The Joy of Serving Jesus

05/09/22 • 43 min

Joy Tica is a Doctor and a medical missionary to her native country, the Philippines. Joy shares with us her story of becoming a Doctor, what inspires her to serve the poor and share the gospel, and her vision for sustainably supporting missions work in her region.

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Choosing Jesus in Central Asia

Do you ever wonder what it’s like to be a Christ-follower in a place where believers are persecuted for their faith? In this first episode of the Native Missions Podcast, Eric Vess shares the story of Miriam, a Muslim woman from Central Asia who chose Jesus at the risk of losing her life. Years later, Miriam and her husband are using sustainable business opportunities to share the Gospel with their neighbors and meet the needs of Afghan refugees.

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Ukraine Update: Alexei and Lena Simonov

Alexei and Lena Simonov are leaders of Open Doors Ministries in Ukraine. What began as a Christian camp for Ukrainian orphans has blossomed into a multifaceted ministry. During the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Open Doors turned the camp and multiple church basements into refuges for those fleeing the chaos and destruction. Alexei and Lena were able to flee to the United States, and the camp grounds have since been destroyed by the Russian army. They share what it was like when the invasion began and their hope for the orphans and co-workers they have loved and discipled.