Harvest Highlights

Welcome to Harvest Highlights, the blog where we share inspiring stories from across the globe about the impactful work of Serving Workers for the Harvest (SWH) partner ministries. Our aim is to connect our supporters with the incredible efforts being made to Reach, Teach, and Multiply in diverse communities. Through these stories, we hope to inspire and encourage you with the tangible evidence of transformation and growth driven by your prayers and support.

Looking for God in South Asia

By Hannah Kay | Jan 9, 2025

I have been actively involved in ministry in various ways for almost a decade. I believe ministry can even look like working at a secular job as we are lights to the whole world, but that’s a topic for another day. When I joined Serving Workers for the Harvest in 2024, I was excited to…

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Gratitude and Growth: A Letter to Close the Year

By Macky Mickelson | Dec 26, 2024

At the beginning of the year, I was reminded of Ecclesiastes 3:1-8: “For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted; a time to kill, and a…

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Transforming Lives Through Evangelism & Discipleship

By Maureen Shileche | Oct 17, 2024

OLCAP‘s mission in rural Kenya extends beyond alleviating poverty; they are committed to fostering overall well-being-mentally, physically, socially, and spiritually. Their spiritual outreach involves spreading the gospel far and wide and discipling believers through various activities. Evangelism OLCAP employs various strategies to share the Gospel of Jesus with non-believers. These methods include door-to-door evangelism, witnessing…

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OLCAP’s Bible Donation Helps Spread God’s Word in Rural Kenya

By Maureen Shileche | Oct 10, 2024

Women with their donated Bibles In the heart of rural Kenya, where access to resources is limited, the opportunity to own a Bible is a much-welcomed blessing. For many residents, the cost of a Bible, over $8, is simply out of reach. Recognizing this profound need, the Organization of Local Communities Against Poverty (OLCAP) has…

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Hope and Healing Through Community Health Outreaches

By Maureen Shileche | Oct 4, 2024

The Organization of Local Communities Against Poverty (OLCAP) is dedicated to improving the lives of marginalized communities across rural Kenya. One of its key initiatives is conducting free healthcare outreaches. By offering education and essential medical services, staff and volunteers promote disease prevention to underserved populations. Primary care services include general health checkups, treatment for…

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Easter in a Closed Nation

By Hannah Kay | Sep 6, 2024

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…

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Divinely Inspired by Lambos and Bible Verses

By Hannah Kay | Aug 30, 2024

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.…

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Humility, Success, and Pork Pickle

By Hannah Kay | Aug 16, 2024

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…

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Business-Focused Ministry in S Asia

By Hannah Kay | Aug 2, 2024

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…

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Amie’s Journey from Conversion to Community Impact

By Maureen Shileche | Jun 20, 2024

Amie was raised in a Muslim family but felt a strong pull towards Christianity from a young age. This desire was realized in 2020 while she pursued her studies in Nutrition and Dietetics at Njala University. During her time there, she encountered Ester from Victory Evangelistic Alliance International Ministries in Bo, who became her spiritual…

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Gospel Outreach Through Poultry Farming

By Maureen Shileche | Jun 7, 2024

In April 2023, Jonathan Fitha, a dedicated ministry leader in Sierra Leone, launched a poultry farm. This venture was not just a business opportunity but a divine calling to integrate faith with entrepreneurship. Following his participation in a Tentmakers training program, Jonathan received a grant to kickstart his chicken rearing business after his business plan…

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Empowering Communities Through Christ-Centered Businesses in Sierra Leone

By Maureen Shileche | May 22, 2024

Jonathan Fitha spent many years in the corporate sector, working at a bank in Freetown before resigning to start his own logistics company. Although his business initially thrived, it eventually failed. During this challenging period in his life, while on a trip to Bo, Jonathan experienced divine direction. He felt God clearly instruct him not…

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