by Jared Via | Dec 2, 2017 | Blog
As you sent me into the world, so I have sent them into the world. And for their sake I consecrate myself, that they also may be sanctified in truth. I do not ask for these only, but also for those who will believe in me through their word. (John 17:18-20) Earlier...
by Jared Via | Nov 29, 2017 | Blog
Thank you so much for all your prayers throughout this trip. God truly moved in so many ways and it was evident that He was with us and going before us every step of the way. We had the privilege to meet with more than 350 pastors and church leaders who are working...
by Jared Via | Nov 16, 2017 | Blog
“Paul entered the synagogue and for three months spoke boldly, reasoning and persuading them about the kingdom of God. But when some became stubborn and continued in unbelief, speaking evil of the Way before the congregation, he withdrew from them and took the...
by Rick Via | Nov 9, 2017 | Blog
“Give thanks to the Lord for He is good, for His mercy endures forever.” – Psalm 136:1 Several years ago, I read about a poor Christian family living in China. They were rice farmers who owned one ox to help them plow their fields. One day, the father was...
by Jared Via | Nov 8, 2017 | Blog
Our team has just arrived in Myanmar! We desperately need your prayers as we go into this country that is 90 percent Buddhist. We need the Holy Spirit to go before us and prepare hearts to hear the message of Jesus. Nearly every person we will encounter has been...
by Jared Via | Sep 30, 2017 | Blog
When our family moved to Haiti nearly three years ago, we began with a plan to exit. From the very beginning, we were in transition. I believe the missionary’s most important task is the outsider-to-insider transition. That is why we have been pouring our lives into a...
by Rick Via | Sep 20, 2017 | Blog
I just returned from a mission to the country of Zambia. While there, I was aware of following in the footsteps of the great missionary David Livingstone. In 1855, Livingstone discovered the great Zambezi River and waterfall which he named Victoria Falls. It is now...
by Jared Via | Aug 28, 2017 | Blog
“And he appointed twelve (whom he also named apostles) so that they might be with him and he might send them out.” (Mark 3:14) When Keesha and I decided to allow 12 young men to live with us for the purpose of discipleship and multiplication, there were people who...
by Jared Via | Aug 7, 2017 | Blog
Please mark your calendars for our 6th annual World Reach Benefit Dinner at the beautiful Homeplace Restaurant in Catawba, VA. This special evening will be on Monday evening, October 9 at 6:30 pm. Smooth Via will be the keynote speaker and worship will be led by Josh...
by Josh Via | Aug 7, 2017 | Blog
In 1792, William Carey wrote his famous essay entitled “An Inquiry into the Obligations of Christians to Use Means for the Conversion of the Heathens.” Carey’s essay has been well-described as the “spark that ignited the modern missions movement.” Attacking the...
