Stories of hope from far flung places.
Bumper Crop is a modern success story of biblical proportion. Gleaning – harvesting extra crops and field edges for those in need – has been God’s plan for social assistance for thousands of years. This year has been a Bumper Crop for the North Okanagan Valley Gleaners of British Columbia.
Something radically different is emerging. Across Canada, the U.S., and beyond, independent missionaries, church planters, and unconventional pioneers are stepping forward — not waiting for permission, but responding to what they believe is the direct call of God.
Mindoro, Philippines – Deep in the mountains, the Mangyan live off-grid in harsh conditions, far from coastal comforts. Not exactly what Pastor Noriel and his wife Maricel had in mind when they asked God, “Where do You want us to go?”
An unfettered archive of rants and anecdotes from the frazzled mind of a working photojournalist.
A blog about finding meaning in the moment and purpose in the plan, seen through the lens of RTB’s production guru (Lib).
Faith Works is a limited podcast series capturing powerful, firsthand stories from global mission leaders who are witnessing God actively at work in the world today. Recorded live at Mission Fest BC 2026 in Chilliwack, British Columbia, these interviews reveal how ministries are courageously sharing the love of Jesus with those genuinely seeking truth and hope.
Through these honest testimonies and real-world accounts, Faith Works offers a rare glimpse into the sacrificial efforts, breakthroughs, and quiet miracles unfolding across nations. Watch the evidence, hear the stories, and get inspired by what God is doing.
YWAM Ships Philippines delivers critical medical and dental aid to isolated coastal communities as an outpouring of our faith to people of the Philippine Islands.
We are amazed at the goodness of God to provide for the needs of yet another successful medical/dental outreach, this time with 148 volunteers serving 3 communities in the Balabac Island group off southern Palawan.
More outreaches to come. Get involved… and let’s go together!!!
We read about it in the news… we see it in our streets… HOMELESSNESS is now a sprawling issue for urban and rural communities across North America. Actual numbers of homeless individuals are potentially 5X more than casual surveys indicate, and the numbers are increasing. What can we do?
In this video, we look at the holistic efforts of a group of volunteers at Lighthouse Community in rural British Columbia, Canada. The Lighthouse is a volunteer driven ministry hosted by a local chapter of the Salvation Army. This story is told through the eyes of “Dave” and “Jeri”, two members of the local homeless community.
Bumper Crop is a modern success story of biblical proportion. Gleaning – harvesting extra crops and field edges for those in need – has been God’s plan for social assistance for thousands of years. This year has been a Bumper Crop for the North Okanagan Valley Gleaners of British Columbia.
In our work, we often talk about “going the extra mile.” But what does that really mean? For us, it means showing up where few others will. It means bringing hope to those who may feel forgotten. It means loving …without expecting anything in return.
There are no electronic medical records In the Highlands of Papua New Guinea; no insurance companies, and no Medicare. But as one volunteering eye-doctor said, “It gets you back to being a physician; to being what you got in it for in the first place.”
Beneath darkened skies, heavy rains wash over the streets of Bario Kapitolyio in Manila, Philippines.The rains today come after a lengthy period of drought – as though it were a sign from Heaven to reassure the community of the reality of Easter Holy Week, now in full swing.
Loren Cunningam, founder of Youth With A Mission, passed into the arms of Jesus on October 6, 2023. He was 88. I met “Uncle
Perspectives is a collection of short video interviews of Christian leaders from around the world sharing their insights, applications and encouragement for the Church body
Bayanihan is a Tagalog word meaning “hero of the community”. It lies at the heart of Filipino culture and feeds the desire to be in one community, helping one another without any expectation in return.
It is also a core value of the ongoing work of YWAM Ships Philippines. YWAM Ships Philippines is part of a global fleet of Christian medical ships delivering practical help and hope of the Gospel to people living in isolated coastal communities in the South Pacific.
