We are not heroes.

But we have an extraordinary God.

“When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realised that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and they took note that these men had been with Jesus.”

Acts 4:13

Each of us – the Interserve worker, the supporter at home – is an ordinary Christian being obedient to what God has asked us to do. God is the one who makes it extraordinary.

“Interserve workers are ordinary people doing ordinary life in a different location.

They’ve trained for this, they are willing and they have a place where they are needed. Together with their local and international colleagues, they do everything they can to meet needs and build capacity among the most marginalised. They represent the Lord Jesus in the places where they are. Amidst the things that they do – big and small, easy and tough – God is at work.

Together with God, they make a big difference.“

Christine Gobius, National Director

Read their stories

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A couple in Central Asia, changing the landscape for children with disabilities

Greg and Marian* are retired medical doctors. They work in medical education alongside existing agencies to develop services for children with disabilities, to improve preventative health care, and in other key areas of medical need. They also assist a locally-led NGO in developing professional capacity so that they can effectively promote change in their community. (Tax-deductible)

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A family of five in West Asia, ministering to refugees alongside the local church

Rob* is involved in business and Melanie* teaches at a local school in West Asia. By working ordinary jobs they can bear daily witness to the hope they have. They are also actively involved with their local church in its ministry to the thousands of refugees from Syria and Iraq who have made a temporary home in their city. (Not tax-deductible)

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A family of four, developing family-based care for Cambodian children

Chris and Stacie work with Cambodian-led NGO Children in Families (CiF), developing foster and family-based care for Cambodian children. Chris trains local social workers and is partnering with other organisations to develop a cross-agency child welfare case management system. Stacie’s role is in donor communication and advocacy, and she is also involved in member care and admin for the Cambodian Interserve team. (Tax-deductible)

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A teacher enabling mission families in Nepal

Around 70 ’third culture kids’ (children of cross-cultural workers) go to school at Kathmandu International Study Centre (KISC), together with local and international classmates. These are the ingredients for their shared midday meal.

KISC and the Interserve Partners who teach there make it possible for numerous mission families to serve the people of Nepal.

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A family of five creating employment in South East Asia

Dan and Kristen’s* work helps create employment for over 10 people and provides on-the-job training in business management, IT and English teaching. By coming alongside local friends, they are able to mentor, demonstrate integrity, and share their faith in the context of real life.

*Names have been changed

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Together, we can do much more than was ever thought possible.

“We can be in our day what the ‘heroes’ of faith were in their day – but remember, at the time they didn‘t know they were ‘heroes’.”

A. W. Tozer

How your donations are used

Interserve workers are serving among the most marginalised people of Asia and the Arab world.

The average cost of groceries for a family is about $150/week.

When you give to support an Interserve worker, this is how the money is used. By providing wholistic support we enable workers to serve well and for the long term among those who need it most.

  1. Living allowance 42%
  2. Administration 5%
  3. Member care 8%
  4. Schooling 7%
  5. Training 8%
  6. Insurance & resettlement 9%
  7. Travel 8%
  8. Housing 13%