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Stories of Impact

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A New Season for the Church in Finland

Faithfulness in Finland Over the past 30 years, global worker Ron Larson has led the way in developing partnerships in Finland. Since 1994, Ron has mentored pastors throughout Finland. He’s been a partner of the Finnish Baptist Union, led by Jari Portaankorva. He helped the Union incorporate Karen believers from Burma into the fellowship so […]

International Ministries

Even If It Kills Me: Afi’s Courageous Choice to Follow Jesus

In the village of Sengor, Togo, a young woman named Afi is choosing Jesus at great personal cost. Her journey is one of resilience, redemption and unshakable faith, and it reminds us why the gospel must go to the hardest places. Afi first heard about Christ through the women of Grace Church, who faithfully shared […]

Rengo Visits

A church in Japan, originally intended for Japanese people, could potentially become a more welcoming and vibrant place if it embraced international elements. Just maybe, the circumstances we are placed in will encourage this shift—and strengthen our ministry along the way. So, we visit our Converge sister churches across Japan, engaging in fellowship through shared […]

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