of God’s love as well as resources to help you reach your Muslim neighbors and send workers to the Muslim world. Learn more ...
The Buddhist World
Buddhism is growing in many Asian countries and people in the West are turning to Buddhism in unprecedented numbers. Discover how the message of God’s love is spreading in the Buddhist world and how you can play a part in God’s great plan to reach Buddhists. Learn more ...
The Hindu World
Hinduism is the world's third largest religion (behind Christianity and Islam), and many scholars believe it is also the oldest. Find out how the message of God's love is reaching Hindus and discover opportunities to be involved in God's work among those who are trapped in the Hindu way of life. Learn more ...
The Sikh World
Sikhism is the world's fifth largest organized religion and one of the youngest world religions, having been founded around the end of the 15th century. Explore ways in which the message of God's love is reaching Sikhs and find out how you can be a part of God's work among the Sikhs. Learn more ...
The Jewish World
Judaism is the primary religion of the Jewish people and their proselytes and is the expression of the covenant God made with the children of Israel. Learn how the message of God's love is reaching those who follow Judaism and how you can participate in God's work among them. Learn more ...
The Animistic World
Animism — the belief that objects, places and creatures possess a distinct spiritual essence — is the belief system of many indigenous peoples. Here you will find stories of how the message of God's love is impacting animistic unreached people groups and learn how you can be a part of God's work among them. Learn more ...
The Catholic and Orthodox World
While Catholicism and Orthodoxy reflect many of the major tenets of biblical Christianity, many Catholics and Orthodox do not have a personal faith in Jesus. Explore ways in which the message of God's love is reaching Catholics and the Orthodox and find out how you can participate in God's work among them. Learn more ...
The Bahá'i World
The Baháʼí Faith teaches the essential worth of all religions and the unity of all people. Established in 1863, it is estimated to have between 5 and 8 million adherents spreads throughout most of the world's countries and territories. Find out how the message of God's love is reaching the Bahai world and how you can be involved. Learn more ...
The Western World
The western world — encompassing parts of Europe, North America, and Australasia — is often characterized by individualism, a desire for freedom from restraints, and even outright selfishness. Discover how you can be a part of reaching Westerners with the message of God’s love. Learn more ...
The Digital World
The digital world - where people increasingly perform work, pursue education, build relationships, and otherwise live their lives - consumes more and more of people’s time and attention. Find out how God’s message is being spread even in the digital world and how you can play a part. Learn more ...
Note: our categorization of “Ten Worlds” is somewhat arbitrary. If you have other suggestions for systems of thought/faith you feel we should be including but which do not easily fit into one of the ten worlds we feature, please do not hesitate to contact us with your suggestion.
Is Côte d’Ivoire the Ephesus of West Africa?
The nation of Côte d’Ivoire in West Africa may be similar to first-century Ephesus in its strategic role for reaching surrounding regions with the gospel. With the strategic potential of Côte d’Ivoire, Kevin and Moriah Thompson are currently strategizing to combine their history of dramatic conversions to Christ, training they have received and will continue to receive at the Daloa Basecamp, and tabernacle evangelism to reach the northern regions of Côte d’Ivoire – with a goal of facilitating outreach throughout West Africa.
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Say “Hello” and Shatter a Worldview
Around the world today, there are countless Muslim women living in shame and despair. Their worldview tells them that no one sees them. Just like the Samaritan woman at the well, these Muslim women of today are thirsting for the honor and dignity that only Jesus gives. And they are poised to tell their Islamic community about Jesus, the Savior who knows their deepest needs. Ryan and Lauren Plute are investing their lives to train Christian women to reach their Muslim counterparts through Christ-pointing friendships.
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From House to House in Switzerland
Could it be that the small nation of Switzerland is strategic in God’s plan to reach the countries of Europe? And even beyond Europe, could reaching the 8.5 million residents of Switzerland — just over one tenth of one percent of the world’s total population — with the gospel be an incendiary spark for reaching people around the world? Bob and Erin Stetz, Assemblies of God missionaries, aim to find out — with a bold vision and an innovative strategy.
