Equipping and encouraging persecuted believers

A South African couple is providing God’s Word and hope to those fleeing persecution. Kobus and Reinette (not their real names) have been working with Eritrean refugees for nearly ten years and currently work among Eritreans in Ethiopia. “We serve them in the refugee...
The faith of 5 000 kilometres

The faith of 5 000 kilometres

Henry Jooste wanted to see and understand the reality and need within Europe’s refugee camps. Awaiting him was a mixture of immense determination, astounding faith, and utter exhaustion. “Seeing the tenacity of refugees; they’re a tough bunch of people, they really...

Refugee ministry – Lesvos island and Germany experience

SIM SA missionary Henry Jooste reflects on what he learned during his recent trip to a refugee camp on the Greek island of Lesvos, just off the coast of Turkey. I have just spent two weeks on the island of Lesvos helping with refugee ministry in a camp. I want to...