Mission Compass

What if your mission field is closer than you think? Mark Hymus of EPIC and Onside shares how local churches are reaching families in their own communities through summer camps, sports programs, and partnerships with local schools. By meeting practical needs, equipping young Christian leaders, and building genuine relationships, churches are finding new opportunities to take the Gospel beyond their walls and live out the Great Commission right where they are.

How do you hold on to hope when violence and fear surround your community? 

Kate Michel shares how Radio 4VEH continues to serve the people of Haiti with the hope of the Gospel amid gang violence, instability, and deep spiritual challenges. From broadcasting Biblical truth around the clock to partnering with local churches and distributing solar-powered audio Bibles, the ministry is helping Haitians encounter God's Word and grow in their faith even in the midst of uncertainty.

What would it take to put a healthy church within walking distance of everyone in the world? 

Janice Allen, President and CEO of International Cooperating Ministries, shares how ICM partners with local believers to establish churches, equip leaders with Biblical training, and serve the practical needs of their communities. With ministry spanning more than 100 countries, discover how strengthening the local church is helping advance the Gospel around the world.  

What does it look like to bring the church to people who may never walk through its doors? 

Pastor Jimmy Kim of Blue Tent Church shares how a weekly outreach in Mississauga, Ontario grew into a church community for people experiencing homelessness, addiction, and isolation. Through consistent relationships, practical care, and the hope of the Gospel, the ministry is helping people find belonging, healing, and a new direction in Christ.

What happens when a teenager feels called to step out and serve? Coralie and Riley Sikstrom share their experience serving together in Peru, where they visited remote villages and saw firsthand how deeply people valued receiving God's Word in their own language. From navigating unexpected challenges to learning from the faithfulness of local believers, their story shows how a mission trip can impact both the communities being served and those who choose to go.

What if your most important mission field is your own family? 

Len Friesen of the Legacy Coalition shares how grandparents can intentionally pass their faith to the next generation through meaningful conversations, prayer, and strong relationships with their children and grandchildren. From navigating family barriers to making everyday moments count, discover how grandparents can play a vital role in the Great Commission without ever leaving home.

How can media become a tool for sharing the Gospel and standing with the persecuted Church? 

Sam Ebersole of Global News Alliance reports from Nigeria, where he trained Christian media leaders in digital storytelling and content creation, and spoke with Archbishop Sunday Onuoha about the ongoing persecution facing believers across the country. He also offers practical insight on using simple techniques to create compelling videos that point people to Christ. 

What could God do with the gifts and skills you already have? 

Yajaira Gomez of Life Giving Ministries shares how a mission trip to the Congo sparked a lifelong calling to preach the Gospel and serve vulnerable communities around the world. From sponsoring orphans and equipping pastors to supporting churches in Cuba, Belize, and Guyana, she highlights practical opportunities for believers of all backgrounds to find their place in the Great Commission.

How is God using media to reach people in some of the world's most difficult places? Bonnie Sala of Guidelines shares powerful testimonies from Kosovo, Ukraine, and Russia, where biblical devotionals are bringing hope, forgiveness, and renewed faith to those facing hardship. She also explains how translated videos and social media are opening doors for Gospel conversations across Central Asia, with new opportunities emerging to reach Japan with the message of Christ.

How can a simple act of compassion leave an eternal impact? Helen Van Dyke of Voice of Hope Kenya shares how caring for widows and orphans with food, shelter, and audio Bibles is bringing comfort, dignity, and the hope of Christ to families in need. Also, Galcom's Faye Whatford introduces the Hijra of India, an unreached people group facing deep questions of identity, and encourages listeners to pray that they would encounter the truth and love of Christ.