Pentecost is the birth of the Church and a powerful declaration that the Gospel of Jesus Christ is for every people, every tribe, every nation and every tongue on earth. After Jesus’ death, resurrection, and ascension, the disciples gathered together in Jerusalem waiting for the promised Holy Spirit. Then came the moment that changed history forever.

Pentecost was the beginning of that great gathering. May we be a Spirit-filled Church with hearts for the nations, faithfully proclaiming the Gospel until every people group has heard the name of Jesus.

Did you know there are 4,487 unreached people groups in the world today? That represents 43% of all people groups worldwide. Behind that number are millions of men, women, and children who have little or no access to the Gospel.

Tomorrow is International Day for the Unreached. It is celebrated on Pentecost - the day when the gospel was heard in many languages so it could be taken throughout the world. Would you consider praying each day for the unreached?

Imagine the impact of 75 years of faithful prayer for global missions, the unreached, and the persecuted church.

Imagine a five-year-old child learning to pray not only for their own family and community, but also for children around the world who are persecuted for following Jesus. Imagine that child praying for people who have never heard the name of Jesus and for missionaries willing to leave home, learn new languages and cultures, and faithfully share the hope of the gospel. Then imagine that child continuing those prayers throughout their lifetime.

The vision Archbishop Foley Beach cast in 2014 continues to grow today through dioceses, congregations, and faithful leaders who believe the Church is called to take the name of Jesus to the ends of the earth. We are thankful for the work of the Global Missions Advocates. If you are interested getting involved in global missions, reach out to your Global Mission Advocate!

I can personally testify that the church’s involvement in global mission is life-giving to the sending church. At CTK because of our cross-cultural worker relationships our prayer life is more vibrant, our vision is keen for the lost, and we are reminded weekly that God’s purposes are global.  Regular communication, prayer, and advocacy for the unreached have changed the way we worship and the way we think about our own community. Not all are called to go, but all of us are called to participate in God’s Global Mission.

A recent visit to Brazil revealed a powerful vision for global mission: raising up and sending the next generation of cross-cultural workers. As partnerships grow between Brazil and the U.S., one truth becomes clear, we are in this together.

Gathering with peers in missions and outreach in your dioceses can be very powerful. Bringing together “kindred spirits” results In deep friendships and greater Kingdom impact – across the street and around the world.

The ministry of the Order of the Daughters of the Holy Cross extends far beyond their own chapters and churches. Through the In Christ Alone Fund, members and supporters help empower women and girls to serve Christ around the world. These donations provide grants for mission work and ministry opportunities that are transforming lives through the gospel.

What began with meals and simple acts of kindness in Puerto Valdivia, Colombia, has grown into a story of deep relationship, restored dignity, and lasting transformation. Through Mission Colombia, children are receiving nourishment, families are finding hope, women are gaining vocational skills, and communities are experiencing the love of Christ in tangible ways. From sidewalk chalk and Children’s Day celebrations to a thriving community kitchen and a new sewing school, God is restoring joy where hardship once prevailed. Three years after first arriving in a struggling neighborhood, Mission Colombia is witnessing faith, stability, and hope take root in powerful ways.

Mission in Brazil has revealed an important truth: God often works in unexpected places and through ordinary moments. From Ubers and grocery stores to family dinners and street conversations, opportunities to share the Gospel are everywhere. Reflecting on the parable of the sower, this testimony explores how faithfulness in planting seeds—rather than immediate results—has transformed one missionary’s understanding of evangelism. In a culture shaped by many beliefs and distractions, God continues to soften hearts, open doors, and bring hope in ways we may never expect.

At the New Wineskins Hope for the Nations 2025 Conference, The Order of the Daughters of the Holy Cross donated funds for 30,000 meals to be packed by attendees with Kids Around the World. Through the partnership with tBishop Godfrey Loum from the Diocese of Northern Uganda and Christ Church Child and Youth Development Center these meals were received and used to address urgent nutritional and health needs. What a beautiful way for the body of Christ to come together to meet the needs of children!

While serving with Shade in Northern Tanzania, one Role Call Apprentice witnessed firsthand the deep joy, resilience, and faith of believers living in difficult circumstances. Through education, advocacy, and Gospel-centered care, Shade empowers children with albinism and other vulnerabilities to live with dignity, courage, and hope in Christ. Amid cultural stigma and hardship, students are discovering that their true identity is not defined by fear, appearance, or societal rejection, but by the unconditional love of their Creator. This powerful testimony reflects how God is transforming lives through compassion put into action.

Through the Brick Kiln Freedom Mission Project in Pakistan, Glee Ministry is helping families escape cycles of debt bondage and rebuild their lives with dignity and hope. By providing food assistance, education, vocational training, women’s empowerment programs, and Gospel-centered discipleship, the ministry is walking alongside rescued families on their journey toward lasting transformation. One young boy’s story of learning tailoring skills and later teaching others reflects how practical support and the hope of Christ can multiply into generational change.

Christians across Nigeria continue to endure extraordinary persecution, violence, and displacement, yet the Church remains steadfast. During a recent journey through Plateau State, ministry partners witnessed firsthand the realities many believers face daily—villages destroyed, families displaced, churches burned, and communities living under constant threat. Despite these hardships, Nigerian Christians continue planting churches, sharing the Gospel, and carrying Bibles into some of the most dangerous regions in the country. Church leaders such as Archbishop Benjamin Kwashi, Canon Panshak Panbish, and Rev. Moses continue to faithfully shepherd believers through unimaginable suffering while calling the global Church to prayer. This powerful testimony is both a sobering reminder of the cost of faith and an inspiring witness to the endurance of the Church in Nigeria.

The Anglican Diocese of South Carolina (ADOSC) is renewing its longstanding partnership with the Diocese of Egypt by providing support to urgent medical needs at Harpur Memorial Hospital in two cities: Sadat City and Menouf. Learn how these two dioceses joined together to create a Christ-centered healthcare ministry that continues to serve thousands with dignity, compassion, and hope.

Fr. Richard and Martha Menees are strengthening the Church in Kigezi, Uganda, through leadership development, education, and mercy ministries.

What if one simple course could ignite a deeper passion for global missions across your entire diocese? Discover how the Anglican Introduction to Missions course (AIM) can be used not only in person but as a Zoom-based initiative to help Anglicans see the bigger picture of God’s work among the unreached.

What causes people who have known the power and presence of the living God to stop following Him?

According to Moses, it begins with complacency…when God’s people forget to honour Him as the Father who lovingly formed and watched over them and instead relegate the Almighty Creator and Saviour to the sidelines of their lives.

That is not only ancient Israel’s story; it is Europe’s story. Once the cradle of the Reformation, Europe is now a mission field. The Netherlands, where Louise and I serve, is a vivid example of what happens when nations that once knew God slowly forget Him.

When I first arrived in Southeast Asia, I longed for connection—someone who understood not just my language, but me. God answered that prayer through an unexpected friendship with my coworker Asma, a refugee from Myanmar. What began as shared conversations about culture and life soon deepened into honest discussions about faith, as we began reading the Bible and the Qur’an together, exploring stories of prophets like Adam, Noah, and Moses. Along the way, I’ve been challenged by her perspective, humbled by our differences, and reminded of God’s holiness, mercy, and pursuit of humanity. This journey has become more than a friendship—it is a prayerful hope that, through curiosity and trust, she might one day come to know Jesus more fully.

Anglican Introductions to Missions 2.0 is now available! We’re grateful that the Lord has been using an Anglican Introduction to Missions (AIM) curriculum  to spur both prayer for the nations and a passion for missions among those who participate in the course.  The curriculum has been instrumental in the sending of workers to the field in addition to opening the eyes of many in our congregations to the remaining task of global evangelization among the least reached people groups of the world. This curriculum, introduced at Provincial Assembly 2024, has been bearing fruit in churches and dioceses across the Province and is now available on Amazon as an updated second edition.