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.

Lessons from Serving the Underground Church

By Hannah Kay | Oct 31, 2024

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…

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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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A Generation Transformed by Grace

By Hannah Kay | Sep 19, 2024

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…

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Spreading Joy and Faith at the Community Hope Fest

By Maureen Shileche | Jul 18, 2024

The Community Hope Fest is a free annual event that combines fun, faith and food. The purpose of the Hope Fest is to inspire family hope through community resources and fun, family activities. Under the direction of Bob Bagne of The Hope Connection, the Sherburne County Fairgrounds in Elk River, Minnesota will be transformed into a…

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Connecting Lives to Hope

By Maureen Shileche | Jul 3, 2024

Hope Connection Ministry’s  is a multi-facited ministry with the vision of:           Connecting people with the sure source of Hope, Jesus Christ. …In Him lie hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.” (Colossians 2:2-3) Under the direction of Bob and Laura Bagne, the Hope Connection is making a profound impact…

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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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Blending Business and Faith for Community Transformation

By Maureen Shileche | May 7, 2024

In 2016, a God-ordained initiative called Tentmakers Ministry, started by Mickelson, came to life where business and faith met. This effort was inspired by Mickelson’s vision to bridge the gap where the gospel struggled to travel in the business community. Despite their wealth, business people often directed their resources towards endeavors unrelated to their faith.…

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Simple Yet Costly Plan of God

By Hannah Kay | Apr 23, 2024

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…

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