Posts by Hannah Kay
All for God’s Glory, Pre – and Mid – War
Dan Gollan of Soli Deo Gloria never thought he would be a pastor. Although his dad was a pastor, Dan desired a “dangerous, yet helpful” path as he grew up reading about war and people risking their lives for a bigger cause. Moreover, his dad would invite missionaries to share their stories which further fanned…
Read MoreHope of Christ in Day Centers
Hope for Children’s first Christmas, 1994 Helen Vipass intended to settle down after leaving a fulfilling but demanding job in educational tourism. Although Latvia was not where she initially had in mind, she felt a strong call from the Lord that guided her to move there in 1991. While supporting a newly established church mission,…
Read MoreLessons from Serving the Underground Church
Throughout his early life, Al Baanna had no real vision apart from enjoying a comfortable, sinful existence. At middle age, he was doing very well for himself in the international business world. He knew of God, but did not have a personal relationship with Christ. When his stepson invited him and his wife, Betty, to…
Read MoreA Generation Transformed by Grace
If you had told seventeen year old Lucas that one day he’d be a missionary, he probably would have laughed. Struggling with addiction and disinterested in God, he only first went to Peru to earn the favor of his then-girlfriend’s family. The Lord, however, had other plans. In that short time, Lucas connected with the…
Read MoreEaster in a Closed Nation
Last April, the impossible became reality. In a closed nation of South Asia, God brought ministers together to organize a monumental Easter Sunday event. As one body, pastors shared the Gospel, volunteers ran a blood drive, and the crowd joined in worship. With an audience of 40,000, the glory of God shone brightly amongst great…
Read MoreDivinely Inspired by Lambos and Bible Verses
The Lamborghini Countach is known to some as the most iconic car in history. With its wedge design, rear-wheel-drive, and powerful, V-12 engine, this vehicle made its rounds through 80’s pop culture. Posters of the Countach adorned walls around the world, symbolizing innovation and inspiring countless car enthusiasts. Jack of South Asia is no exception.…
Read MoreHumility, Success, and Pork Pickle
Hebol did not always dream of making pork pickle. Growing up with culinary parents and an expectation to do well in business, his initial goal was to change the street food culture. Unfortunately, the pandemic caused disruptions and he could not continue the venture. In the midst of this letdown, Hebol’s friends started asking for…
Read MoreBusiness-Focused Ministry in S Asia
When you think of the word “ministry”, what immediately comes to mind? For myself, I picture an organization that shares the gospel with people through service projects. Perhaps you thought of something similar like a non-profit dedicated to aiding orphans in Iran. Or maybe you pictured Jesus healing the blind man in Jericho. It often…
Read MoreSimple Yet Costly Plan of God
It was February of 2018 and Billy Graham had just died. Shawn Walker found himself contemplating Graham’s life and legacy when God revealed he would one day be part of ministry. Up to that point, Shawn never once considered ministry as an option. He was content just to know God and believed his roles at…
Read MoreSharing Christ by Meeting Needs
The Shileche siblings grew up in Kenya with farming assistance from Compassion International. With this vital method of income, their quality of life along with their awareness of needs all around them increased. The burden to assist others became their mission. As adults, the Shileche’s realized quickly the work was too great to tackle themselves…
Read More