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Elise’s Continued Witness Despite Medical Complications

October 2026

Elise’s Continued Witness Despite Medical Complications

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“Everything has become an effort,” says Elise. “Going from my room to the living room is a full activity in itself.”...

October 13, 2026

Students Transformed by Subtle Missions Integrations

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Winona Lake Grace has found several simple ways to inc orporate missions into their youth ministries — and...

October 8, 2026

The REAL Reason for Missions Most Christians Overlook

Proactive Church Stories Written

When you ask people why missions is important, the first thing they say is some version of, “Jesus commanded us to do it.” While the...

September 18, 2026

School of Missiology Grads Reaching Unreached Communities

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When Darius* first entered least reached communities in C entral Africa , he knew he was stepping into places where very...

September 16, 2026

Osaka Team Closes Ministry Center to Launch Church Plant

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After three fruitful years, our team in Osaka , Japan has decided not to renew the lease for their ministry center , “ Ibasho...

September 15, 2026

Movement Church Adapts to Reach its Community

Proactive Church Stories Written

When Pastor Mark Artrip first began serving at Movement Church in Hilliard, Ohio, cross-cultural ministries were not something he was...

September 9, 2026

After Internship, Kya Pursues Long-Term Missions

Japan Written

For the past 10 years, Kya has had a heart for Japan. She even considered serving there as a missionary, but for a long time, she...

August 14, 2026

Remembering Bonnie Beuggert

Encompass News

Encompass is mourning the passing of former colleague, Bonnie Beuggert, on August 10, 2026. Bonnie served in the Philippines for...

August 12, 2026

One Child’s Invitation Grows into a Ministry

Proactive Church Stories Written

Twelve years ago, Winona Lake Grace Church challenged its children to invite friends to a new Wednesday night outreach program. One child...

August 5, 2026

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Roy & Holly A. #8

Serving In Ireland

Encompass global workers are dedicated to bringing the hope of Jesus to the least-reached. They use innovative means to share Christ with those who...

Randy & Susan Clark #3096

Serving In Japan

Randy and Susan Clark are passionate about mentoring and encouraging missionaries in Japan, one of the world's most spiritually challenging...

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Plaster Family #298

Serving In Europe Serving In France

The Plaster family has been serving in France for over 20 years. As a post-Christian society, France is actually only 1.5% evangelical. With...

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Matt & Mai Higby #124

Serving In Japan

Encompass global workers are dedicated to bringing the hope of Jesus to the least-reached. They use innovative means to share Christ with those who...

#124

Barb Wooler #426

Serving In Africa Serving In Central Africa Serving In USA Serving In Winona Lake

Since 1985 Barb has served with Encompass , faithfully following God's lead from the forests of Central African Republic to crisis zones around...

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Jean & Christine Picq #3597

Serving In Africa Serving In Central Africa

Jean, Christine, and their three daughters, members of a Charis Alliance church in France, relocated to Bangui, Central African Republic (CAR) so...

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Thierry & Valérie Mirone #255

Serving In France

Encompass global workers are dedicated to bringing the hope of Jesus to the least-reached. They use innovative means to share Christ with those who...

#255

Kenji Husen #152

Serving In Japan

Reaching Japanese people can be a long process that starts with building trust. But when you rock climb with someone, it often forces you to trust...

#152

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Charis Alliance Ministry Projects #8090

Charis Alliance

As outlined in the Charis Commitment to Common Mission , the individuals and churches of our global movement seek to help one another in planting...

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Team Leader & Shepherd Gathering #7912

Partner with Encompass by supporting this strategic three-and-a-half-day training and development gathering for our Team Leaders and Team...

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Annual Fund

The amazing men and women we send to make disciples among the least-reached of our world depend upon the faithful, hard work of our Mobilization...

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Charis Alliance Publications #8091

Charis Alliance

God has blessed our global family with many leaders who exemplify His diverse gifts. He often calls these leaders to write and develop resources...

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Strategic Relocation #815

North America

Encompass is relocating to Columbus , Ohio as our primary operational base. After spending the past 13 years in Atlanta, this move will...

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School of Missiology - Bachelors Level #7284

Training evangelists to take the gospel to the least reached in Africa. Chad and the countries surrounding it are considered least reached. In...

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Church Equipping Network Partnerships #8081

Sometimes God gives church equippers a fantastic ministry idea, but they don’t have a way to pay for it. For example, they might want to...

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