missions

Michael and Elaine Shreve, Associate Missionaries to the Philippines

Michael and Elaine are looking forward to returning to the Philippines in early 2022. They both served Word for the World for several years in the late 90’s - early 2000’s. They returned to the States to start a non-profit in Philadelphia, PA. After a few years, they relocated to Stone Mountain, GA where [...] »

A Flashback Father’s Day

Papa Carl A prominent religious leader once said: “Let us remember the past with gratitude, live the present with enthusiasm, and look forward to the future with confidence.” The following story encompasses all that; it is the kind of story everyone loves to hear, especially when the saving grace of Jesus rescued a soul that [...] »

We Need a Place to Distribute Those Potatoes

“We need a place to distribute those potatoes that you are going to send us.” I was the new kid on the block as field director of Europe/CIS/Middle East/Russia. Although I had spent the last 28 years in administration, the majority of my work had been stateside. I was still setting up my new office [...] »

Constanta, Romania

Constanta is the oldest continuously in habited city in Romania. It offers Roman archaeological treasures with a blend of Christian and Muslim architecture in the old town city center. It’s a bridge city to the Black Sea and it’s beach resorts. Constanta is the Muslim capital of Romania. It is estimated that Muslims comprise [...] »