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Whole Life DiscipleshipFebruary 10, 2022 | < 1 Gary and Sharon HowellOne of our Fula believers in a small town in Senegal runs a milk business. He buys local milk from the farmers and after pasteurizing it he sells it as either fresh milk or sweetened yogurt. It’s one of our favourite treats to be able to bring back fresh milk… Read More
A God Who ListensJanuary 18, 2022 | < 1 Keith and Melanie Haensel“How can I best pray for you?” This is a common question that people ask international workers (IWs). The answer can be both complex and simple. A couple of months ago I searched earnestly to come up with the best answer after I was inspired by one of my prayer… Read More
Niger Radio ProgramJanuary 12, 2022 | < 1 Ace & Cecilia CheungLast year, two Tuaregs were the first Christians to visit a remote village in Niger. On the way to meet a radio program listener, they stopped in this village to share God’s Word. The village chief told them they were openly welcomed because they were also Tuaregs. After a night… Read More
Relief in NigerFebruary 26, 2021 | < 1 The Alliance CanadaThrough funds given from Alliance Justice and Compassion, the team in Niger was able to provide support to families who experienced loss after major flooding. The team was able to purchase two packages of seeds for each of the 50 families that were affected by the flooding. They purchased a… Read More
Celebrating RamadanJanuary 11, 2021 | < 1 Dave and JenAt the beginning of Ramadan, the 30 days of fasting for our Muslim friends, we woke up to a flurry of text messages from our friends in North Africa. Although they knew us as Jesus followers, they wished us a ‘Ramadan Kareem’ (a generous Ramadan) because we were good friends… Read More
Mike and Nikki HowellDecember 3, 2019 | < 1 The Alliance CanadaMike and Nikki HowellOur God StoryMike made a commitment to Christ when he was growing up in Congo with his parents who were serving as missionaries. He responded to God’s calling to overseas ministry by attending Toccoa Falls College and studying Cross-Cultural Studies. Nikki grew up in a Christian home… Read More
Keith and Melanie HaenselJune 24, 2019 | < 1 The Alliance CanadaKeith and Melanie Haensel Keith and Melanie from C&MA in Canada on Vimeo.Our God StoryWe both grew up in Christian homes where our walk with God started and was nurtured from a young age. In 2017, we each felt God drawing us to a deeper and more meaningful relationship with… Read More
Jose and JoscelynOctober 24, 2018 | < 1 Tyler LodgeJose and Joscelyn Our God StoryJoscelyn grew up in a Christian home and sensed a call to missions at a young age. As an Ambrose University alumnus, she studied Intercultural Studies and completed an ONSITE internship in Kenya. She also attained a TESOL diploma and led several short-term teams. Since… Read More
Lizette LavoieOctober 24, 2018 | < 1 Tyler LodgeLizette LavoieMy God StoryLizette was born in a Catholic family. At the end of her university studies, friends introduced her to an evangelical pastor. They did Bible studies for some 6 months, at the end of which the Holy Spirit opened her eyes to her need to make a personal… Read More
Paul and JanelleOctober 24, 2018 | < 1 Tyler LodgePaul and JanelleOur God StoryPaul and Janelle both grew up in faith-filled families where they made commitments to Jesus at a young age. As teens, they both participated in short-term teams, where their love for other people groups grew. Janelle heard a strong call overseas from Dad during those years… Read More