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Since I had a layover in Singapore on my way to Thailand with Russell Yoon, I booked a hotel in Johor Bahru so we could have time to meet with Preeda.* Preeda is the daughter of Kenneth, a ministry leader in Myanmar. She has lived in Malaysia for more than 13 years, during which time […]

A continuation of “A Target on Their Backs” published July 20, 2026 I shared the story last week about the two youths who climbed the wall surrounding Pastor Johnson Odoyo’s home to steal chickens. They were both caught, villagers came and were unanimously intending to kill the alleged thieves, but the young men got on […]

Missionaries Erwin and Rowena Cabrizos and their family arrived in New York on July 6 after a 14-hour flight from Haneda, Japan. During their several weeks in the United States, they are visiting churches, sharing about their ministry and strengthening relationships with those who support Advent Christian missions. After recovering from jet lag, the family […]

“Brother Bryce! Please pray! My pigs are dying!” This was the phone call I received while I was in Mozambique. Pastor Johnson Odoyo had grown his herd of pigs to 35 adults and 180 piglets. At this moment he was on a mission trip to the Hadzabe, and having checked in with his family, heard […]

In June, missionaries Erwin and Rowena Cabrizos joined many others in offering relief after the Philippines were struck by a magnitude 7.8 earthquake that caused widespread devastation. Along with other Agape House members, they first partnered with a local church to minister to those in the community who were impacted by the earthquake. The church […]

Most trips to Africa focus on pastoral training, biblical teaching and evangelistic outreach. This most recent trip that I made with Pastor Chris Barton was different. Our brothers and sisters in Mozambique and Malawi had a simple request: “Please come visit our churches.” The Maranatha Advent Christian Conference includes churches in both Mozambique and Malawi. In […]