In Loyangalani, on the shore of Lake Turkana, thirteen women started a CHE group in September 2025 — fruit of training that first reached the region in 2021. They began with lessons on raising lambs and keeping their homes and village clean, then moved to baking scones to sell and saving together...
When a young Mbya Guarani mother's plea for a home of her own led to family rejection and despair, a village assembly—moved by a chief's son's call to listen to women—brought her husband back home. It's a glimpse of how quiet, relationship-based ministry is reshaping cultural norms from within.
In July and August we received video clips and photos from a missionary in the DRC who was on a month-long ministry trip to a remote area of the DRC called the Kwango region. Through 10 short one-minute videos we shared the missionary's journey in a raw, as-it-happened format.
Two months ago, a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Flores Island in eastern Indonesia. In late August we shared an urgent appeal as H, a PKN volunteer and independent
Imagine a farmer who owns four hundred acres and one watering can. Every morning they walk the whole property, giving each plant a splash. They never stop walking. They never sleep much. And every year they’re baffled that nothing grows very well, because look how much ground they cover. I’ve been thinking about that farmer…
From Arizona to Albania to Chiapas — see why MAI keeps showing up at the world's largest gathering for wholistic missions, and the stories that make it worth the trip.
Recently, Tim and I sat down with our research partners at Meros to talk through exactly what we're measuring and why. It's a longer conversation, but an honest one — including the parts where we don't have it all figured out yet...
When an old friend asked Steve to name MAI’s mission and vision, he stumbled. So he went back to the stories that move him: a mushroom farm in Indonesia, women sharing Scripture and forgiveness, a community that once chased the team away. What he found there was a simpler, truer statement of why MAI exists.
When a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off Flores Island, Indonesia, thousands of families lost their homes. MAI’s trusted local partners are on the ground providing shelter, clean water, food support for household kitchens, and psychosocial care for women and children. Your gift supports this response and strengthens MAI’s Disaster Response Fund for the next crisis.
After years of measuring reach, MAI is asking a harder question: what were we actually counting? Here’s why we’re shifting from counting communities touched to tracking the ones that truly take root.
Reflecting on Jesus’ exchange with the Sadducees in Matthew 22, Steve makes the case that leadership’s greatest return isn’t in buildings, budgets, or quick results. It’s in people: equipped leaders, mentored young people, and empowered churches whose impact multiplies across families and generations.
Explore MAI’s 2025 Annual Report and see the impact your partnership made possible last year. In his introduction, CEO Steve Otradovec reflects on his first year leading MAI and shares where the ministry is headed next: going deeper rather than wider, through a new framework called Transformation Hubs.
Lasting change can’t be handed to someone from the outside; it has to grow from within. Meet Sharon, an MAI partner in Ethiopia who sits with women, listens, and helps them discover what they’re already capable of. Watch the short video and see how the women she serves become leaders who transform their own communities.
When the city tore out a beaver dam near Steve’s Colorado home, his neighborhood app erupted. But that creek is a flood-mitigation corridor protecting thousands of homes downstream. Steve reflects on what that moment reveals about leadership...
In 2025, MAI’s network of trainers, partners, and pastors showed up in some of the world’s most broken places: displaced families near Goma and in South Sudan, flood survivors in Haiti, failed harvests in Kenya, and storm-hit communities in Cuba and Northern Sumatra. See where $31,870 in disaster response went, and how MAI is preparing communities for the crises still to come.
The good shepherd leaves the 99 to find the one lost sheep, but what happens to the 99 while he’s gone? Reflecting on his first year as CEO, Steve wrestles honestly with the tension between loving individuals and stewarding the health of the whole organization, and shares where he’s landed so far.
After joining community programs, Mark championed education for his family, empowering his wife, supporting his children, and growing as a leader...
Each week in Central Asia, IDMM discovery groups gather to pray, study Scripture, learn practical health skills, and look for ways to love their neighbors. Across sixteen groups in ten communities, that love is taking shape in everyday acts, like a woman paying school fees for two children who couldn’t afford them, and another covering an elderly man’s bus fare, and twenty-one people came to faith last quarter.
In Sabad, a desert district in South-Central Asia, Moray and her family have found peace and new faith in the living God. Across the district, sewing centers, literacy classes, and discovery groups are helping families build skills, start small businesses, and grow together in hope.
A durian Blizzard at a Dairy Queen in Cambodia gave Steve a laugh, and a leadership lesson. Drawing on Jesus’ challenge to the Pharisees about tradition, he reflects on how a forty-year-old organization can tell the difference between traditions worth keeping and habits nobody dares to question.
I saw this diagram today and it got me thinking. I’ll share it here. Those of us drawn to mission work tend to be drawn to the front-line programs, the hands and feet of the work. The community transformed. The mother who now knows how to keep her children healthy. The church that becomes the heartbeat…
I am excited to share some news that I believe will strengthen our work and our sense of connection as an organization. Today, Tim Cowley is joining MAI as our Director of Global Engagement and Communications. This is a new role, and I want to take a moment to introduce Tim and explain what this…
A 2004 photo of Steve holding house plans brings back two hard lessons: a family standing aside while his team built their home, and a kind gesture in Honduras that sparked a scramble among two dozen kids. He reflects on how good intentions can miss the mark, and why the most transformational work he’s seen comes from communities acting on their own ideas and potential.
The first 1,000 days of life, from conception to the end of two years, is critical for each child. Learn how MAI programs addresses the nutritional needs that impact a child’s potential over his or her entire life.
Listen to the story of how God changed the lives of Tassi and her community through the work of MAI.
Learn some of the basic ways that MAI works with villages to help them live happier and better lives.
This story highlights a recent trip to Riohacha, Colombia, where Medical Ambassadors International partnered with a local church to strengthen child health, family wellbeing, and community discipleship through the First Thousand Days program. By training local facilitators and supporting ongoing CHE ministry, the team witnessed growing hope and renewed commitment to holistic transformation among the Wayúu communities.
The future is less like a clear window and more like water: we lean in and see reflections, but never quite what’s beneath. As MAI steps into 2026, Steve shares why the ministry is choosing to go deeper rather than wider, holding its vision with clear direction and open hands.
Friends and partners around the world share a simple “Merry Christmas” in many languages in this short video. In his note, Steve reflects on a personal year (stepping into the CEO role and becoming a grandpa for the first time) and on what encouraged him most: ordinary believers serving their neighbors, and communities taking ownership of their own change.
After years of reacting with frustration and regret, a mother in Alexandria discovered a new way to parent through a women’s class at her local church. As she embraced gentleness, community, and Christ-centered encouragement, her home began to transform—revealing how small shifts in the heart can bring lasting peace and renewed hope for families.
At a recent Women’s Cycle of Life training in Ghana, the leaders weren’t the international team. They were a Nigerian facilitator and two Ghanaian women, who are now preparing to lead another training in Nigeria. Meanwhile in South Asia, the First Thousand Days curriculum is being retold through storytelling, picture books, and local languages. See how MAI is equipping local women to lead the next chapter of change.
In the rural village of Ngulungu in Katanda, nights used to be shrouded in darkness. With kerosene lamps disappearing from the market and no access to electricity, families struggled to
In the heart of the Amazon, a quiet but powerful movement is taking shape — one story at a time. Two indigenous leaders, Pastor Alan of the Mayuruna people and
When Olivia first encountered Community Health Evangelism (CHE) in her village in Malawi, she didn’t think she could lead. “I used to look down at myself,” she recalled. “I believed
In a rural village in Northern Uganda, a single mother named Jane rises before dawn. Her days are long and filled with gardening, childcare, and scraping together enough to send
There are places in the world where hope is hard to find. Where the soil is dry, hearts are guarded, and change seems impossible. Yet even in those places, God
In the mountains of Surigao del Norte, the village of Barangay Matangale sits quietly—home to farmers, coconut harvesters, and indigenous families trying to rebuild from years of conflict and loss.
Some doors don’t open easily. In the back alleys of Nairobi’s slums—where poverty meets violence and fear—one woman’s obedience to a nudge from God unlocked something extraordinary: the first seeds
Why should poverty on the other side of the world matter to us? Steve makes the case that in an interconnected world it affects everyone, through conflict, instability, and health risks, and that the hopeful side is a ripple effect too. When local people are equipped to build their own solutions, transformation spreads from one village to the next.
In rural Cambodia, a young girl named Phal was quietly unraveling. Her family life was broken by conflict, divorce, and economic hardship. At just 16, she carried emotional wounds that
In a quiet village in Western Kenya, a simple home visit sparked a transformation. What began as curiosity turned into conviction—and one man’s choice to act opened the door to
Organizations rarely drift off-mission through big decisions. It happens through small “yeses”: well-meaning partnerships, slightly off-mission projects, good ideas that pull focus. Steve explains why mission creep is a leadership problem, how a clear vision focuses innovation rather than limiting it, and why MAI is getting back to the basics of why it exists.
A ruined castle on a bluff in the Ozarks and a little-known judge named Jair share the same lesson: what looks successful in the moment can crumble the moment its builder is gone. Steve reflects on the difference between building infrastructure and building legacy, and why lasting change takes spiritual depth, ownership, and discipleship.
In Ghana, MAI partnered with The Meros Center to evaluate wholistic community development across six villages, with local trainers helping design the survey and interpret the results. The findings show how deeply faith, health, and community action are connected...
For Teresa, life shattered in an instant. First, she lost her husband. Then, just forty days later, her mother passed away. The weight of grief was unbearable. She withdrew from
For over 20 years, Pastor Chheng has been faithfully leading a small independent church in Kampong Tralach District, Cambodia. Yet, despite his dedication, he and his congregation faced overwhelming struggles—both
In the heart of the Philippines, where economic hardships and natural disasters often test the resilience of communities, hope continues to rise. It’s a hope found not in circumstances, but
In the Dominican Republic, Angeline Louis, a devoted mother and active member of her church, faced an overwhelming struggle. As an immigrant with seven children and her elderly mother depending
In a world where pain and injustice often leave deep scars, the power of healing, resilience, and restoration is more important than ever. Through the dedicated work of our team,
In southwestern Nigeria, a dedicated community leader named Canon is making an impact that extends far beyond his local church. For years, his state struggled with fragmented development efforts—programs were
In a small school in Sierra Leone, something remarkable happened this December. Many of the students come from poor families and diverse faith backgrounds, and while they attend school regularly,
From Despair to Hope: Breaking the Cycle of Suicide in Uganda For decades, Northern Uganda has carried the deep wounds of war. The scars left by the LRA conflict continue
Over dumplings in Mongolia, a man named Meega told Steve how he’d rallied his neighbors to restore their crumbling apartment block, inspired by just a few small ideas from MAI’s visits. In his first post as CEO, Steve shares why that moment shaped his view of leadership, a bit of his own story from biotech to Cambodia to MAI, and why he believes the ministry’s best days are ahead.
Breaking Free from Guilt: A Story of Healing and Hope “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” – Psalm 147:3 For many years, Nora carried a heavy burden.
From Hardship to Hope: A Story of Transformation What if the greatest miracles don’t begin with the extraordinary, but with the simple act of noticing? All throughout Scripture, God reveals
From Handouts to Hope: A Community in Timor-Leste Takes Ownership of Its Future For years, Jesuit Social Service (JSS) in Timor-Leste had been working tirelessly to support vulnerable communities. However,
From Despair to Hope: Breaking the Cycle of Suicide in Uganda For decades, Northern Uganda has carried the deep wounds of war. The scars left by the LRA conflict continue
The Fate of the Faceless: 12 Women No Longer Forgotten In a small village in South Asia, a group of 12 women carried a painful legacy. As Devadasis, they had
From Conflict to Community: Transformation in Eastern Cuba In a rural community in eastern Cuba, life was marked by violence, theft, broken families, and mistrust. Fear and instability ruled the
Over the past year, the EC team has been revisiting our core values—looking for a way to better reflect who we are, how we work, and what people experience when they encounter our mission. I’ve recorded a short (7-minute) video that walks through the process and introduces a simplified, memorable set of values. You can…
Restoring Dignity: A Breakthrough in a Restricted Access Area For Fatima and Miriam, survival was an everyday battle. Both women, divorced and raising their children alone, faced an overwhelming reality.
A Beacon of Light In August 2024, Sister Sroy Chheng’s world turned upside down. When her husband passed away, she was left alone to raise five children in a small
Maria’s Story: From Struggling to Thriving Through Sewing & Faith In the heart of Jerusalem, a struggling community in Cape Verde, Maria was facing an uphill battle. With no access
Bringing Life to Gambata: How a Village Took Action for Clean Water In the rural community of Gambata, Southern Guinea, life during the dry season was a daily struggle. With
In Medical Ambassadors International (MAI), the greatest transformation takes place at the cutting edge of our field partners and the communities they serve. These are the community heroes who make
A marginalized community living in the hinterlands of the Kenyan coast are facing a devastating crisis, and we urgently need your help to provide immediate relief. Due to a combination
A Vision for Change: How Local Leadership Transforms Communities In Village M, Indonesia, a small farming group faced a crossroads. The long-term effects of the pandemic had disrupted their cooperative
What if the future of the Church depends not just on who we preach to, but on who we welcome? Throughout Scripture, we see that Jesus didn’t just preach to
Some change can be counted—money saved, crops harvested, schools built. Other change is harder to measure—a father spending more time with his children, a woman walking with dignity, a community
MAI’s partners on the ground in South Sudan report a dire need for immediate assistance. Many internally displaced people sought refuge in a local school but had to vacate as
In late January 2025, Goma fell under the control of a terrorist group, resulting in unimaginable devastation. CNN reports that over 3,000 lives were lost, and more than 2 million
Seeds of Change: Transforming Lives Among the Guarani People In a remote village tucked away in South America, a quiet but powerful transformation is taking root. Among the Guarani people,
Some changes happen instantly. Others take time—small shifts in perspective, tiny moments of courage, and simple truths that, once understood, change everything. In a creative-access country where challenges are plenty,
Cecilia, an elderly woman in a small community in the Dominican Republic, had faced many challenges in her life. She struggled with deafness, which often left her feeling isolated and
In the heart of Jungle Farm, Liberia, a quiet yet powerful transformation is taking place. For years, Rev. Joseph Harris Gbeyan watched as individuals with disabilities were marginalized, overlooked, and
UPDATE ON BOLAE* This program is a partnership between Network Beyond, MAI, and CVH, a local organization in the community. by Tirus Githaka, Regional Coordinator, East Africa “Model families have
Subsistence farmers tend to be risk averse, tradition bound, and blindly follow what their elders did. In today’s market driven world, it pays to be creative, use new and effective
“When I first learned about Medical Ambassadors International, the scale of their ministry relative to their budget seemed so crazy that it was almost too good to be true. In
In Acts chapter 26, verse 18, the Apostle Paul shared his testimony before King Agrippa pointing out that he had been entrusted with the mission to lead the Gentiles from
We love to share good news! We have a profound story from way up the mountains near the Himalayas! The Lord is so good and is opening new areas to
In September of 2023, MAI Missionaries Zuzana Polackova and Bibiana Mac Leod embarked on a pivotal journey to empower organizations across Central Europe in the fight against human trafficking. Invited
In the rainy season of 2024, Kenya faced an extraordinary challenge: above-average rainfall leading to devastating floods and landslides. On April 24th, in order to protect the dam structure from
Jesus preached radical messages when He was ministering on this earth. He talked about being selfless and putting others’ interest above our own. He talked about forgiving those who had
When communities come together, relationships get strengthened. Sometimes preceded by challenges, that need reconciliation. Healed relationships help build community, which then enables it to focus on their most vulnerable members…their
Don’t you love the saying that “children are the future in the present.” One sure way to impact a community’s future is for it to focus on its children. As
Years ago, I heard this phrase, “Hell hath no fury, like women united!” A group of women come together in a CHE program and discuss their situation and listen to
Persistent poverty can cause a whole community to abandon hope and become stoic. The way they cope with their situation is to reduce expectations and choose the only way out
As a new year starts, it is often the time when people like to make resolutions for change. Unfortunately, those resolutions often don’t last very long! We have a powerful
Dear friends, Thank you for your unwavering dedication to our mission of equipping vulnerable communities through Christ-centered health and development. I am thrilled to share some exciting news with you.
Water, the essence of life, is an invaluable resource that sustains our planet and all its inhabitants. However, despite its apparent abundance, a shocking number of people worldwide face the
In a world abundant with resources, it is disheartening to acknowledge that millions of people still suffer from food scarcity. The disparity between the haves and the have-nots is glaring,
Justine, whose story we have shared before, had a childhood of turmoil. When her parents got divorced and remarried other people, Justine’s life was disrupted as she tried to spend
While visiting the home office, Rhodora Mendoza, Area Coordinator for the Philippines, shared an interesting story with us. When we are doing God’s work, and then experience opposition or sabotage,
Young people all over the world are concerned about the future. In the developing world, this concern adds to the overriding uphill concern of making a living or even just
While Bibiana MacLeod was practicing medicine in Haiti, she became frustrated as patients returned time and time again with the same conditions. This pattern showed Bibiana that, while they were
Excruciating poverty results in loss of human dignity and snuffs out hope. It is surprising to see how life transforms and hope revives when the constraints that bind people are
Nearly one in three people in the world (2.37 billion) did not have access to adequate food in 2020; an increase of almost 320 million people in just one year.
Remember that song called “Pass It On?” Here is a version you can listen to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkKgH5wYcFA Rere is a woman from the Middle East North Africa (MENA) Region. She sets
Education is a sure way out of poverty. Yes, it is! Especially, in this story from Nigeria, and bears out that the value of education is not something that can
On a recent trip to Cambodia, I met a Christian brother by the name of Kimsong Haun who had attended an MAI Internship Training in the Philippines in 2012. Kimsong
Our WCL (Women’s Cycle of Life) coordinator in Ethiopia, Sharon Abebe, shared this story with us when she visited the Home Office recently. It was very encouraging to hear about
In this interview, Dr. Ravi Jayakaran, President of Medical Ambassadors International, shares insights about the nonprofit’s Community Health Evangelism programs, aimed at improving health and well-being in underprivileged communities worldwide.
Our MAI teams in the field follow an interesting strategy when working with communities. Like the Apostle Paul did (2 Timothy 2:2), they pray for a Person of Peace in
Stress is a common emotion we feel on our day to day walk in life. Stress often stems from worrying about the things God has already promised us, but we
Meet Eunice, a wife and a mother of 3. Eunice and her husband live in the Western part of Kenya. They are a part of the CHE (Community Health Evangelism)
As you celebrate Valentine’s Day this year, here is a story from West Africa that tells of the efforts of Christians working together to love the poorest of the poor
As we start this wonderful New Year, I want to share an encouraging story from one of my colleagues in the Middle East North Africa (MENA) region. The story begins
Medical Ambassadors International expresses our condolences to the family of Dr. Chris Palacas, a faithful servant of the Lord Jesus Christ. Chris served as a missionary in Uganda, hand in
Several years ago, we shared with you the story about a woman named Tassy from Vivati village in the country of Togo. Tassy, you will remember is a mover and
Earlier this year we had a special campaign entitled, “Beautifully Enabled by God’s Design.” Several people spoke about the disabled and brought attention to their plight. Joni Erickson-Tada, one of
Have you ever heard someone misquote the Bible by saying, “Money is the root of all evil”? The scripture actually reads, “For the love of money is a root
As we work for community development around the world, we can see that some programs succeed and some fail. Often the difference comes with who is seeking for community change.
Most months I share with you a story about someone or something happening to one of our partners or volunteers in the mission field. Today I’d like to share something
The word “boundary” can conjure up images of fences, no trespassing signs and general distancing. During the COVID-19 pandemic, boundaries were created by distancing at least 6 feet apart. Wearing
Today we have a story for you about a young lady from Uganda named Gladys. She faced multiple challenges while growing up, but remained determined to complete her education, despite
Medical Ambassadors International (MAI) has been involved in CHE (Community Health Evangelism/Education (known as CDE-Community Development Education, in some countries) and development work with childcare and educational programs in this
Last month we shared the story of Julia from Guatemala, and the amazing transformation she experienced when she encountered Christ and surrendered her life along with her husband to His
Last month, people around the world celebrated Valentine’s day. During this time people share gifts as expressions of love for one’s Valentine. In particular, chocolates and roses were in high
International Women’s Day has been celebrated throughout much of the world every March 8th since 1911. This is an annual, well-celebrated holiday in much of the world. It is also
From the beginning of creation, we see how food is not only a source of substance, but also a connection to our relationship with God. “Now the Lord God had
Over 1 billion people have some form of disability and over 80% of people affected by disabilities live in developing countries. This combination means they are very unlikely to receive
The heart of a community is its people. When the people are healthy and happy, the community thrives. The idea of community comes from a sense of responsibility and care
Greetings from all of us here at Medical Ambassadors International. May this New Year be one full of hope and God’s presence for you and your family. We have a
Medical Ambassadors International wants to wish you and your family a Christ-centered and blessed Christmas. Our familiarity with the Christmas story from Luke 2:1-19 can easily obliterate the seriousness of
Tim Barker, Founder of ROI Ministry (ROIM), was concerned when reading data published in 2001 from one of the most collaborative and exhaustive research projects ever completed revealing the Church’s
“Give a man a fish and he’ll eat for a day; teach him to fish and he’ll eat for a lifetime, teach him to maintain the lake and his family
On The Finish Line Podcast you’ll hear challenging and inspirational stories of tremendous generosity. You’ll also learn from experts in multiple fields about topics like setting a financial finish line,
Giving Tuesday, a global day of giving back, takes place on November 30. As you consider where you will steward your Giving Tuesday support, we hope you’ll consider MAI.
A few years ago, Medical Ambassadors International (MAI) trainer, Samuel Ariho, attended the Community Health Evangelism (CHE) internship in Nairobi. He then took what he learned into Northern Uganda to
We want to extend to you and your family our best wishes for a happy and blessed Thanksgiving! Once again, this season we are offering a special guest card for
In the book of Matthew, we see a beautiful picture of people bringing sick loved ones to Jesus in hopes that he would heal them. “Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching
Often, we have been asked how we manage to get so much done with our limited resources. And our answer is simple: We have many amazing volunteers who work with
At the beginning of this year, Marco Quispet, Sub-Regional Coordinator, South America, along with other CHE Trainers gave the first virtual Training of Trainers. After attending this training, Pastors Luis
God’s Word is full of scripture that encourage us to take action. An example is found in Colossians 3:23-24 “Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not
In late summer/early fall, MAI leadership recognized a gap in our organization. For over 40 years, MAI utilized a process called Community Health Evangelism (CHE) to educate people around the
BR is an NGO in a country in Middle East North Africa region where a team of devoted staff work through the community approach of Community Development Education (also known
September and the fall season are the time of year where parents have brought their children back to school, summer vacations are now memories and companies look back at the
BR is an NGO in a country in Middle East North Africa region where a team of devoted staff work through the community approach of Community Development Education (also known
Last month, thousands of community members took to the streets on a Sunday to protest a lack of food and medicine as a country where MAI works undergoes a grave
As the months go by, it’s hard to realize that yet another difficult year is in its 8th month! On the other hand, it is yet another opportunity to help
“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:11 In a recent newsletter, Dayo Obaweya, MAI’s Regional Coordinator for
Community Health Evangelism (CHE) is a multifaceted approach to Christian ministry that addresses the needs of the whole person—physical, spiritual, emotional, and social. It is a strategic way to facilitate
He cares especially for the orphans and the abandoned! The following is an encouraging story from West Africa, about a young boy who was abandoned by his family because they
“Give a Man a Fish, and You Feed Him for a Day. Teach a Man to Fish, and You Feed Him for a Lifetime.” Although the source of this quote,
In the Summer of 2020, MAI launched our first ever Ultra Short Film Contest. This film contest was held for youth and young adults (ages 12-25) to “Capture the Brilliance
Life is not always a bed of roses! The longer one has been around, the more one has experienced pain. However, isn’t it amazing that God intersperses our lives with
While traveling in Guatemala sometime back, I had the privilege of spending time with some of the CHE committee members in a community way up in the mountains. The high
Envision a world of thriving communities where people experience reconciliation of broken relationships, restoration of hope, health and dignity, and eternal life through following Jesus Christ. It begins with you!
Women and girls represent half of the world’s population and therefore also half of its potential. But, today gender inequality persists everywhere and stagnates social progress. Women continue to be
When we moved to Ripon several years ago, farmers in our church proudly told us that the soil was excellent for planting crops. My experience with developing micro watersheds on
We have an unusual and special story for you this month! Our stories in these monthly newsletters are normally focused only on the communities where we serve, but that is
Evangelism is sharing the good news of The Gospel. There are many Bible verses that give believers insight into this privilege and responsibility. Evangelism is telling what God has
In the Summer of 2020, MAI launched our first ever Ultra Short Film Contest. This film contest was held for youth and young adults (ages 12-25) to “Capture the Brilliance
Medical missions have been around for a long time and have saved many lives. Although there are great things about Medical Missions, we believe that there is a more effective
Valentine’s day is around the corner and everyone is talking about love. Whether it is “mushy” teenage love for a high school sweetheart or a more mature long-standing relationship, we
When God’s people get together and work together, His presence in their midst soon becomes recognizable to everyone because His blessings of cooperation, coordination, and synergy stand out as a
Happy New Year to you and your family. We pray that the New Year will bring new hope and blessings. Back in 2016, I had the chance to visit Uganda
This year-end MAI has been highlighting our Woman By God’s Design Campaign to raise awareness and funds for women and girls in vulnerable and oppressed communities around the globe. Today,
Dr. Bibiana MacLeod, M.D. went to Haiti from Argentina as a Missionary doctor, but it took four years for her to realize that people were still getting sick in their
In Ethiopia approximately 27 million people are living in poverty. Given the lack of access and control over resources and many discriminatory traditional customs, women comprise a majority of those
Cape Verde is a country in West Africa. It’s made up of a region of islands collectively known as Macaronesia. Cape Verde has won a positive reputation in promoting what
Dear Friends, Over the next several weeks we are sharing stories about women who are raising the status of women and girls in their communities through Community Health Evangelism (CHE).
Community Health Evangelism (CHE) certainly creates some interesting individuals! This month’s story is about one such individual whom I had the privilege of meeting on a trip to Uganda. I
God moves in mysterious ways, His wonders to perform! This month’s story is about one such mysterious move of God in supplying a need on the field. Rev. Mike, the
As we celebrate Mothers’ day, I cannot help remembering my own mother who went to be with the Lord a few years ago. She had lived a very comfortable and
As we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus at Easter, we have a powerful story to share with you. A story of transformation and change where Tassy, the protagonist, was resurrected
When insufficient income from the local coffee crops in a Ugandan village continued year after year, those who were able migrated to the cities. Only the poorer villagers, mostly households
Penelope and her two younger sisters live in a tiny house built above their grandparents’ home in El Ejido, Dominican Republic. From the busy street below, the girls climb a
Just Surviving Mama Christine (as she is fondly referred to by her community) is raising her six children alone after she was widowed when devastation (perpetrated by rebels of a
They Called Him “The Wolf” There is a saying that “we judge others by their actions, but we judge ourselves by our intentions.” You have likely heard that before. Henry
In large parts of the developing world women get a very bad deal in being treated as the property of their husbands. Oftentimes, they are not valued in the way
Dr. Chris and Jane Palacas are a special couple who lead MAI’s ministry in Uganda. Their story below relates how God led them to start working in Uganda several decades
Many women have never learned how valuable they are in God’s eyes until they experienced a Women’s Cycle of Life (WCL) training. Genet in Ethiopia and says, “The men have
Women and children were among the nearly 250 people violently killed in a recent attack in the Plateau State of Nigeria by Fulani herdsmen against predominantly Christian farming communities. Twelve
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