God is always at work. Even in the midst of this pandemic, He is doing amazing things, and we want to share them with you! That’s why we’ve started this “Field Stories of Hope” series, where we will share weekly stories of how God is working around the world. To receive an email notification when new stories are posted, simply click here to subscribe.

A Migrant Worker's 700 Mile Evangelism Journey

A Migrant Worker's 700 Mile Evangelism Journey

For those willing to keep their hands to the plow, COVID-19 and the ensuing lockdowns are opening doors of opportunity to spread the gospel to new people and places. Consider Rohit*, a migrant worker laboring in one of the most populous cities in South Asia. One of over 40 million such migrant workers in his home country, Rohit had already beaten the odds…
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Here and There

Here and There

When the COVID-19 pandemic began, three of our missionary families from a partner church in Oklahoma had to leave their homes in Asia and return to the US. They were heartbroken to have to leave their communities abroad, but in the midst of all the changes and uncertainty, God has continued working through them in amazing ways. Each family has…
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Transformation of an Idol Worshiper

Transformation of an Idol Worshiper

Arvind* was a priest who led others in the worship of idols for many years. But at the beginning of 2020, he heard the gospel, repented, and was baptized. He immediately began to share his newfound faith, leading others to Jesus and baptizing them as well. The team praised God…
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Bread of Life Ministry

Bread of Life Ministry

The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated what were already difficult times in Venezuela. Millions had fled the country in recent years, searching for hope and a better life elsewhere. Then, when the pandemic hit, the whole country went on lockdown. An old friend and partner of e3, Carlos*, happened to be traveling through Venezuela at the time…
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Seventeen Days

When the COVID-19 virus hit South Asia, like other areas across the world, businesses closed, schools shut down and public buildings locked their doors. This caused fear, anxiety, and complications throughout the region, but it also caused many to experience hope and love like they never had before. This is the story of how that happened.
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Faith in the Face of Persecution

Faith in the Face of Persecution

Dahlia* is a Christian like you and me, but where she lives, in South Asia, Christianity is not okay. For her, participating in worship and Bible studies is dangerous, persecution is normal, and putting her faith in Christ means putting her earthly life at risk.

Recently, Dahlia was caught studying her Bible by others in her village…

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Chris and Adrienne live in Austin, TX and are leading a church plant using I am Second principles. Chris and Adrienne also travel the world helping churches plant churches overseas and domestically. They have started a program to train future domestic and international church planters. Chris speaks in a variety of venues including summer youth camps, retreats, men's conferences, Campus Crusade conferences, Churches and more. 

Chris and Adrienne pastor Wells Branch Community Church in Austin, TX. As Church Planters with e3 Partners Ministry, they lead trips to Spanish speaking countries in Central and South America. In 2012, Chris and Adrienne planted churches in Costa Rica! Their goal is to train up leaders stateside to aid them in training pastors and lay people in Costa Rica to reach the unreached with the Gospel by training them how to church plant. 

When Chris and Adrienne return from each e3 Expedition abroad, they actively seek out future domestic and international church planters and put them into the training cycle. 

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