TEARS FOR TANNAIn Memory of Mary Ann Paton (March 3, 1859)19 year-old Mary Ann Paton died 165 years ago today, just 19 days after giving birth to her firstborn son on Tanna, at that time an island of … Read more about Tears for Tanna: In Memory of Mary Ann Paton (March 3, 1859)
Urgent: NW China Earthquake Update
Christians in Jishishan Thankful to be Alive...Please check out this update from the earthquake zone in NW China, and pray for our Christian friends there who have lost (almost) … Read more about Urgent: NW China Earthquake Update
On Marriage and Missions
111 years ago this week, millionaire missionary William Borden completed a multi-month circuit of mobilizing college students for missionary work among the world’s most unreached, especially the … Read more about On Marriage and Missions
West Family Autumn News (Asia Edition)
Here is our latest ministry update/newsletter: https://chinacall.substack.com/p/2023-autumn-news-asia-edition I want to thank so many of you who have subscribed to this blog for years, but also … Read more about West Family Autumn News (Asia Edition)
In Honor of George Verwer
The legendary missionary mobiliser and leader, George Verwer, passed away on April 14, 2023.(Here is an overview of his life and legacy: … Read more about In Honor of George Verwer
La Rinconada to the Golden Triangle (and Back)
With all the crazy things going on in our world today, we Christians should be the most joyful people around! In Christ we have “an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and … Read more about La Rinconada to the Golden Triangle (and Back)
The World’s Highest City & other Andean Adventures
Tibetan Altitude Training in the Andes (learn more: tibetAndina) In an update published way back in May, I mentioned we were on our way high up into the Andes for a long weekend of ministry. … Read more about The World’s Highest City & other Andean Adventures
Rejoicing and Weeping with the Persecuted Church
“Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.” (Rom 12:15) “Remember those who are in prison, as though in prison with them, and those who are mistreated, since you … Read more about Rejoicing and Weeping with the Persecuted Church
Four Days Among the Uyghur in Far West China
Over the years, when asked the question "where" exactly we lived within China, I usually responded something like this: "The foothills of Tibet in Northwest China." However, this was always slightly … Read more about Four Days Among the Uyghur in Far West China