Stories of Hope
See our ministry impact around the world.
Into the Water: Baptism Around the World
Across the globe, baptism represents the same spiritual truth—but it often looks very different depending on where you live. Baptism is a visible sacrament of the Christian faith. When adult Christians are baptized, it marks a new beginning, a public declaration that someone has given their life to Jesus. But
Dogri Worship Reaches Remote Villages
Having recently overtaken China as the world’s most populous country, India boasts over a billion people and yet many have never even heard the name of Jesus. And yet, through media outreach, church planting, and discipleship, the Gospel is spreading in powerful ways. In the remote village of Samole, for
An 1,800-Mile Journey of Faith, Love, and Hope
In 2021, Words of Hope board member Doug Van Beek completed a 350-mile bike ride from Tipton, California to San Diego to honor the ministry he faithfully serves. We cheered him on, and together raised over $20,000 to support our international work. Now, Doug is preparing for an even greater
Yemi’s Journey to Faith
When you support Words of Hope, you are helping people around the world encounter God’s life-changing love in real and personal ways. In a village in Niger, a man named Yemi tuned in to one of our radio broadcasts. Something about the message stirred his heart. He listened intently, and
Hope Restored
The Words of Hope devotional reaches people in all walks of life—each with their own unique stories of faith and need. One recent thank-you note came to us from a person living in prison. Written on a torn piece of paper towel, it was a reminder of why this ministry exists.
How Gospel Radio is Building the Church in Nepal
Chasing the Signal “I am listening to your programs.” Pastor Maahir, a recent Nepali Bible College graduate and local church leader, shifts the phone to his other ear and keeps listening. The voice on the line sounds young and hesitant. “I am not a Christian,” she quickly adds. “No one
Sewing a Future
Sarah had always been a woman of faith, but losing her job tested her resilience. As the sole provider for her family, she was overwhelmed with fear and uncertainty. One Sunday, she attended a church service in Kanungu, Uganda, where the pastor preached on Genesis 7:1: “Then the LORD said
A Message of Gratitude
The Words of Hope devotional reaches people in all walks of life—each with their own unique stories of faith and need. One recent thank-you note came to us from a person living in prison. Written on a torn piece of paper towel, it was a reminder of why this ministry exists.
Breaking the Cycle: Juma’s Story of Forgiveness and Courage
Juma, a woman from South Sudan, chose a path that defies understanding—a path of forgiveness, made possible by God’s grace.