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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
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
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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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…
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Hope 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,…
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Lessons 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…
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Easter 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…
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Divinely 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.…
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Humility, 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…
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Business-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…
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Radio Ministry of Nepal
The 10/40 window must have a special place in God’s heart. According to the Joshua Project, this area of land contains roughly 6,040 unreached people groups out of the world’s 7,276 total. The Lord has raised up incredible advocates for the gospel for such a time as this. Sang is no exception. Sang has been…
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