Unreached Network

Unreached People Groups – An Introduction

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 …

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AIM Stories: Commanded to Go to the Nations

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 …

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What Are We Learning? – Supporting Our Sent Ones – Building Resiliance

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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Islands, Our Teachers

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 …

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Testimonies Of The Amazing Harvest In Asia

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 …

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Exploring the Call: The First Step in the Pipeline Process

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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what are we learning: Building Intercultural local Churches

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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An Interesting Lesson About The Gospel From Coca-Cola

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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Foundational Training and Internship Open Evening 2025

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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Reach Japan On the ‘Activate’ Internship

‘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 …

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How to Engage with Ramadan in 2025 – Tips from the Mahabba Network

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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How to Build Friendships Across Cultures

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 …

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‘The Insanity of God’ – A Powerful Story of Faith and Hope During Persecution

‘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’: Guide To Building A Strong Support Team

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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Stories From Newfrontiers: Reaching The Nations With Faith

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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Hummingbird trust Charity Launch Celebration

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 …

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Called ebook

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 …

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How to Avoid Fossilisation When Learning New Languages

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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Joy to the World – Celebrate Advent 2024 with Us

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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A Quick Introduction to ‘Made Flesh’ by Andy McCullough

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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Crisis In Lebanon: Responses And How To Help

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 …

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How to Keep Friendships Strong Through Life’s Transitions

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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