Stories of changed lives

Rebecca talked often about God, and I could tell that religion was very important to her. I was surprised…

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ITeams is mobilizing in India, where it began ministry 50 years ago. Partnering with churches and individuals already “on the ground” there, ITeams is focusing heavily on those poverty most marginalizes – children. “Our Indian partners are making a difference in the lives of these children,” says Scott Olson, President of ITeams. “I want to support their efforts.” Statistics reflect how especially devastating poverty is to girls in India, where 1 in 6 don’t live to age 15 and 1 in every 2 girls is malnourished, according to the Smile Foundation for India. “The cycle of poverty will repeat,” warns Rich Becker, ITeams Director of Training and Facilities, “if children …

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Lauren* was kidnapped from her home in Atlanta by human traffickers who threatened her family if she didn’t sell herself. Our anti-slavery ministry aids victims like Lauren and helps the vulnerable avoid enslavement. Lauren is representative of today’s slaves—those physically oppressed in labor or sex trafficking. Lauren was introduced to two men at an ESL class at an Atlanta, GA church. They followed her home and kidnapped her, threatening her family if she didn’t cooperate. Lauren was enslaved by human traffickers for three years until she was caught up in prostitution sting in Nashville, TN and released by police when they recognized the signs of human trafficking. Lauren is now …

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Dr. Benjamin* is on the run for his life. Rejecting what he describes as “hypocrisy in Islam,” he led covert operations against the Taliban and Islamic militants in Pakistan. As a result, he and his family live under the constant threat of persecution and even death. When Benjamin fled the darkness in his country, he found Jesus. ITeams refugee ministries are a beacon bringing spiritual light to many. Gobally, 42 million people live as refugees. Here Benjamin tells more of his story: I have traveled to this point of knowing God’s acceptance for a very, very long time.  In fact, as a college student, the Lord Jesus appeared to me …

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Christ’s love is penetrating spiritual darkness in France where only .1% of the population is Evangelical. “It costs a lot to be a young Christian in France,” says Elizabeth Musser, International Teams member. High school students in the church of 200 where Musser and her husband, Paul, serve caught a vision to share Christ’s light with their friends.  These Christian students in the church’s youth group set out to reach their peers, boldly sharing their faith in relationships and hosting outreach camps. Neighborhood street concerts and ski trips became fun, attractive places for students to share the gospel with other students from their school. Charles went with the church’s youth …

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