Serving our country
For us as a family, life is taking a different pace.
Tribute to John Howard Barclay, AM
Howard Barclay – missionary, leader, encourager, pray-er and family man – faithfully and graciously served with his wife Betty the people of India and Nepal during a lifetime commitment to the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Postcards
She related that through all these struggles she has a growing faith in God that gives her great peace. Helen gently placed her hand on the bandaged stump of Astha's leg and prayed for good healing and trust in God to provide for her future.
The Great Physician
It is my desire that healthcare workers may come to know Jesus, the Great Physician.
Incarnational mission
Recognising the other—women who are hidden, unrecognised and marginalised in their communities—is at the heart of women in mission.
People of peace
There is an Afghan man I’ve known now for about 11 years, and who I consider to be my best friend. He loves to share his faith but has suffered a lot of rejection from his relatives because of his allegiance to Jesus. He has a real gift for explaining the scriptures and all the believers greatly appreciate him. He is a person of peace.
You came back!
“You came back, from your safe country to this scary situation?”
The ministry of being there
Simply sitting alongside the mother, hugging her, holding her baby, and showing love brought comfort.
Hearts in colours
We spread out paper and simple art supplies. Nothing is complicated or technical, but to these women whose daily lives are shaped by displacement and feelings of helplessness, gentle guidance is necessary as we begin to transform blank pages with colour and form.
Earthquake recovery in Nepal
Getting relief to the villages in the north meant negotiating access to scarce helicopter transport, or long, dangerous road journeys to drop-off points to which affected families walked, sometimes for days.
On Track Together
“So how do we engage with Jesus’ call for every generation: to love our neighbours, to make disciples and to be kingdom minded? Our world looks different and yet Jesus’ call remains the same.”
Feeling frustrated and fruitless?
It is a strange relief to find that I am not the only one working cross culturally who feels it is often fruitless and profoundly frustrating.
The unlikely missionary
"For the longest time, I was pretty set on not being a missionary. Scud missiles in the Arab Gulf, tanks rolling across Tiananmen Square, and planes crashing through American skyscrapers... I resolved fairly early in life that I was going to stay put."
The best place to be
Can you imagine being woken up by the orchestral sounds of birds, indigenous music and singing, and fervent prayers at 5am every morning? I lay on a hard wooden bed in a simple hut in rural Asia and was deeply touched by the presence of God.
A legacy of care
Rosalie discipled many people over her lifetime as they encountered Jesus. Hers was a witness that incorporated care for the marginalised, care for animals and sharing God’s word.
Seeing God at work
It’s about having an empowering mindset. Can that person bring about their own change?
The God at the end of the line
We try to treat refugees not as numbers in a system but as people, loved by God and travelling a long and difficult road. We create spaces for them to step out of the lines, to drink tea, to learn new skills, to talk. Some share their stories more deeply, with whispered prayers in Jesus’ name.
The Bible changes the church
We know that faithful and effective teaching and preaching of God’s word equips His people for mission. The Bible changes the church, and God uses the church to transform the world, in His time and for His glory.
Speak up for us
Each week I visit refugees who are being detained in the Immigration Detention Centre. Having left their country in fear of their lives, they now live in a country which does not recognise them or give them any legal rights. My fears pale in comparison.
God went ahead of us
We were absolutely delighted with the amazing, warm hearted and friendly responses from asylum seekers.
