Around the world, God is at work—on university campuses, in clinics, in community centers, and in neighborhoods where hope is growing in visible and tangible ways. And in many of those places, there’s a common thread: a need for people willing to step in, serve faithfully, and use the gifts God has already given them.

At CMF, those opportunities take many forms. You’ll find roles centered on discipling students, building relationships, and cultivating community across cities in Europe, Asia, Africa, and Latin America. You’ll also find opportunities for those with experience in areas like administration, counseling, education, business, healthcare, and communications—roles that strengthen, support, and expand what God is already doing through ministry teams.

In places like Chile, the Netherlands, and Kenya, teams are looking for people who can invest in students, create environments of belonging, and help others explore faith. In other contexts, there are needs for individuals who can bring practical skills to complex challenges—walking alongside ministries in ways that are both relational and professional.

Some roles involve launching new initiatives. Others focus on building on what is already in place. But all of them share a common purpose: joining in God’s work and helping create spaces where people can experience His love and transformation.

Many of these opportunities don’t require a “missions” background. They call for faithfulness, adaptability, and a willingness to use your skills in a different context. Whether your experience is in teaching, mentoring, organizing, problem-solving, or caring for others, there may be a place for you to contribute in meaningful ways.

So what might that look like?

It could mean mentoring university students who are far from home and looking for community.
It could mean helping a ministry team operate more effectively day to day.
It could mean using your professional experience in a way that opens doors for relationships and long-term impact.

Each role plays a part in a much larger story—one of lives changed, community formed, and the gospel expressed in everyday moments.

Take the Next Step

Explore current long-term opportunities here:
https://www.cmfi.org/personnel-needs/

If something stands out, reach out to our Mobilization team to start a conversation:
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In the harsh desert of northwestern Kenya, where survival has long depended on scarce water and fragile food sources, God continues to bring both physical and spiritual renewal among the Turkana people.

According to longtime CMF missionary Gene Morden, the Turkana team is on track to drill at least 32 new wells this year, pushing the total close to—or beyond—500 wells installed across the region. Each well represents more than clean water; it is a testimony to God’s care in a place where access to safe water once meant life or death for many families.

Alongside the wells, the ministry continues to expand irrigated farms, with plans to bring irrigation access to 60 additional families this year. These farms provide daily nutrition through crops like cowpeas, spinach, squash, and lentils, while onions and watermelon serve as cash crops that help families pay school fees, improve their homes, and start small businesses.

The work is intentionally rooted in discipleship. The goal is for every group of ten families on a farm to be shepherded by a pastor—a model that has consistently led to healthier farms and deeper spiritual growth. Gene points to leaders like Peter Lozuru, who oversees 11 farms and 110 families. “You can feel the joy when you go to a farm,” Gene says, laughing as he calls Peter the ‘onion king’ for the steady stream of photos showcasing thriving harvests.

The team is also experimenting with moringa, planted as windbreaks along farm rows. The fast‑growing tree is already producing abundant leaves, finding its way into local meals and emerging markets. The prayer now is for wisdom—to steward this new crop well and explore opportunities that could further strengthen self‑sufficiency in Turkana communities.

Spiritual growth continues alongside agricultural progress. Discovery Bible Studies fit naturally with the regular teaching already happening at farms and in villages, helping people grow as disciples at God’s pace. Churches are meeting both in buildings and under shade trees, with new congregations continuing to take root.

As Gene reflects, the prayer remains simple and steady: that missionaries and local leaders alike would be faithful ambassadors for Christ, and that the Turkana people would continue to honor God with the resources He has entrusted to them—water, land, and living faith.

Mary Stephens has spent several years serving with our Globalscope campus ministry in Viña del Mar, Chile, where she helped launch and build the El Oasis community. Shaped by her own cross-cultural experiences in Peru and Chile during college, Mary has developed a deep love for relational ministry and creating spaces of belonging.

While recently exploring other CMF ministries, Mary spent time with our partners Missions of Hope International in Kenya. In this reflection, she shares a simple yet profound moment that revealed God’s abundance in an unexpected way.

We arrived safely in Kenya and quickly stepped into life with Missions of Hope International, learning about their work among communities facing deep poverty. Over a couple of days, we visited schools, met staff, and spent time with students—receiving far more hospitality than I was prepared for.

One afternoon, a small group of us headed into a school auditorium. I wasn’t entirely sure what we were there for. Earlier that day, we had led an activity for about thirty 10th-grade students, many of whom came from difficult circumstances. So, as we walked in, I assumed we might be doing something similar again.

But this time felt different.

There were about 50 or 60 students seated in rows, some dressed in colorful, almost costume-like outfits. There was a quiet sense of anticipation in the room. As we were invited to move our chairs closer to the front, it started to feel like we were part of something special—maybe even a performance.

Then I noticed it: a white pastry box on a table, slightly too small for whatever was inside, with foil stretched over the opening. It looked like cake. But why was there a cake sitting in front of a room full of students?

A few minutes later, the principal stepped forward and welcomed us to a farewell ceremony.

The pieces began to fall into place.

Students performed dances for us. One student offered a speech and a blessing. Then more singing and dancing—and before we knew it, we had been pulled in to join them, laughing and moving together in the same joyful rhythm.

And then the cake.

The principal uncovered it—a beautifully decorated cake, the kind you might expect to serve 10 or 12 people. As soon as I saw it, my mind began to fill in the next part of the story. I imagined the teachers handing slices of cake to our group while the students—many of whom rely on school meals for daily nourishment—watched from their seats.

I think that thought came from everything I had been experiencing. For the past day and a half, I had walked through places marked by deep need. And yet, everywhere we went, we were met with generosity. People welcomed us into their homes. They prayed for us. They offered tea, food, songs, questions, and laughter.

Students who could easily say, “I have nothing,” kept offering what they did have—over and over again.

So, I expected the same pattern to continue: we would receive, and they would watch.

But that’s not what happened.

Instead, the cake was cut into small, bite-sized pieces. First, the teachers handed pieces to us. Some of us received them on forks, others in our hands, and we all laughed together in the process. Then, just as quickly, the plates were placed into our hands—and we were invited to serve the students.

Soon, everyone in the room was eating cake.

And when there was still more left, we carried it outside and shared it with others—teachers, staff, students, even security guards. Everyone received a piece.

One cake became enough for many.

It reminded me of Jesus—of how we remember Him in the breaking of bread, and of the story of the loaves and fish that fed thousands. What I witnessed that day felt like a glimpse of that same kind of abundance.

Not abundance born out of excess, but out of gratitude and generosity—multiplied by the Spirit.

It left me wondering: what am I holding onto out of fear that there won’t be enough? What has God placed in my hands that could be shared, trusted, and multiplied into something more?

Sometimes, it looks like cake.

Becca Schafer serves at Hope Home in Chiang Mai, Thailand, a foster home for children with disabilities where she provides daily care, advocates for families, and integrates spiritual formation into everyday life. In this reflection, Becca shares a testimony shaped by Acts 2 and the promise that God pours out His Spirit on all flesh. Through stories from Hope Home, she invites us to see the Spirit’s power, joy, and presence at work in lives the world too often overlooks.

Recently, I was asked to share a testimony from Hope Home at our church. As I prepared, I wasn’t sure what to share. Each week, people had been offering testimonies that highlighted clear successes—a growing business, healing from health challenges, ministry growth, or the baptism of a loved one after years of prayer. Beautiful stories. And honestly, I had no idea how to follow that.

It’s not that I don’t believe Hope Home is successful—I truly do. But I struggled to describe that success in a way others might easily understand. Adding to that, the Scripture passage I was assigned was Acts 2, the story of Pentecost and the coming of the Holy Spirit. I’ll admit, I felt more than a little overwhelmed by the weight of offering a testimony alongside such a powerful and well-known passage. What follows is an adapted written version of what I felt the Lord showed me as I prepared.

As I read Acts 2, verse 17 stood out to me—God’s promise to pour out His Spirit on all flesh. All flesh. Not just strong flesh, or wealthy flesh, or beautiful or intelligent flesh. All flesh. This verse has become a firm reminder that the Holy Spirit cannot be disabled. Being empowered by the Spirit is for all of us, regardless of our circumstances.

Our children and young adults at Hope Home show me this in ways I could never fully explain. They have taught me what it truly means to experience joy in suffering—not the teeth-clenched, “I know I should rejoice” kind of joy, but a deep, heart-rooted joy that seems to overflow naturally. I see it in laughter that breaks through the walls of the ICU. Even when every physical breath is a fight, she somehow breathes His joy with ease. She is empowered and sent by the Spirit to lean into His deep presence and love.

I see the power of the Spirit in a child who doctors once said would never walk and likely would never talk. Yet there he is—attempting to run across the playground while singing worship songs at the top of his lungs. Yes, we’ve done countless exercises and hours of therapy, but honestly, we don’t get to take the credit. No one can fully explain why he is able to do what he can. All we know is that he lives each day empowered and sent by the Spirit.

I see the work of the Spirit in forgiveness, too—in a child with an intellectual disability who forgives swiftly and sincerely. Though he feels offenses deeply, it often takes only seconds for him to forgive. Even more humbling, he is quick to acknowledge his own mistakes. The Spirit empowers him to confess and forgive with an ease I deeply admire.

I see the true meaning of thanksgiving in a young adult who spends his prayer time thanking God for everything—from food and clothing, to people, to the grass beneath his feet. (This is intentionally a run-on sentence; he truly thanks God for everything.) While the world may look at him and assume he has much to ask of God, he instead gives thanks for all God has already provided. This kind of gratitude can only be the work of the Spirit.

Each morning, we pray together. While we often help find ways to communicate prayer requests, the prayers themselves are expressed in each person’s own language—sometimes spoken, sometimes silent, sometimes carried only through stillness. In those moments, it becomes clear that what we are witnessing is not simply strong character traits, but the active and faithful work of the Spirit. I’ve become increasingly convinced of the truth found in 1 Corinthians—that every part of the body is necessary, and that those parts that seem weaker are, in fact, indispensable.

I could share countless more stories. Tomorrow, next week, and next month, I know I will continue learning as I discover more of the Spirit at work in those around me. Ministry here is not always easy or tidy. We experience miracles and heartbreak in equal measure. Yet the presence of the Spirit has never faltered—for them or for me. He is present both in moments of celebration and in the long, dark nights when prayers remain unanswered.

The children and adults at Hope Home remind me daily that each day is an opportunity to listen more closely, look more carefully, and see more clearly the Spirit at work. I am deeply thankful for that gift—and for each of you who support us and join us in this shared journey of learning, growing, and discovering together.

Tori Anderson serves with Thuis, a campus ministry in Maastricht, Netherlands, where students from more than 100 nationalities come together at one of Europe’s most international universities. Having been deeply shaped by university ministry herself, Tori now helps cultivate a Christ-centered, hospitable community where students can find belonging, ask honest questions about faith, and grow as leaders.

Originally from Boulder, Colorado, Tori holds degrees in General Dietetics and Biblical and Theological Studies and brings a holistic lens to both faith and everyday life. In this reflection, she shares how creation care, hospitality, and partnership have become meaningful bridges for faith conversations—inviting students to explore God’s love for the world and their neighbors in practical, embodied ways.

Many of our students at Thuis are deeply passionate about sustainability and caring for the planet. That passion is part of what led me to start a creation care small group. Caring for the earth is important to me personally, and I see it as a meaningful opportunity to explore what God says about creation, our role in stewarding it, and how caring for the world around us is one way we love our neighbors. It’s also a way to talk about God’s redemptive plan through Jesus and His great love for both the world and the people in it. I see creation care as another bridge into faith conversations.

To wrap up the group, we hosted an event in collaboration with Shelter City, a global movement of cities, organizations, and individuals who stand alongside human rights defenders facing persecution. During the event, a woman shared her story of advocating for indigenous land rights in Sumatra. Her story was vulnerable and heartbreaking, and I was grateful for the opportunity to meet her and hear about the important work she is doing.

Several new students joined us that evening and became connected to Thuis, which was one of my hopes in collaborating with Shelter City. We often see ourselves as bridge builders—creating space for meaningful connection by partnering with other organizations, sharing hospitality, and inviting students into deeper conversations.

The following morning, I went out with a few students and my friend Kim, who was visiting, to help clean up trash around the city. We hope to make this a regular activity with students as a practical way to show care and love for Maastricht.

Born around 2000 in the desert of Turkana, Kenya, Dennis grew up facing the challenges common in his community—scarce food, long days on bare feet, and limited opportunities. He was among the first students at the Nakor primary school supported by CMF missionaries Gene and Melba Morden, and they watched him grow into a determined young man who excelled in school and eventually launched a thriving small business. With firsthand insight into the past and present of his region, Dennis shares what the arrival of wells and clean water has meant for his people. His story is a powerful reflection of both personal perseverance and the long-term impact of the Morden and CMF partnership in Turkana.

For many years, the people of Ngataparin lived with quiet suffering.

Their only source of water was the distant and muddy River Kerio, a river that gave life but also carried invisible enemies of life. Women and children walked long, exhausting distances under the burning sun, carrying yellow jerrycans that felt heavier with every step.

At the riverbank, thirst sometimes defeated dignity. Children bent down and drank directly from the murky water because hunger for water does not wait. The water was brown, unsafe, and silently dangerous.

Soon, sickness became a painful visitor in many homes.

Children suffered from stomach pains that made them cry through the night. Diarrhea weakened little bodies that were supposed to be playing and learning. Mothers watched helplessly as fevers burned in their children while the only available water was the same water that was making them sick. Families spent their little money treating diseases that could have been prevented.

Hope felt distant.

Then compassion spoke through action.

The community received a life-changing gift when CMF - Christian Missionary Fellowship drilled and installed a hand pump in Ngataparin. What stands today is not just a water point — it is a symbol of mercy, resilience, and restored humanity.

The first time clean water flowed from the pump, people gathered silently. Some cried. Some touched the water as if afraid it might disappear. Children smiled in confusion, not yet believing that water could be clear, safe, and free from the sickness that had haunted their homes.

Today, the story is changing.

Mothers no longer fear giving water to their children. Children are returning to school with stronger bodies. Night fevers are becoming memories. The heavy burden of disease is slowly lifting from the village.

The hand pump has brought more than water — it has brought healing, dignity, and the quiet joy of a community that can now drink without fear.

Yet behind every drop of clean water is the heart of a donor who chose compassion over comfort.

Ngataparin will never forget this kindness.

Because of you, children sleep a little safer. Mothers worry a little less. And hope lives again in the desert wind that moves across the village.

Thank you for turning tears into life and sickness into hope.

Brian is a long-time CMF missionary serving in West Africa, and he also leads our Creation Care Cohort, where we celebrate and inspire creation care across CMF ministries. Brian and his team integrate agricultural development, beekeeping, tree planting, urban gardening, nutrition, and Creation Care education into their evangelistic efforts through Chronological Bible Storying. Here, Brian shares reflections on Earth Day and our calling as Christians to participate in the reconciliation and restoration of God’s creation.

Friends,

With all that’s happening in the world, you may have forgotten that Earth Day is today—or you may be wondering what the point is of a relatively small act in the midst of the large-scale chaos and suffering we are experiencing. Honestly, I find myself more than a little overwhelmed by the brokenness of the world right now.

Yet, even in the midst of the chaos, each act of faithfulness matters. Every time we follow the commands to love the Creator with our whole hearts and to love our neighbors as ourselves, we take part in something beautiful. These acts may seem small, but their ripple effects can reach far beyond what we imagine. Earth Day is one such opportunity—an invitation to love Creator and neighbor in tangible ways that draw people closer to God and to one another.

Whether on April 22 or any other day, I hope you’ll find meaningful, concrete ways—however small—to push back against the madness with beauty and kindness. I promise, it will do your heart good too.

This calling reminds me of Genesis 1, where God’s Spirit hovers over the darkness and the deep abyss—powerful symbols of chaos in the Hebrew imagination. We often think of this moment as emptiness, but Scripture portrays something more unsettling: deep, dark waters of chaos. It is over this chaos that God speaks life into being—calling forth beauty, goodness, and order. A crescendo of seven declarations of “good” sings the truth of God’s love for creation.

When God surveys all that He has made, with humans authorized as His image bearers to cultivate, bless, and protect this abundant, interconnected community of creation, He declares it all very good.

We know all too well what follows. The biblical story quickly turns to brokenness, suffering, and death as Adam, Eve, and their descendants choose self-will and profit over the life-giving limits God put in place. Much of the rest of Scripture tells the story of God’s tireless work to reconcile His people to Himself and to restore them to their calling—mediating peace and blessing to the world on His behalf.

All of the covenants and promises that once seemed impossible to fulfill come to fruition in Jesus.

In John 1, we’re told that the Word who spoke the world into being became flesh and dwelt among us. Through His life, death, and resurrection, Jesus inaugurates His kingdom, reconciling us to God and ushering in a new creation.

“For He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son He loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.” (Colossians 1:13–14)

“For God was pleased to have all His fullness dwell in Him, and through Him to reconcile to Himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through His blood, shed on the cross.” (Colossians 1:19–20)

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: the old has gone, the new is here! All this is from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation.” (2 Corinthians 5:17–19)

Through Christ, we have become not only God’s children, but co-heirs with Christ in this new creation. Creation itself is groaning as it waits for us to step fully into our identity, authority, and responsibility as God’s heirs (Romans 8:17–21).

What a profound privilege—to partner with God through Christ in His beautiful work of reconciliation and restoration.

In this Easter season, may we practice resurrection.

For more than 30 years, CMF missionaries Aaron and Diane Lincoln have invested their lives in ministry in England. Since moving there in 1993, they have been deeply involved in church planting, discipleship, community engagement, and leadership development across multiple contexts. Today, they live in Gloucester, where they serve with a young church plant while also helping train and support emerging church leaders.

Drawing on decades of experience, the Lincolns continue to focus on building relationships, equipping believers, and helping communities encounter the gospel in both word and action.

Local Growth with National Echoes

Over the past year, Aaron and Diane have seen steady signs of spiritual openness in their local context.

“As we have shared with you in the past year, we have seen a regular stream of new people come to the church we work with. Some pop in from the busy main street for part of the gathered worship. Some attend for a few months. And some stay, are discipled, and have been baptized.”

Not every encounter leads to long-term involvement, but the consistent flow of new faces has been encouraging. And importantly, what they’re seeing locally reflects a broader pattern across England.

Recent national surveys suggest an increase in engagement with Christianity, both in attitudes and participation. Programs designed to explore faith have seen substantial growth, with significantly more people attending and more opportunities being offered nationwide. Church statistics also point to rising numbers of baptisms and first-time participants across a variety of traditions.

Interest in Scripture has grown as well. Bible sales have increased dramatically—up more than 130% since 2019—suggesting curiosity about the Bible that extends beyond what can be easily measured or tracked.

A Cultural Shift, Especially Among Younger Generations

Among younger people, spiritual practices and beliefs appear to be increasing. More teenagers report that they pray, and many express belief in God. University students, in particular, are engaging with the Bible as something meaningful and relevant to real life rather than a distant religious artifact.

Alongside these measurable changes, the Lincolns see signs of a wider cultural shift. Followers of Jesus are becoming more visible in public spaces, with athletes, influencers, and media platforms speaking more openly about faith. These conversations are creating space for people to ask questions, learn more, and, in some cases, encounter Jesus for the first time.

Overall, there is a growing openness to faith—especially among younger generations who are searching for meaning, identity, and purpose in an increasingly complex world.

Giving Thanks

While challenges remain, Aaron and Diane are encouraged by what they are witnessing and are careful to point beyond trends or statistics to the work of God Himself.

As they shared in their update, “We thank God for His work in the world.”

Please continue to pray for the Lincolns and for the many people across England who are opening their hearts to the gospel.

At CMF, we believe impact is best measured not only in numbers, but in transformed lives and growing communities rooted in Christ. Our 2025 Impact Report tells that story—how God worked through missionaries, partners, and local leaders across the globe during a remarkable year of service.

In 2025, CMF missionaries and ministries served in 24 countries, walking alongside local believers to plant churches, welcome college students into community, empower those in poverty, and engage the marketplace. Together, these efforts led to 457 Christ-centered communities planted, more than 6,000 Bible studies, and over 11,000 one-on-one discipleship conversations. Behind every number is a story of God at work through faithful presence and long-term relationships.

This year also marked meaningful milestones. Globalscope, CMF’s international campus ministry, celebrated 25 years of welcoming students into communities shaped by hospitality, authenticity, and grace. What began with six young leaders in Mexico City has grown into a global movement spanning 10 countries, with alumni now serving in churches, workplaces, and neighborhoods around the world.

We also celebrated growth among the next generation of mission leaders. CMF sent a record-breaking 57 REACH interns, the largest cohort in the program’s history, and launched eight new missionaries into long-term service. At the same time, the Global Ministry Growth Fund helped new teams reach the field faster and strengthened vital local initiatives—like Harvest Missionaries College in Kenya, where expanded training is equipping African missionaries to serve globally.

None of this happens in isolation. In 2025, more than 9,700 individual partners and 567 churches gave generously, prayed faithfully, and stood with missionaries through seasons of opportunity and challenge. When crises arose—from cyclones in South Asia to funding gaps threatening medical care in Ivory Coast—partners stepped in so ministry could continue without interruption.

The full 2025 Impact Report offers a deeper look at these stories, celebrations, and outcomes—and honors the shared work God is inviting us into together.

Born around 2000 in the desert of Turkana, Kenya, Dennis grew up facing the challenges common in his community—scarce food, long days on bare feet, and limited opportunities. He was among the first students at the Nakor primary school supported by CMF missionaries Gene and Melba Morden, and they watched him grow into a determined young man who excelled in school and eventually launched a thriving small business. With firsthand insight into the past and present of his region, Dennis shares what the arrival of irrigated farms has meant for his people. His story is a powerful reflection of both personal perseverance and the long-term impact of the Morden and CMF partnership in Turkana.

There was a time when the wind moved more freely than hope across Kakolera.

The land was wide. The soil was ready. But the fields were bare. Mothers woke before sunrise not to harvest, but to worry. Fathers counted empty granaries. Children learned the feeling of hunger before they learned the meaning of abundance.

In Kerio, hunger does not shout. It lingers quietly in tired eyes and small portions.

Then something began to change.

Through CMF’s support, Kakolera Farm was born — not just as a project, but as a promise. The same ground that once cracked under the sun is now covered in green life. Neat beds of onions push through the soil. Leafy vegetables stretch toward the sky. Pathways weave between thriving crops where dust once ruled.

And in the middle of it all, a child walks proudly, arms full of fresh harvest.

She is not carrying vegetables.

She is carrying proof that her family will eat tonight.

She is carrying school fees for tomorrow.

She is carrying dignity.

Inside a simple storage hut, baskets overflow with red onions — vibrant, alive, hard-earned. For the families of Kakolera, those onions mean no more skipping meals. They mean mothers cooking with confidence. They mean children sleeping with full stomachs.

They mean freedom from constant dependence.

This farm has become more than a source of food. It is a place where confidence grows alongside crops. Where hands that once waited for relief now cultivate their own future. Where hope is no longer a distant prayer but something you can touch, harvest, and sell at the market.

The transformation is visible — in the green fields, in the smiles of children, in the steady hands of farmers who now know the land answers when it is supported.

But this story is still being written.

There are more families who long to feel this security. More children who deserve to carry harvest instead of hunger.

When you support farms like Kakolera, you are not giving charity.

You are restoring dignity.

You are strengthening resilience.

You are turning dry soil into living testimony.

In Kakolera, hope is no longer fragile.

It is growing.