At the Unreached Network, we are often asked, “What do you mean by the term ‘Unreached People’? So we wanted to run a little series on our blog to begin to explain, to unpack who these ‘Unreached People’ are that we keep going on about and what we can do to reach them. This blog …
Pentecost was a prophetic sign of the destination of the gospel in all cultures and languages through the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. In Acts 20-21, Paul wants to show that the seeds sown 3 decades previously in Jerusalem are indeed bearing fruit among many cities and ethnicities.
Take heart that our embodied message is powerful and beautiful, even if the verbal translation ends up being jerky sometimes!
This video was published by AIM Stories, which is a ministry that seeks ‘to share stories of God’s redemptive work all over Africa in the hopes of seeing Christ-centered, reproducing, culturally-appropriate churches formed among African Peoples.’ They are a ministry under African Inland Mission. You can read a transcript of the video here. Lucky Mogakane …
Post Event Reflection On 4th April, cross-cultural workers, mentors and sending churches gathered for a significant conversation around resilience, care, and the practice of direct sending. Hosted by the Unreached Network, this was a unique opportunity to learn from lived experiences, share wisdom across contexts, and grow together as a movement. Laura Webb shared key …
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Andy McCullough leads the team that leads the Unreached Network, which facilitates good practice conversations in cross-cultural mission across the Newfrontiers family. I recently had the privilege of visiting a brand-new church plant on the island of Penang, Malaysia which is part of the Regions Beyond family. At the same time, I’m aware of numerous …
The following stories were shared on the Asia Harvest website. Asia Harvest is a non-denominational Christian ministry working throughout Asia to see effective churches planted among unreached people groups. Below are testimonies of how God has been supernaturally moving in Asia. You can read these stories, and many more, here. Mongolia: How We Came to …
The Cross Cultural Overseas Ministry Pipeline is a helpful tool for sending churches and for anyone who’s on any stage of their cross-cultural ministry journey. This post focuses on the first step in this pipeline process: ‘Exploring the call’. Watch the introductory video about this tool below. For those considering involvement in overseas missions, the …
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At the start of the month we gathered on Zoom to hear from 4 speakers share their experiences and lessons learnt on the journey towards build intercultural local churches. Tex Chettiar hosted the meeting and set out some aims and definitions. The aim of the meeting was to enrich our practice by creating a more …
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Sophie Parker has lived and worked amongst Arabic-speaking people in Africa for over 10 years. She has a passion to reach unreached Muslims with the good news of Jesus in closed access countries. When not working, she can usually be found reading, bird-watching, or working out how to squeeze in another travel adventure. Can you imagine …
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Want to find out more about our Foundational Training and Internship Programmes? On the 24th March 2025 from 7pm-9pm GMT, we will be hosting an open evening for anyone considering the Unreached Network Foundational Training or Internship programmes. We invite you to join us if you would like to learn more. What Can I expect? …
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‘Activate’ is a 1 year part-time internship program based in Japan, designed to equip, strengthen, and release believers to fulfil the great commission by making disciples and forming healthy church communities. You can learn more about the internship, and how to apply, here. About The Activate internship is a fantastic opportunity for you develop as …
What does it mean to love your neighbour? A look into who and how we should love, according to what the Bible has taught us through both the Old and New Testaments. On one occasion, an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal …
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and is regarded by Muslims as a holy month, observed by fasting, worship, and service. The exact timing of Ramadan depends on the sighting of the moon, and is expected to run in 2025 from the 28th February to the 30th March. On one of the …
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Bridges for Communities is a charity based in Bristol working to connect people of different cultures and faiths. Their aim is to encourage these communities to build friendships, to grow in understanding of one another, and to live together in peace. You can find out more about the charity here. Bridges for Communities are passionate …
‘Evil has never stopped doing what evil does, but […] God has never stopped doing what God does.’ The Insanity of God is the true story about the experiences of missionaries Nik and Ruth Ripken. After the death of their son Timothy, this couple journeys into the depths of the persecuted church, as they ask …
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PACT to Go: A cross-cultural workers’ guide to creating a Personal Accountability and Care Team is a practical guide for those who are currently working cross-culturally, or are looking to do so in the future. Overview Having a ‘Personal Accountability and Care Team’ is essential to support a missionary going abroad. This book is a …
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Newfrontiers is a group of apostolic leaders partnering together on global mission, joined by common values and beliefs, shared mission and genuine relationships. It was founded by Terry Virgo, and the name ‘Newfrontiers’ was adopted for the ministry in 1986. In 2011, it was redefined as a network of apostolic spheres worldwide, and fifteen different …
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Here’s what I’m seeing about why so many people are reaching out to the Unreached Network, and what it is that they’re looking for. Those exploring a call to cross-cultural mission are looking for a map. Often, they are asking “how do I get from here to there. Not just in terms of physical relocation, …
Saturday 1 March: London 09:00-10:30 / Istanbul 12:00-13:30 / Dubai 13:00-14:30 Join us to celebrate the launch of the Hummingbird Trust, the new home of the Unreached Network. A ministry of cross-cultural cross-pollination. We are delighted to extend an invitation to an online celebration of the launch of our new charitable organisation and the home of our ministry. Whether you have been …
Taking it’s inspiration from a series of blogs by Andy McCullough with the same name, this ebook is a devotional introduction to the missionary calling. Read it prayerfully. Allow the Scriptures to penetrate your heart, to shape your imagination. Don’t read more than one chapter at a time. Pray for yourself. Pray for others. Pray …
This article was published on the Shababeek website by Jennifer Killpack. Jennifer Killpack is the founder and program director of Shababeek Center for Intercultural Development. You can read the original post here. How to Avoid Fossilization and Embrace Mistakes When You Learn Arabic in Jordan When you decide to learn Arabic in Jordan, you’re embarking …
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For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders.And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. (Isaiah 9:6) Starting from 1st December, join us for ‘Joy to the World’, an international collaboration celebrating the run up to Christmas! Christian brothers and sisters from 24 different …
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Made Flesh: John’s Gospel, Mission and the Global Church is the third book released by Andy McCullough. His previously released books are Global Humility: Attitudes for Mission and The Bethlehem Story: Mission and Justice in the Margins of the World. Andy is passionate about cross-cultural church planting, as well as coaching and developing churches and leaders. Author …
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You will bear much fruit. In exploring the metaphor of the Church as the branches of a vine, let’s consider the fruit we produce.
The current conflict in the Middle East has had devastating effects, with millions being affected since 7th October 2023. Here we look at three organisations who have been supporting the civilians of Lebanon, and ways in which you can help too. Cedar Home Cedar Home is a Christian society operating in Lebanon that takes care …
Joh 15:5 I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. Jesus’ metaphor/parable of himself as the vine and his Church as the branches is a powerful demonstration of teaching that is visual, every day, …
Dedicated to my friends who remain, despite the miles between us. I’m so grateful to you. Saying goodbye ‘It’s only a 4-hour flight away.’ I sobbed. I could just about see through my flood of tears. My friend’s blonde hair against the form of my 2-year old’s head as they embraced. My toddler’s chubby arms …
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