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David Joannes

My Trip To The Abortion Clinic

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Blog by JP, Within Reach Global staff   I have a friend whose mom works as one of the only doctors in what is basically an abortion clinic in a very poor area of the city. Not ago my friend asked if I’d come and visit her mom, because she and her mom had been…

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Reaching Unengaged People Groups Through Urban Mission

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I have spent some serious time on rural Chinese mountain tops, hours conversing with former headhunting tribes and ethnic minorities and unreached people groups. Real life people kind of ministry, where life rubs off onto life, and handshakes and hugs and smiles ensue. Conversations usually take place over wok fried leafy greens and spicy oil…

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Missions Impacting Families

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The thought of impacting families is an integral facet of missions, but sadly so often overlooked. Admittedly, in the past even by Within Reach Global. For years we trekked through rural mountain villages in China, seeking hungry hearts to share the gospel with. We targeted young people, future leaders and culture shapers. And we still…

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More Persecution, More Growth

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“More persecution, more growth. That is the history of the Church!” Pastor Samuel Lamb, a Chinese Christian who was imprisoned for his faith for 21 years, grins with a toothy smile as he let’s you in on the reality of Christian persecution. “More growth,” he repeats, and then he is silent, contemplating his years of…

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First Time To Celebrate Thanksgiving

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Had Jesus been born in post Mayflower America, there’s no doubt he would have been hosting a turkey party with a group of people that he met on the street. He would have basted that bird to perfection, and carved it up into perfect slices. “White meat or dark?” he would ask as he served…

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A Glimpse Into Local Missionary Ministry Acts 29 Style

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Translated from an email sent by Brother Hu, Within Reach Global local missionary.   These are the some of the daily ministry outreach our local missionaries are doing at 26 Tribes outreach center: See Facebook photos here. Preaching to people who’ve never heard of Jesus Praying for the sick and diseased Helping and taking care of…

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Huge Increase: Chinese College Students Coming To Christ

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Blog by PN, Within Reach Global intern.    There has been a huge increase in students coming to our English Corners at The Hub the last couple of months. Learn more about The Hub outreach center here. On Tuesday’s we consistently have over 50 students and on Wednesday’s at least 60 students come to practice…

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Boldness Beyond Persecution

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Blog by Sister Li, Within Reach Global local missionary.   This is an update from our persecuted local missionaries at The Edge outreach center near Myanmar. Update from our persecuted local missionaries at The Edge outreach center near Myanmar. Click To Tweet Check out previous blogs on persecution, and what happened to them here: Persecution…

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Chinese College Students On A New Path To God

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  “Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction.” 2 Timothy 4:2  It’s been such a joy and satisfaction to see Chinese college students that we are ministering to open up to the word of God. After we connect with them initially through…

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Chinese Pastors Help Philippines Flood Victims

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Nearly two weeks of monsoon rains across Metro Manila and 16 surrounding provinces have left 850,000 people displaced in the Philippines. About 60% of Manila and nearby provinces are still flooded. This is one of the worst floods in since the 1970s. It has been tragic for thousands of people, and it’s time to take…

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