April 2026

Change of Plans

Are you certain that you are doing what God wants for your life? My guess is that most people would be reluctant to answer that question affirmatively. Perhaps you are at peace with where you are and what you are doing, but it may be that this question makes you…

Bird Club Ministry

There is a beautiful park right near our home that truly comes alive every evening. People arrive with badminton rackets, basketballs and bikes. Some people stroll around the big lake, letting the stresses of the day melt away. Then there is the kite spot where, depending on the season, families…

A Birthday Present From God

One day, I came home from school feeling sad. “Michael, what happened?” my mom asked. “Three boys at school bully me. They call me Potato Boy and walk away from me.” My mother tried to ask the teacher for help, but there was no follow-through. When we talked about it…

Nico’s Son, Mony

Tears streamed down Mony’s face as he sat in the Tuol Kork Seventh-day Adventist Church in Phnom Penh. Eric put a comforting arm around him as Mony softly spoke. “I was praying for my father. . . I miss him. . . I love him. I was praying for my…

Silent No More

Chief Mambeyan’s head lolled as blood streamed from his mouth. The entire village of Mangga was crammed into his little hut, trying to help. “Rub his back with coconut oil!” one shouted. “No,” cried another. “Give him warm water to drink.” From the corner hammock wafted the eerie chants of…

Like Ants

In PNG, we have noticed that ants like to get into our food. While we do not appreciate ants eating our reserves, we do value aspects of their character, such as their preparation.1 We must also prepare well if our time and ministry among the Ama is to be effective.…

Jephthae Campbell

Jephthae Campbell brings experience in education and cross-cultural ministry, including 5 years as an elementary school teacher and 15 years serving in Southeast Asia with AFM. After returning to the United States, she worked in AFM’s Development Department. Her background in teaching, mentoring, and missions brings a thoughtful, people-centered approach…

In Big and Small Ways

Working at a school in a closed-access country has both advantages and disadvantages for sharing the gospel. One obvious disadvantage is that there are rules about sharing Jesus in class, and if we choose to disobey them, our school could be closed down. This means we have to be creative…