Stories of Hope

See our ministry impact around the world.

Women Leading with Courage

Around the world, women working with Words of Hope are proclaiming the gospel with boldness and grace—often in places where simply speaking the name of Jesus takes courage. In many places, the church is being built on the backs of women.  Like the women who were the first to set

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Work with Purpose

It can be hard to hear and respond to the gospel when you’re struggling just to survive. That’s why in many of the countries where Words of Hope works, local teams come alongside individuals with both spiritual support and practical skills training—so people can encounter the love of Christ in

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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