Missions

Real Life, Real People

How a valedictorian became a missionary: Swopping a master’s for her Master’s will

Before I came into university, I was still a very young Christian. I accepted Christ when I was six or seven years old, but it was only when I was 17 that God started placing a desire within me to...

Real Life, Real People

“God can use you anywhere”: The third-culture kid with a heart for children of missionaries

Born in Japan, Josephine has the unique experience of growing up as the daughter of two missionaries. Only returning to Singapore for short trips, the 23-year-old spent most of her life in the East...

University

Divine exchange: How my semester overseas became my mission field

I went to Madrid for my exchange from December 2019 to March 2020. Initially, I applied for exchange with three friends, but everyone ended up going to different parts of Europe. I was so scared to...

Music

The Encounter: Doing what it takes for every tribe and tongue to worship God

“What is the vision of The Encounter?” This was the question God asked me sometime last October. “God, surely You know — it is for every tribe and tongue.” Every time it reached a...

Missions

Joshua 21’s missions call to the next gen: Who will fill their shoes?

A thunderous applause filled the hall after two speakers representing different generations shared their stories. Kate Cheah, 84, who went to Hong Kong in 1965, is said to be the first missionary...

Missions

“The journey of going is about God, not the goer”: Waiting to be sent after God called her to missions at 12

TRIGGER WARNING: This story contains material about suicidal thoughts and a suicide attempt that some may find distressing. I grew up actively serving in church from the tender age of 9. I remember...

Missions

Loving Ukraine: Sometimes sharing the Good News is as simple as coffee and hot dogs

What is it that takes a 28-year-old Singaporean woman into Ukraine? In GERRY CHIA’s words, it’s a desire to serve God’s people and show His love to the hurting. Writer Nicolette Kum...

Finding Purpose

“God hears the struggles of my heart”: A journey of figuring out my full-time calling

Growing up, I always had a desire to serve God in full-time ministry. But I never entertained it much because of all the negative things I heard, which affected my view. “What about your family and...

Tech

Christians and the metaverse: Beware the dangers, behold the discipleship opportunities

Imagine a world where digital missions could possibly look like video games, where people can preach the gospel on the streets of the metaverse through their avatars. Or what about fully immersive...