MISSION STORIES

Christa is part of YWAM Newry in Northern Ireland and tells Premier how God can work in big ways when we step up in small ways. Christa is part of a YWAM team in Newry, Northern Ireland who are setting up Fringe Coffee to serve people every day, through serving delicious coffee and showing them Jesus’ love through mission.

Beth is a paramedic who has been on three short term mission trips, with CRED and Links International, she’s passionate about serving through mission and tells Premier each time she felt called to go and always learns so much.

Hannah’s experience of going on a short term mission trip was to Kenya in Africa with Africa Inland Mission (AIM). Her career as a teacher in the UK provided her with many transferable gifts to serve in Kenya. Going on a short term mission trip has led Hannah to make the big decision to head to Tanzania in November to serve on long term mission. She explains how short term mission was the catalyst that changed her life.

Ellie is serving on short term mission with Hands at Work in Africa, she tells Premier about what she’s up to in South Africa whilst on mission and explains how Covid-19 has impacted the work

Shirley has been a part of short term mission trips for over 3 decades. She tells Premier why she’s so passionate about mission which has now led to her becoming executive director of Blessed to be a Blessing (BTBAB) who work with people in the UK and around the world.

Nigel tells Premier about his time on a short term mission trip along with his wife Jacqui with Links International to Lebanon. He tells their story of God’s provision and hand on their whole experience and encourages others to give it a go

Michelle has been on two short term mission trips with Compassion, in Africa to Kenya and Rwanda. From both trips she tells Premier the impact it has had on her Christian journey.

Mercy Ships sends hospital ships around the world to some of the poorest countries, the Christian international development organisation provides free healthcare to those in need. Emily went on short term mission on Ship Africa and tells Premier about her experience of transforming lives.

Actor Marcel and actress Emily talk about using performing arts to share Christ with Saltmine Theatre Company and also learning more about the power of the Gospel whilst serving.

Jon and Elise share their story of moving to a slum in Bangkok six years ago with their family and adopting a special needs child, to share God’s love with the marginalised.

Youth worker Naomi works with Open Doors talks about supporting the persecuted church around the world, and helping young people to understand impact of prayer.

Former drummer of YFriday music band Dez Minto shares his life changing experience of going on a mission trip to Haiti with CompassionUK.