I wanted to serve God in an exotic locale, but he had other cross-cultural encounters in mind.

Few people groups have experienced the level of poverty and abuse felt by India's 300 million Dalits or "untouchables." But indigenous missionaries and evangelists are bringing them new hope.

How the prayers and dreams of an Ohio women's ministry are stirring up hope for the women of Afghanistan

Practical tips for reaching out.

Lessons learned on God’s heart for diversity, authentic connection, and laughter

This spring, Nancy Alcorn celebrates the 20th anniversary of Mercy Ministries, which offers God's hope and healing to girls struggling with addictions, eating disorders, unwed pregnancy, and abuse—girls not so unlike the bulimic teen she once was.

These women are taking God's love to the streets—literally!

Why it's important to reach outside your Christian clique

What could one woman do for a refugee family of six?

Meet six women who are making a difference in our world

How two women are working for change.

After half a century, we learned my family's work bore fruit in Burma's Golden Triangle