Mission Compass

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.

What happens when God prepares hearts before the Gospel is even shared? 

Brent Campbell of Trans World Radio Canada shares how indigenous believers are reaching people in places like Iran, 
Sri Lanka, and Cuba through media, discipleship, and local church partnerships. Also, Sam Ebersole highlights how soccer ministry is creating meaningful opportunities to build relationships and share the Gospel with communities that might otherwise never hear it. 

What can God do through a willing heart and a simple act of service? Phil and Steve Schilstra reflect on a mission trip to Ghana, where they helped build a Christian school and witnessed how audio Bibles are opening doors for people to encounter God's Word for the first time. Also, Bonnie Sala of Guidelines shares a powerful testimony from Nepal, where biblical encouragement through Christian radio brought hope and healing to a grieving mother during one of the darkest seasons of her life.

Sometimes the greatest mission stories begin when the plans fall apart. Danny McKay of Equip Ministries recounts an unforgettable encounter in Botswana that reminded his team of God's faithfulness in reaching those who have never heard the Gospel. Also, David Bogosian from A Third of Us Alliance shares how ministries like Crossover Global are training and equipping believers to plant churches and carry the Gospel into neighboring unreached people groups. 

 Sometimes the greatest mission stories begin when the plans fall apart. Danny McKay of Equip Ministries recounts an unforgettable encounter in Botswana that reminded his team of God's faithfulness in reaching those who have never heard the Gospel. Also, David Bogosian from A Third of Us Alliance shares how ministries like Crossover Global are training and equipping believers to plant churches and carry the Gospel into neighboring unreached people groups. 

Can true freedom be found behind prison walls? Brad Blackborow shares stories from a recent trip to Peru, where testimonies of hope, worship, and the message of Christ resonated deeply with inmates and remote communities eager to receive God's Word in their own language. Also, Bonnie Sala of Guidelines shares how radio ministry and translated devotionals are helping introduce listeners to Scripture, including the story of one university professor whose search for truth led her from Islam to Christ.

How can every person hear the story of Jesus in a language they truly understand? Christine Platt of the Global Recordings Network (GRN) shares how teams around the world are working to record Gospel messages in thousands of languages and dialects, bringing biblical truth to communities with little or no access to Christian resources. Back at Galcom, Faye Whatford highlights the people of Iran, where a growing number are turning to Christ despite decades of restrictions on Christian faith and access to Scripture.