Holistic Ministry
Steve* and Marie* had been serving in Asia for 15 years when Steve’s brother passed away. It served as a wake-up call, reminding Steve that his days on earth, and in his place of service, are numbered. He had long been frustrated with the typical ministry approaches in his area, recognizing that while many invested…
In the clinic where he works in Asia, Michael* sees a vast array of health problems. Chronic health conditions, like diabetes, are especially common, as most patients have not enjoyed regular access to medical care. As a Christian, Michael is eager to provide them with exceptional care, and at the same time, he’s keenly aware…
Çîvan* sat carefully cradling a teacup. Beyond the grey wall of the windowless tent, she could hear boys shouting as they kicked a stone down the rough dirt road that bisected the refugee camp. She tried to block them out and focus on the words of the woman speaking: an Interserve worker. As she listened,…
What does it look like to make Christ known in the hard places? For Jeff and Michaela*, two of our professionals serving overseas, a lot of things come to mind. But integrating work and faith, they say, is an indispensable part of their witness. Perhaps, for some, this approach seems a bit too simplistic –…
Making a sustainable impact through diverse teams As a global fellowship with 14 offices around the world, Interserve has the privilege of sending professionals to work alongside colleagues from various cultural and professional backgrounds. For Valerie*, one of our cross-cultural workers, this has proven to be a tremendous blessing. Working as an occupational therapist in…