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During a season of illness and while observing the ministry situation in Indonesia, which at times appeared stalled, I was drawn to Jesus’ interaction with Peter in Matthew 16:13-23. In this passage, Peter experiences two very different moments. First, Jesus asks His disciples, “But what about you? Who do you say I am?” Simon Peter

We wish you a very Merry Christmas! I would like to share with you that in Punjabi culture, we celebrate Christmas with a week of carol singing, visiting believers’ homes each evening to offer mubarakbad, or greetings, in honor of Jesus’ birth. Families joyfully share peanuts, sweets, and fruits, and we collect offerings that help

In November, we held a Teacher Training Workshop (TTW) in the quiet little town of Dolores at the foot of Mount Banahaw. This mountain, which is the largest in a chain of active volcanoes, is revered as a “holy mountain.” It draws thousands of pilgrims who believe the mountain and its springs and caves hold

Our hearts are filled with gratitude and thanksgiving for the advancement of the gospel in places where it is needed most. This year has brought many life changes and a few firsts. Through it all, we are grateful to God for His love, grace, and mercy. I had the privilege of visiting Liberia, Africa, and

In 2025, CCI President David Nelson wrote a new book called Multiply. This book teaches about the model of Jesus Christ’s multiplying ministry, in which He made disciples who made more disciples, and so on. We have truly seen this happen in the countries where God has used the Regional Director, Taron, to multiply disciples. For

As we celebrate Christmas this year, our hearts are reminded of the immeasurable love of our Lord Jesus Christ. He came into the world not as a powerful king, but as a humble servant, willingly sacrificing His life so that sinners like us might receive the greatest gift of all: eternal life. His love is

As we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, we give thanks for all that God has done through CCI New Zealand this Christmas season. This month has been filled with meaningful outreach, discipleship growth, cross-cultural engagement, and powerful opportunities to share the hope of Christ with people from many nations now calling New Zealand home.

“Therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus” (2 Tim. 2:1). With these tender yet powerful words, Paul speaks to Timothy from a Roman prison, knowing his own life is nearing the end. The world around Timothy was collapsing into persecution, false doctrines were spreading like wildfire, believers were discouraged, and

For many, this Christmas season arrives carrying both sorrow and uncertainty. Our country has just endured historic floods in the north and central regions, and countless families are still struggling to recover from the aftermath. The scars left by rising waters, homes washed away, loved ones lost, and crops destroyed point to a challenging year

We thank God for the gift of life and the privilege of serving in His vineyard. Truly, God is good all the time! November was a deeply impactful month. It was marked by regular classes, ministry activities across our churches, and the opportunity to share the vision of CCI at a pastor’s conference hosted by