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.
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…
Read MoreAll 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 MoreSpreading Joy and Faith at the Community Hope Fest
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…
Read MoreConnecting Lives to Hope
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…
Read MoreBlending Business and Faith for Community Transformation
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.…
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 MoreInternational Bible Trainings
“Be diligent to present yourself to God as a worker who does not need to be ashamed,accurately handling the word of truth.” 2 Timothy 2:15 Dr. David Wold conducts international trainings as a teacher of teachers and pastor of pastors. This well-studied man of God has all the credentials for such a ministry. He received…
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