Posts by Leanne Monge Barrera
Ministry Opportunities in Unexpected Places
With each of us uniquely created with different giftings and passions from our Creator God, it can sometimes be confusing when deciding how to best reach the lost. Some believe ministry belongs inside a church building, while others see it as praying for people on the streets. The truth is ministry doesn’t always look stereotypical. The passions God has placed in our hearts can, and should, be used when reaching others.
Read MoreCelebrating and Reflecting on Easter in Greece
Adrian couldn’t wait for the end of the week. The excitement of Easter always delighted him, and he relished all its festive celebrations. Painting hard-boiled eggs red on the Thursday before Easter has been one of his favourite memories of the holiday, and this year his friend Andrew would join him and his family. The…
Read MoreOffering Help from Home
Mission work is a collaborative effort. Just as Christ’s church has many parts but one body—see 1 Corinthians 12:12-27—so it is with missions. Some may be called to serve with their finances, while others with prayer; some may be called to serve overseas, dedicating all their means to spreading the Gospel, while others are called…
Read MoreWhich is More Effective: Short-term or Long-term Missions?
Have you ever considered serving in missions but were unsure for how long? Could serving a mere couple of weeks be as impactful as serving long-term? Perhaps you’ve heard the notion that a short-term trip impacts the traveller, while serving long-term impacts the local. The truth is, each of us has a unique path…
Read MoreA Month of Missions-Minded Prayer
Prayers are vital to the longevity and influence of missionaries in the places they’re sent. Though they may carry impressive knowledge or have an inspiring willingness to serve, their own human strength isn’t always going to be enough—they need help. Thankfully, we serve an all-powerful God who is faithful to intervene in ways beyond our…
Read MoreLoving Your Neighbour this Christmas
With Europe’s Christian history, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that Christmas traditions reflecting the birth of Jesus can still be spotted. Even so, how many Europeans fully and truly grasp the meaning behind this holiday? As shop windows display nativity scenes and cultural traditions may include attending church, the door to Gospel conversations…
Read MoreUnveiling the Hiding Place: Sharing the Gospel at the Ten Boom House
Nestled in the city of Haarlem, Netherlands, is a historic house with an impactful story. At its front entrance, quality watches were once sold and fixed for the public, while the remainder of the home was occupied by the shop’s owners: the Ten Boom family. Though this home and business would appear unassuming, it…
Read MoreWorking to Further the Gospel by Supporting One Another
A global worker should never be alone when sharing the Good News. With members of God’s army found throughout the world—each with their own unique strengths and giftings—the possibilities in working together to further His Kingdom are many. While one may be sent out to evangelize the lost, another is called to pray for their endurance.…
Read MoreTestimonies from the Olympics
The 2024 Olympic Games had its fair share of newsworthy moments. Whether you tuned in or not, it’s likely you heard of some of the victories and controversies that took place over the two-and-a-half-week period. How much of what you heard, though, pointed to God? With the nations of the world gathered in one city, surely God had a role…
Read MoreThe Importance of Ministry in the 40/70 Window
Walking down the local streets of Rome or London—or most streets across Europe for that matter—you’re likely to notice the cultural diversity in the people. The truth is, Europe has become a melting pot of cultures, its inhabitants now unmistakenly diverse. From a mission’s perspective, seeing the nations of the world becoming increasingly accessible—many of which…
Read MoreThings Unseen: Portraying the Real Lives of Christ-Followers
“So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.” 2 Corinthians 4:18 What are we living for? As believers, our focus should remain on God; we aren’t living for this world but for Him. To live a…
Read MoreThe Importance of Cities and Why We Should Serve in Them
What do you think of when you hear the words populated, busy, and traffic? How about nightlife, museums, and restaurants? Do you think of a place where you might live? A place where you might want to live? With God calling us to be ‘fishers of men’, would it be beneficial to seek out a place encapsulating the words mentioned above? With over half…
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