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Across oceans, rivers and mountains for the gospel: Kelsey Meyeres’ mission journey in PNG
Six-hour canoe rides, river showers, crocodile sightings, sleeping in huts, miles and miles of hikes, pigs running around your feet, kids dancing to worship songs and darkness being lifted as the light of the gospel permeates even the most remote villages of Papua New Guinea. Kelsey Meyeres spent two and a half months bringing the good news of the gospel to remote villages in Papua New Guinea, and all of the things listed above are from her experiences. She ended up in Papua
Samantha Meyeres
Apr 177 min read


To the ends of the earth: Matthew Hirt’s mission work
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” (ESV) Acts 1:8 Working as a long term missionary in South Asia and Nigeria, as well as doing short term missions in other places around the world, Matthew Hirt’s life thus far is a reflection of his obedience to the call in Acts 1:8 to be a witness for the gospel to the ends of the earth. Hirt has been an ass
Samantha Meyeres
Apr 154 min read


From Japan to Georgia: the Tsuchidas living a life of local ministry
The ministry work of Daisuke and Hiromu Tsuchida is the very definition of loving your neighbor and leading them to Christ. Even over a 30 minute zoom call, their genuine kindness and passion for their ministry was evident. Daisuke Tsuchida works as a field staff for the Japanese Christian Fellowship Network (JCFN) in Alpharetta, Georgia and his wife, Hiromu, is involved in the community outreach aspect. Their journey did not begin in Georgia, though, or even the United State
Samantha Meyeres
Apr 134 min read


Roots in Russia: Dr. Lee's early life as a missionary kid
Born in Korea, raised in Russia, collegiately educated in Washington D.C. and now a professor in Tigerville, S.C., Jong Eun Lee has lived his life in many different corners of the world. Full of joyous energy, he welcomed me into his office at North Greenville University, clearing off his desk and offering me a seat. Our conversation, ranging from his life growing up as a missionary kid to the abundance of wild animals in South Carolina, lasted almost an hour. Lee moved to Ru
Samantha Meyeres
Mar 263 min read


Mission through media: students using their skills for Christ in Africa
Over the spring break of 2025, North Greenville University’s Missionary Media Ministries class made their way to a village in Western Africa to help create content for Trans World Radio.
Samantha Meyeres
Mar 116 min read
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