Stories from the Field
The Fight for Peace
God is moving in tremendous ways in Central Asia, but new believers are finding themselves at odds with the younger generation.
One of the challenges our partners face in parts of Kyrgyzstan is the growth of Islam, especially among the younger generation. In some areas, teens and young adults are expected to recite parts of the Quran before they’re allowed into one popular fast-food restaurant.
Good Life Companies Give Back
World Challenge’s partners in the United States are joining together with local companies to bless their communities.
During the early part of the COVID pandemic, the CEO of Good Life Companies approached World Challenge’s partners in Reading, Pennsylvania with a heart to give back to the community.
A Witness on Peru’s Mountaintops
A ministry to widows is seeing the fruit of souls saved as well as great dedication and service by the very women they have come to help.
World Challenge’s partners in Peru faithfully work to serve widows in their community, despite pressure in the neighborhood to leave because the community leaders are afraid that Christianity will efface local traditions.
A Shelter for the Widows
Small Solutions with Big Impact
World Challenge’s partners in the Philippines are finding innovative ways to help people in the church survive the economic crisis caused by the pandemic.
Last year, the Covid epidemic hit Southeast Asia with a vengeance, their economies in particular. Part of this is because many people in this region rely on the tourism industry for their livelihood.
The Prayers of the Righteous
Several believers came together to humbly pray and study scripture, and God responded in powerful and awe-inspiring ways.
Six months ago, World Challenge taught our Mongolian partner the simple Discovery Bible Study (DBS) method through Zoom trainings. This type of Bible study helps people memorize passages of scripture, discuss what the verses mean and apply them practically.
The Generous Father and Bridegroom
Stepping Forward in Faith
Christ’s Love in the Middle East
A young man in Turkey shares how he went from a faithful Muslim to a Christian along with his entire family.
World Challenge supports church leaders in the Middle East, several of whom work with refugees from Syria. Around 600 of these Muslims have come to Christ and are now founding house churches throughout Turkey and Greece. One young man shared about his journey to Christ with us.