In this episode of Cloud of Witnesses, we sit down with ABWE missionary Ruth Wood, who dedicated over 30 years to serving others. Ruth began her journey as a nurse in The Gambia, Africa, following the passing of her husband, Dave. Her call to medical missions led her to serve the unreached with the gospel. Ruth shares the challenges of missionary life, including burnout and the risk of illness. After contracting a chronic virus that caused debilitating headaches, she had to leave the field but continued her service stateside. Throughout her journey, Ruth learned the importance of trusting in the Lord, emphasizing the value of care, compassion, and the necessity of rest in ministry. Her story is a powerful testament to the sufficiency of God for all our needs.

Cloud of Witnesses is a production of ABWE. ABWE is a global family of ministries sharing Christ, planting churches, and training Christian leaders in more than 80 countries. After nearly 100 years, ABWE is continuing to take the gospel to the ends of the earth. You can help us advance the kingdom for the next 100 years and beyond by supporting the mission through the Global Gospel Fund. Learn more at abwe.org/cloud.