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February 2026
When Anna* was challenged to think about her goals for 2026, she sensed a clear nudge from God: begin preparing material to train others. As the...
If you think that international ministry trips are only for people in their twenties, guess again! In early 2024, Ashland Grace church sent about...
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May 17, 2024
Many churches dedicate one Sunday a year to promoting missions, but Pastor Tim of Waynesboro Grace Church (WGC) dedicated two months of weekly...
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May 14, 2024
“When I used to look at missionaries who are reaching closed countries, I always thought that they had to go with some sort of cover story,” says...
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May 13, 2024
Did you know that the mental health field is practically nonexistent in Japan? The country might have psychologists and neurologists, but it’s...
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May 8, 2024
In 1984, Encompass’s first global workers to Japan buckled their airplane seat belts, looked at each other with tears in their eyes, and said, “We...
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May 1, 2024
The process of going on a mission doesn't have to be overwhelming. We're here to help you explore your calling and to walk with you every step of...
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April 26, 2024
Have you ever been the only Christian in your town? That’s the reality for many of our global workers which is why it’s important to have teammates...
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April 26, 2024
Ever considered business as a missions platform? Malachi interned with Encompass and stepped into the lives of the locals by working at a factory...
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April 26, 2024
During Patty’s first year as a missionary, her annual support level—which covered her salary and other expenses—was just $15,000. That was 40 years...
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April 26, 2024