Stories from the Mission Field
Be encouraged and inspired as you read our stories of lives transformed through the power of God’s love, and ask Him to show you how you can be personally involved – through your prayers, financial support or by serving in New Zealand or overseas.
TONGA – The Friendly Isles Come to New Zealand
What a wonderful blessing it has been to welcome the Tonga Christian Radio mission team to New Zealand.
Thirteen wonderful people from Tonga, led by Pastor Willy Florian, came to share their faith, their testimonies, their music and their love for Jesus Christ with the people of the churches, schools and communities across Auckland and the Kaipara District.
Tonga is affectionately known as the Friendly Isles, and we certainly once again were reminded why. The warmth, laughter, singing and joy that accompanied the team throughout their visit was something very special.
THAILAND – A Testimony of Growth Through Bible Study
One of the ministries of Mission Ventures Thailand (MVT) is to strengthen believers and local church workers through biblical education and training. Through the MVT Bible Institute, students from local churches have the opportunity to grow in their knowledge of God’s Word and be better equipped to serve in their churches and communities. Picharat Dechraksa, from MV Nong Bua Lamphu Church, is currently studying in the CCM program (Certificate of Christian Ministry (CCM) at MVT Bible Institute …
TIMOR LESTE – Look what the LORD has done!
Look what the LORD has done!! Many have come and gone, each playing a different part—some planting seeds, some watering, some faithfully serving behind the scenes, and others carrying the work forward. We are grateful for every pastor, missionary, team, family, and individual who has contributed to this ministry along the way. None of us could have brought this growth on our own. It has been God’s plan and God’s work all along. We simply had the privilege of being part of the story. Here are a few more updates from this year …
PHILIPPINES – Kingsway School Mission to Cebu
After months of preparation, a team from Kingsway School in Auckland, partnered with MotiVate and Touching People Christian Church in Cebu to serve the local community.
From visiting schools, church communities, local families and meeting with the mayor, God opened doors in incredible ways. As the team members served, they learned what it truly means to live missionally and lead with servant hearts …
TONGA – 33 Years of God’s Faithfulness at TCRFM
This Saturday, 4 July, Tonga Christian Radio (TCR) celebrates 33 years of ministry, from 1993 through to today.
For more than three decades, TCR has been broadcasting the hope of the Gospel across the Island Kingdom of Tonga and beyond. Through radio, online streaming, discipleship groups, leadership training, mission teams, and youth ministry, many lives have been encouraged, strengthened, and transformed …
PHILIPPINES [UPDATE]: Mangyan Tribal Homes and Church Destroyed in Fire
Pray for the Culasisi Mangyan tribal community in Sablayan, Mindoro Island, after wildfires destroyed 7 homes of the tribal brethren.
The pastor’s house and chapel were burned to the ground in a fire fanned by strong winds …
PHILIPPINES – ‘State of Calamity’ Declared Following Destructive Earthquake
Pray for all affected by the devastating earthquake, 19Km north of Bogo, CebuCity at around 10pm on Tuesday 30 September, causing widespread destruction. A ‘State of Calamity’ has been declared, with at least 69 people dead. Our Field Coordinators, Rolly & Nimfa Vasey were able to visit some of the affected communities yesterday and conduct an ocular damage survey.
They reported, “… it was really heart-breaking during our ocular visitation on the actual site. We can see families along the road begging for food and water …
New Zealand – Training for Tonga Christian Radio Hosts
Following the installation of the new broadcast system in Tonga, we planned a weekend of broadcast, leadership and discipleship training for six of the TCRFM Radio Hosts, hosted by Rhema Media at their Auckland HQ & Studios.
The sessions included …
PHILIPPINES – Awesome Power of Blessing Conferences
Richard Brunton (author; ‘The Awesome Power of Blessing), ministered last weekend in Lapulapu city, Cebu to 120 leaders from across the city at the first of two ‘Blessing’ conferences, hosted by our National Leaders …