Over Mother’s Day weekend, Dr. Jim Lo spoke at the Church of God (Holiness) in Brooklyn, New York, a Haitian congregation. He later wrote, “As I participated in worship I thought of the words found in Revelation 7:9, ‘... I looked, and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and before the Lamb.’ “In the last two months I have been in services where worship was done in Spanish, Fr

I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart. Romans 9:2 “When was the last time you cried for those who do not know Jesus Christ as their Savior?” This question was asked of me by a student during the first semester I taught at Indiana Wesleyan University. I quickly replied, “I have been a pastor for four years. I then served as a missionary in Africa and Southeast Asia for around another 14 years…” Before I could finish articulating a full answer the student inte

In 1874, Ira Sankey was doing a revival with D. L. Moody in Edinburg. In between services Sankey was reading a religious publication that had “The Ninety and Nine” by Elizabeth Clephane printed in it. What he read touched his heart so deeply that he cut it out and placed it in his vest pocket. The next day, Moody’s sermon was about the Good Shepherd. As the sermon was coming to a close, Moody asked Sankey to sing something suitable for the invitation. Sankey thought of the wo

The last year held its challenges, but we have also seen God continue to move around the world. Thank you for partnering with us through prayer and financial support in 2020! With God’s help, YOU enabled: Our missionary pastors, Gayle and Micki Woods and David and Zenia Woods, to continue their work in the Cayman Islands, Pastor George to continue leading the church in Ghana and training prospective church leaders, A benevolence offering to be sent to our brothers and sisters

A sweeping tale. A grand saga where the rightful king rescues those he loves from the clutches of the enemy. Restoration out of devastation. Freedom from captivity. Victory instead of crushing defeat. Would you like to learn more about this story? Hint: it is playing out all around you. You are a part! The Book of Hebrews refers to God as the “author.” In one sense, the original word tends more toward the idea of “chief leader” or “forerunner” in addition to “originator.” He

In a normal year, World Missions presents an annual report booklet at General Convention in June. However, as we all know, this year has...

When the year 2020 began, none of us suspected the careening detour it would take. Quarantines, curfews, social distancing. Who would have thought these kinds of words would become part of our everyday language? Yet, even as we find our schedules cleared from many normal activities, our hearts may be flooded with increasingly anxious thoughts. We would do well to remember Jesus’ words: “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world” (John 16

Does a national pandemic affect the work of World Missions? The answer, of course, is yes. While we rest in the knowledge that God is in control of all things, we ask you to pray for the following: Pray for a family who had to return from their work in Asia because the spring semester at their school was postponed indefinitely. Pray for a family in Europe who began their summer furlough early and is uncertain how this illness will affect their ministry. Pray for trips and e

Download a printable poster here . How would you describe an average Christian? In the year 1800, the foremost descriptor would have been “white,” as 99% of Christians worldwide lived in Europe and North America. Today, however, there is a fundamental shift happening. In 1980, the scales tipped, and the Global South began to outnumber Christians in the Global North. An article published by the World Economic Forum states that “By 2060, six of the world's 10 largest Christi

Download the September issue of The Harvest Times. Since days in Bible college, after sensing God calling me to preach His glorious...