I’m a pastor of a church fostering an afghan family from the Kabul debacle. We support a number of missionaries around the world. Your stories bring valuable insights from a Christian perspective. Thank you for your heart-felt work and passion for the nations. @DarienGabriel DarienGabriel.com
Mindy, I followed your writing for years, and passed along "They Say we are Infidels" as well as globetrot to many. You write with an non-American Middle Eastern perspective that has been helpful to me. When I follow mainstream media I tend to choose non-American sources, which helps see a fuller picture.
I've pastored in the same church for 32 years, other then 1994-96 when our family lived in Romania. For the last 7 years I've worked with a ministry training pastors and house church leaders in how to study the Bible and preach the message that is in the text, as opposed to "the message I want to say." (Basic hermeneutics in a non-formal, hands on, non-lecture approach). It is an incredible joy to see the Scriptures come alive to brothers. My main countries are Central Asia and Iran (though our ministry is in 63 countries). All of those that I work with are formal Muslims. Jesus is building His church in all the difficult places! I pinch myself every trip, wondering "why do I get to see this." Thanks again for the way your report for us who read and pray.
I don't have a job related to international affairs, I just want to know more about what's important around the world. I used to read your articles in WORLD and always appreciated the in-depth coverage of cultures/events/situations I probably wouldn't have heard of otherwise.
I’m an associate pastor in the US wanting to stay informed about the world first for my own heart and prayer life, and secondly to learn ways I can help mobilize a church family to love and good deeds.
I serve in Kurdistan and tears came to my eyes when I suddenly found myself in your email: "Another works among Iranians living in exile."
I've been reading Globe Trot since probably 2016 (maybe longer) as a way to get kingdom-interest news in a nutshell after I left the states as a "worker." I sometimes get way behind on email which is why I'm just now replying, but I just had to tell you how much I have learned from your reports on Middle Eastern dynamics which have been so hard to wrap my brain around.
Love your work, and it's great to learn more about your readership. I direct the international office at a public university and serve on the board of a Christian organization that empowers refugees and other immigrants. Your nuanced updates from around the world enable me to better understand ongoing conflicts and emerging issues while pointing me toward our ultimate hope. Your words enable me to better serve my community and pray for believers around the world. Thank you for your commitment to this important endeavor!
I’m a pastor of a church fostering an afghan family from the Kabul debacle. We support a number of missionaries around the world. Your stories bring valuable insights from a Christian perspective. Thank you for your heart-felt work and passion for the nations. @DarienGabriel DarienGabriel.com
Other countries we work in include Curacao, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, China, Turkey, Uganda, and South Africa.
Mindy, I followed your writing for years, and passed along "They Say we are Infidels" as well as globetrot to many. You write with an non-American Middle Eastern perspective that has been helpful to me. When I follow mainstream media I tend to choose non-American sources, which helps see a fuller picture.
I've pastored in the same church for 32 years, other then 1994-96 when our family lived in Romania. For the last 7 years I've worked with a ministry training pastors and house church leaders in how to study the Bible and preach the message that is in the text, as opposed to "the message I want to say." (Basic hermeneutics in a non-formal, hands on, non-lecture approach). It is an incredible joy to see the Scriptures come alive to brothers. My main countries are Central Asia and Iran (though our ministry is in 63 countries). All of those that I work with are formal Muslims. Jesus is building His church in all the difficult places! I pinch myself every trip, wondering "why do I get to see this." Thanks again for the way your report for us who read and pray.
Thank you for this report; so encouraging!
I don't have a job related to international affairs, I just want to know more about what's important around the world. I used to read your articles in WORLD and always appreciated the in-depth coverage of cultures/events/situations I probably wouldn't have heard of otherwise.
I’m an associate pastor in the US wanting to stay informed about the world first for my own heart and prayer life, and secondly to learn ways I can help mobilize a church family to love and good deeds.
That’s awesome and thank you for that. Curious if there is/are particular parts of the world where your church focuses.
Countries of interest like Ukraine, Indonesia, North Africa, Afghanistan. Church planting and humanitarian / development work as well
I serve in Kurdistan and tears came to my eyes when I suddenly found myself in your email: "Another works among Iranians living in exile."
I've been reading Globe Trot since probably 2016 (maybe longer) as a way to get kingdom-interest news in a nutshell after I left the states as a "worker." I sometimes get way behind on email which is why I'm just now replying, but I just had to tell you how much I have learned from your reports on Middle Eastern dynamics which have been so hard to wrap my brain around.
Thanks.
Love your work, and it's great to learn more about your readership. I direct the international office at a public university and serve on the board of a Christian organization that empowers refugees and other immigrants. Your nuanced updates from around the world enable me to better understand ongoing conflicts and emerging issues while pointing me toward our ultimate hope. Your words enable me to better serve my community and pray for believers around the world. Thank you for your commitment to this important endeavor!
So helpful, Robyn. Thank you and press on!