Mission Stories Blog | Jesus for Asia

February 26, 2026

"Are You Christians?"

They heard the beautiful sound and followed it, wanting to find out who was making the music.

February 20, 2026

Injured Father Encouraged by Evening School: An Evening School Story

Ramesh worked hard to provide for his wife and two children. He had a good job as a technician in a medical lab until one day when he was in a terrible accident.

January 29, 2026

God Gave Them Their Father Back: An Evening School Story

Mahilmadi, Yarni, and Evangeline are three teenage sisters living in India. They had a relatively good childhood. Their father was a painter, and he did his best to provide for his family. That is until he made some not-so-great friends. These friends convinced him to start drinking, and he lost himself in the habit. He started spending more and more money on alcohol for himself and his friends. Many of them were jobless and waited for him to finish work so they could go drinking together. So much of his money went to drinking that his family struggled to get enough to eat. When he was drunk, his personality changed, making him irritable and violent. The three girls and their mother did not know what to do. Where was the kind, loving father who cared for them throughout their childhood? How much longer could their family survive on so little food? One day, one of our Evening School Principals met Mahilmadi's family and learned a bit about their situation. He invited them to attend the JFA Evening School in a nearby village, where they could get tutoring and a free, healthy meal. At first, the girls' mother hesitated. Christians were running this Evening School in a Christian church; her family was Hindu. If she sent her daughters there, would they force them to convert to Christianity? The Principal assured Mahilmadi's mother that the Evening School would not force her children to do anything, so she agreed to send her girls. When the girls started attending the Evening School, they heard many songs and stories about Jesus. They were not required to become Christians, but they had the opportunity to learn about God's love and His power to answer prayer. They saw the other Evening School students pray for various problems in their village, so Mahilmadi and her sisters asked them to pray for their father too. They told their mother about their prayers and invited the Principal to pray with their family at home when their father was not there. The girls' mother was afraid of what her husband might think, but as she learned more about Jesus, she grew bolder. She started visiting the church secretly. God heard the prayers of the three sisters and the other children. Slowly, their father realized how he had changed since he started drinking, and how much it had affected his family. Slowly, he began drinking less and spending less time with his drinking buddies. Eventually, he came and told his family, "I'm not going to drink any more." Mahilmadi, Yarni, and Evangeline were so happy. "It's an answer to prayer!" they said excitedly. Their father asked them what they meant, and they explained the whole thing—how they, along with all the Evening School students, the teacher, and the Principal, were praying for him. Their father went to the church to thank everyone for praying for him, and their whole family started taking Bible studies. Please pray for their family to continue growing in faith, and for more families to be transformed through the ministry of JFA Evening Schools.

January 22, 2026

Why Do It If It Doesn't Help You? A Bible Worker Story

After purchasing some needed items in a large, crowded weekly market, Biru decided to finish his shopping somewhere a little quieter. He stopped in a nearby village, where he was assigned to serve as a JFA Bible Worker. Why not use the opportunity to meet new people and expand his network, he thought, not knowing God had a divine appointment in mind.

December 18, 2025

A Grandmother Healed through JFA Evening Schools

Ever since his parents abandoned him, Jardias’s grandmother did her best to take care of him. Although she was becoming advanced in years, she worked hard to make sure her growing grandson could eat. Jardias, who was in eighth grade at the time, started attending the nearby JFA Evening School, where he could get help with his studies, eat healthy food, and learn about Jesus.

December 12, 2025

From Addiction to a New Life

When life’s problems and trials overwhelm us, we may wonder if God is still with us and still works in our lives. At these times, considering how His power has worked in the lives of others can be encouraging. For example, Raj, who lives in India, was about to find out if God’s power could change her life and those of her family.

December 4, 2025

Life as a New Missionary

One of our newest missionaries, Sycilia Parker, is serving as a house parent to a group of boarding students who attend the Maddocks’ family’s school in Siem Reap, Cambodia. She’s shared a few glimpses into life as a new missionary.

November 14, 2025

Evening School Cook Comes to Jesus

A cook at one of our Evening Schools in India, Sundal, stands over a steaming pot of boiling rice. She methodically checks the water levels in the large vessel and adds logs to stoke the fire underneath. Sundal starts another dish, this time adding veggies, water, lentils, spices, and of course, plenty of red chiles. She slowly stirs the sambar (a traditional South Indian stew) with a long-handled metal spoon, making sure all the flavors blend harmoniously.

November 7, 2025

Healing for Body and Soul

The following story was written by one of our newest Bible Workers, who is serving in a sensitive country. Though we cannot share everything we wish about ministry in countries whose governments are unfriendly to the Gospel, we hope you are blessed by this small glimpse into the powerful ways God is working there.

October 23, 2025

Evening Schools — Current and Future

I step out of the van onto a sandy village street in what feels like the middle of nowhere. Darkness has fallen, and a few lights glow in the windows of the nearby homes. The village is quiet.

October 16, 2025

No Intention: a Bible Worker Story

God works in mysterious ways. And sometimes, He works on people's hearts without them realizing what He's doing. Such was the experience of Premji, who sent in his testimony last month. Premji shares his story below:

October 16, 2025

Tragic Flash Flood Opens Doors in Thailand

Every year in Thailand, the rainy season triggers mudslides that temporarily close roads and interrupt life in various ways. This year, tragedy struck the little village of Pang Ung in northern Thailand (in the Mae Chaem district of Chiang Mai province). One night in late August, rain-soaked soil gave way in several places on the hillsides above the village. Suddenly, the little river that goes through the village became a torrent of water, mud, and debris that swept away homes, cars, and pretty much anything else in its path.