Missionary Matthew Akre DONATE Hey there, friends! I'm Matthew, serving with Fire & Fragrance South Africa (FFSA) as part of Project 54, a ministry multiplying disciple-making movements across Africa. In 2020, I had a life-changing encounter with God that set me on this journey. Unsure of my next steps, I prayed for direction. A stranger's generous act, handing me $100 for missions, confirmed my calling to step out in faith. That step led me to Kona, Hawaii, where I completed Discipleship Training School (DTS) with Fire & Fragrance. An outreach to an unreached tribe in South Sudan ignited a passion for global missions, which led me back to Kona for YWAM's School of Biblical Studies (SBS), where I received a clear calling to serve in South Africa and Africa. I went on to complete Oral Bible Translation (OBT) training through YWAM in 2023. In 2026, I received my Bachelor of Arts in Leadership from Faith International University. Engaging with Bible-less communities opened my eyes to the power of Scripture to transcend language and culture. I'm deeply grateful for my sending community, which includes Harbor City Church, the Church of Glad Tidings and Freedom River Outreach, along with many individuals who have continually supported me and prayed for me throughout my missionary journeys. Their prayers and partnership have been invaluable on this journey. Now based in Potchefstroom, South Africa, I train local leaders in disciple-making movements (DMM), drawing on my experience in Bible translation and leadership development to equip them to multiply healthy communities in their own contexts. Much of my time is spent in Malawi, where we're already seeing third-generation multiplication of disciples. My heart burns to see every nation, tribe and tongue transformed by the Kingdom of God, standing together in the throne room, worshiping in their heart language for eternity. I believe that begins with equipping local believers to make disciples who make disciples. I invite you to partner with me, getting Bibles to the nations, training leaders in disciple-making movements, and helping communities build toward long-term sustainability. Together, we'll see the Kingdom of God multiply from village to village, generation to generation. Matthew Donate

Missionary Rianna Cassista DONATE Hello! My name is Rianna, and I've recently graduated from a discipleship training school with Fire and Fragrance in Kona, Hawaii. This program is an interdenominational Christian ministry that trains and equips the youth of our generation to then go, and spread the gospel in different nations, with a main focus on worship and prayer. I went on my first outreach, and I fell in love with sharing the Gospel, serving the people in those nations and sharing the love of Jesus. I want to continue on this journey of mission work with Fire and Fragrance and participate in their leadership program being held in Charlotte, North Carolina. Here I will be learning how to live a missional lifestyle, do a bible school, and go on another mission trip. I've witnessed lives changed by the power of the Gospel and love of Jesus, including my own, how could I not continue to share that with others? I want to serve the Lord in missions, and take you along with me! Would you prayerfully consider partnering with me to help the good news of Jesus be spread throughout the nations, whether financially or in prayer I am so excited to have you join me on this journey. Thank you for your time! Rianna Donate

Missionary Corrin Smucker DONATE I'm Corrin Smucker and I'm a missionary and student with Youth With a Mission (YWAM) in their School of Biblical Studies (SBS)! SBS is a 9 month intensive Bible school geared towards studying the Bible inductively and preparing you to teach. As an outcome of this school I will have written my own commentary on the entire Bible to leverage in teaching and kingdom building. In the future I plan to pursue my masters in Theology to bring the word to the academic, creative and business sector of society. I feel a call to bridge the gap between art and faith and teach others how faith has so broadly shaped arts as we know it today, this school is the first step towards that. While in SBS I will be living on the YWAM Amsterdam base spending 9+ hours a day in the word and pouring into the surrounding city through the Send, red light ministry and evangelism. I have such a heart for cities and Amsterdam is a city truly in need of the gospel! In a place of such rich art and freedom of expression they are so desperate for the true freedom the gospel brings! While in SBS, I have been blessed financially through my previous job and am primarily supporting myself (including tuition), but am hoping to close the gap by raising about $600 a month of living expenses to cover my basic needs. I am also in need to prayer partners and would love for you to pray with me and following along on my journey via substack: https://substack.com/@corrinsmucker Would you be willing to partner with me? Corrin Donate

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Missionary Cheryl Ensinger DONATE For more than three decades, the Lord has prepared me through cross-cultural missions, nursing, discipleship, prayer ministry, and leadership. Along the way, I discovered that my greatest joy is simply joining Jesus in the work He is already doing. More than pursuing a particular ministry title or platform, my heart has always been to love the people God places before me and help them encounter the compassion, healing, and restoring presence of Christ. Today, God has invited me into a new season of serving and sharing life among the people of Guatemala. As a registered nurse and follower of Jesus, my calling weaves together compassionate care, prayer, discipleship, and learning Spanish so I can build meaningful relationships within the communities where He has called me. Whether serving in a clinic, praying with someone in need, encouraging a neighbor, or simply sharing everyday life, my desire is to faithfully love the people around me and reflect Christ in both ordinary and extraordinary moments. Why Partnership Matters This mission was never meant to be carried alone. As I establish life and ministry in Guatemala, your partnership makes it possible for me to faithfully live, serve, and build relationships within the communities God has called me to. Your prayers, encouragement, and financial support provide the practical foundation for relocation, transportation, language learning, housing, and ongoing ministry, allowing me to invest deeply in the people and communities God has called me to serve. Thank you for considering becoming part of the story God is writing in Guatemala. To follow the journey, receive ministry updates, and discover ways to pray and partner, I invite you to visit This Guatemalan Life. Cheryl Donate

Missionary Mikala Tarazi DONATE Mikala Tarazi is a 21 year old missionary with YWAM (Youth With A Mission). She is originally from Clovis California and joined YWAM when she was 18 years old and has been led by the Lord to continue in missions since. With YWAM, she has been a student in the Discipleship Training School, School of Biblical Studies, Counter Culture school of Apologetics, Titus Project, and is now joining the DTS staff team. She has a passion and drive for missions and wants to give her all to God and the students as she staffs DTS. She also has a desire to go into long-term missionary work, particularly in the Middle East as she continues in missions. Donate

MISSIONARY Kaleigh DONATE Hi! My name is Kaleigh! I am working in the Middle East. I am currently working on language learning as a short term goal. But I will be using Crossfit and boxing to build community and relationships with Muslim women! Donate

Hildebrandt Adoption Evan Hildebrandt and Alison Shepard Hildebrandt DONATE Hello, friends and family! We have some exciting news! Some of you may know that for many years, we have longed to have children of our own, but were never able to do so. Adoption has also been a dream of ours, and we have decided to take a leap of faith toward that dream! We have recently been accepted into the Nightlight Christian Adoptions Bulgaria program! Bulgaria has a high population of Roma children who are waiting to be adopted. The Roma people, sometimes referred to in a derogatory sense as Gypsies, originally come from Northern India in the Punjab region. Over a thousand years ago, they began migrating out of India towards Persia and then into Europe. They have been persecuted for centuries and were targeted by Hitler and his regime during the Holocaust. The Roma people still endure persecution to this day and often struggle with poverty, as well as lack of access to education and resources that many of us take for granted in America. We have a tender place in our hearts for Roma children for several reasons. We were married in Scotland and have traveled to Europe many times over the years. I (Alison) also had family who lived in Spain, and I spent quite a bit of time in Europe because of that. My aunt Stephanie and uncle Patrick lived in Mallorca, Spain, and during one of my visits, they took me to see a group of Roma people doing traditional folk dancing. This was my first introduction to the amazing talent and rich cultural traditions of the Roma people. My uncle Patrick also exposed me to flamenco music performed by very talented Roma musicians and dancers. Patrick described the kind of persecution that Roma people endured as being similar to what African American people experienced before the Civil Rights movement. During our travels to Europe, Evan and I encountered many impoverished Roma people begging on the streets for help. There were times when we would stop to pray for them, buy them food and speak with them if they spoke English or Spanish. There was one time when we were living in Barcelona, where Evan gave a barefoot Roma man a pair of his shoes. Bulgaria has one of the highest Roma populations in Europe. Bulgarian orphanages are filled with Roma children because of the social stigma against them; most Europeans do not want to adopt Roma children. Older sibling groups are particularly vulnerable and not as likely to get adopted. There are not many great options for Roma children who do not get adopted. It is not an easy thing for Roma people to get good jobs because of the prejudice against them. It is for this reason that we have decided to adopt an older Roma sibling group. Our dream is to be able to keep two siblings together and provide them with a loving home and all the opportunities that becoming Americans would have to offer them. If your heart is moved by our dream and you feel called to help, we would be so very grateful for your support. Your gifts will help cover the many legal fees and administrative costs of adoption. We also have to travel to Bulgaria twice in order to be able to adopt, and you can help us fund our travel costs to bring our children home. Your generosity will help with a very long list of the many costs associated with adoption. We will be updating our journey on our blog and sharing all the fees we will be seeking help with funding. Your donations are tax deductible and are for a great cause to impact the lives of two siblings who just want to be able to stay together and become part of a loving family. We thank you all so much for your love, prayers and support in this journey! The LORD bless you and keep you, Evan and Alison “He defends the cause of the fatherless and the widow, and loves the foreigner residing among you, giving them food and clothing.” -Deuteronomy 10:18 (New International Version) “External religious worship [religion as it is expressed in outward acts] that is pure and unblemished in the sight of God the Father is this: to visit and help and care for the orphans and widows in their affliction and need, and to keep oneself unspotted and uncontaminated from the world.” –James 1:27 (Amplified Bible, Classic Edition) www.shepbrandt.com www.alisonshepardart.com www.evanhildebrandtart.com Donate donate here

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The Gundersons Adopt! Kaleb and Rebekah Gunderson DONATE Kaleb and Rebekah Gunderson Are Adopting! We are overjoyed to share that we’re in the process of adopting— Lord willing, two children—from Kyrgyzstan! This journey has been years in the making, filled with prayer, questions, patience, and so much anticipation as we’ve moved closer to taking this step. Adoption has been on both of our hearts since we were married, and we believe that now is the time for our family to grow in this beautiful way. God has opened doors in ways we couldn’t have imagined, especially through our adoption agency, Lifeline Children’s Services . They have been an incredible support—answering many questions and guiding us through the unique challenges of pursuing adoption while living overseas. The total cost for adopting two children will be $45,000 . Every dollar given through EquipNet will go directly and exclusively toward our adoption expenses. All gifts are tax-deductible , and you’ll receive an emailed receipt immediately after giving. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for partnering with us in this wild, beautiful, and faith-filled journey of bringing our children home. Your support means more than we can express. With love and gratitude, Kaleb & Rebekah Donate donate here