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From Refugee to Creating Lasting Change

September 1, 2023 | Comments Off on From Refugee to Creating Lasting Change

Oksana’s Story Oksana Verovaya and her husband embarked on a daunting journey, fleeing Ukraine with their two small children, and seeking refuge in the U.S. Their escape was driven by the persecution they faced as Christians, which compelled them to seek safety and freedom in a foreign land. First fleeing to Moscow, they had to…

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Drought Pushes Turkana Herders to Farming

December 20, 2016

Listen to a recent VOA interview with Darren Harder, World Relief’s South Sudan Country Director. (Interview begins at 7:04)

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Changemakers in the U.S. — Love is Our Mission

December 20, 2016

The Changemaker series features stories from our work around the world.  It is our hope that these stories will inspire, encourage,…

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How Much Is Enough? Thoughts from Jeff Shinabarger

December 16, 2016

“It’s better to give than receive.” In a world that’s commercialized and in a season that’s oftentimes defined by excess,…

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Seeking Refuge Receives Award of Merit in Christianity Today’s 2017 Book Awards

December 14, 2016

Seeking Refuge: On the Shores of the Global Refugee Crisis, written by Stephan Bauman, Matthew Soerens and, Dr. Issam Smeir, received an Award of Merit in Christianity Today’s 2017 Book Awards. Read Story

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Changemakers in Haiti — Who is the Hero?

December 12, 2016

When people think of Haiti, they often think of incredible poverty, disaster, dependence, and despair. But there is another story. It is one of the church stepping into communities as beacons of light and agents of change, offering help and hope to struggling families.

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A Unique Moment for the Church

November 11, 2016

Since the presidential election in the United States on Tuesday, we’ve received many questions from church leaders and other concerned…

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