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David Joannes

Christmas Without Borders

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In this blog you’ll learn 4 ways you can be part of a Christmas without borders: Pray for our missionary team Give a special Christmas donation Join our Monthly Prayer and Financial Support Team volunteer your time, passion, and expertise   The holiday season is in full swing. The masses are on a spending spree to…

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Secret Church: Replica Of An Underground Meeting

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“Police bugged the building. They took one of our church members. The government is watching our every move. The lights will be off and the curtains drawn. Worship will be whispered. This is life in a restricted access nation.” That’s what we told the youth at Lifepointe Church in Prescott Valley, Arizona on Wednesday night.…

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State Of The World And Finishing The Task: 33% Christians, 38% Access, 29% Unreached

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Missionaries generally want to share the breakthroughs and powerful testimonies with you. To be clear, there are amazing things happening in the world and there are pockets of revival around the world. But I feel led to share with you some of the dark realities of global missions. Eugene Bach shared something similar in his…

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Unreached Village, Gospel Presentation, Salvations, & Brand New Church

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This week, our local missionaries went to a new village shared the Gospel with over 50 people saw a handful of salvations and planted a new church! This small church is growing in harsh climates where the name of Jesus has never been known before. It’s a powerful breakthrough! Would you pray for these new believers…

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God’s Call to Leave This American Mess [Re-Post]

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I recently ran across a powerful blog titled God’s Call to Leave This American Mess by John Piper. He begins, “What does the present political climate in America have to do with world evangelization?” See John Piper’s full article here. It’s an important, albeit, provocative way to start a blog. But the points Piper raise are…

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So, You’re Moving Out Of America? Here’s A Suggestion For You: CHINA

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“The Canada immigration site has crashed.” That’s what my friends tell me anyway. Mind you, this is not yet a verified fact. 🙂 And here’s yet another non-political travel meme:  So if you’re thinking of moving out of America (for whatever reason), here’s a suggestion for you: Move to China! That’s right. You heard me…

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Bullets Are Flying Over Our Missionaries’ Heads In The Ongoing War In Myanmar

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This morning, I received a disturbing text message from our local missionary in Myanmar. “David,” he said, “Please pray for us. The bullets are flying over our heads! Have you heard nothing of the mass genocide taking place among some of Asia’s ethnic tribes? Have you heard nothing of the mass genocide taking place among…

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Chinese Missionary Remains In Prison For Extra Year To Disciple New Converts

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The 41-year-old Chinese missionary retold his story of the 2-year prison sentence he received for preaching the Gospel one decade ago. His story was remarkable, seemingly unbelievable. While I was translating his testimony from Mandarin to English for American visitors, I was suddenly struck with a divine revelation. I was sitting in the presence of…

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3 Reasons Why God Doesn’t Need Pioneers In The USA

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This blog is making the rounds on social media. It’s just the right amount of controversy for me! My friend, Asian Roughrider, wrote the article. I think there are a lot of great points, and pray that it inspires you to understand God’s global missions heart. See original blog here. And before you begin reading…

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The Ordinary in the Midst of the Extraordinary [ChinaSource Blog Repost]

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When you think about the ordinary in the midst of the extraordinary, what comes to mind? Is there glory in the amidst the mundane? Does God truly use unassuming misfits to accomplish great things for His Kingdom? I am honored that ChinaSource highlighted my new book, The Space Between Memories: Recollections from a 21st Century…

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