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Called to Serve: 70 Years of Faithful Service

In The Treasury of August 1956, Phyllis Treasure’s name appears under the heading Overseas, briefly recording that she was commended by the assemblies at Armagh Street, Quinn’s Road, Christchurch and Robe Street, New Plymouth for overseas service in India. In true economical word count of that print era, information was limited.  There is no commentary on this lifetime commitment and its possible significance. The notice simply marks a s...

Practical Partnering: Church family with Mission Partners

A conversation with Pete Rhodes-Robinson from Onslow Community Church on learning to advocate for and support their Mission Partners well At GC3, we often hear churches wrestling with what it really means to support someone they have sent into overseas mission. Prayer and financial giving are essential; however many churches wonder if there’s more to it than that. In this conversation, Nicki from the GC3 team speaks with Pete Rhodes�...

Myanmar Earthquake Relief: 2025 Project Update

Following the devastating earthquake in Myanmar earlier last year, GC Aid was able to support local-led relief efforts in some of the most affected regions. This relief project has now concluded, and we are grateful to share a final update on how support was delivered and the impact it has had through trusted local partnerships. ...

A Visit That Encouraged The Whole Community

When a sending church makes the effort to visit mission partners on the field, it brings a kind of encouragement that can’t be replicated from afar. Recently, Ben and Bekah (D PG Page 5) experienced this in a deeply meaningful way as a short-term team from The Street Church travelled to Bangkok to spend time with them and see their ministry first-hand. ...

Grace in the Ruins: Sri Lanka’s Journey of Hope.

This island nation of breathtaking beauty has endured deep pain — decades of civil conflict, tragic bombings, and ongoing political struggles. Yet even in the ashes, God is at work.About 8% of Sri Lankans identify as Christian, mostly Catholic, but the evangelical church is quietly growing. Believers are rising with courage and faith, choosing forgiveness over revenge, and shining the light of Christ where fear once ruled.Pray for Sri Lanka:That peace, tolerance, and compassion will take root ...

Hidden but Not Forgotten: Believers in Somalia

Somalia — a nation of around 16 million people in East Africa — continues to face deep suffering. Decades of conflict have left its economy shattered and its people in desperate need. Many have died through violence, famine, and disease. Somalia has one of the world’s highest infant mortality rates, and countless others have fled their homeland seeking refuge and hope.In this overwhelmingly Islamic and clan-based society, following Jesus comes at a great cost. Believers face intense persec...

Cities – Centres of Problems and Promise.

While the great drift of people to the inner cities catches our attention, we may not have noticed the migration of saints to the suburbs.In the July 1993 edition of The Treasury, Kevin White reflected on the rise of the world’s megacities in light of a striking headline from Time magazine: “Urban centres are rife with problems—and filled with promise.”At the time, projections suggested that by the year 2000, more than half of the world’s population would live in cities. White noted ho...

Light Rising in Central Asia

Stretching across Central Asia, the Turkic nations of Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan, and Turkmenistan, together with their neighbour Tajikistan, are home to millions of people bound by shared language, culture, and a deep Islamic heritage.Once the centre of a brilliant renaissance (750–1250 AD), this region shaped the world through its advances in science, poetry, medicine, and philosophy. Yet over the centuries, it has suffered invasion, plague, and repression. The empires of...

Young Lives. Endless Hope. Senegal.

In the heart of West Africa lies Senegal — a nation of nearly 17 million people, rich in culture and community. Though more than 90% of the population is Muslim, Senegal stands out for its peace, stability, and openness — a place where the light of Christ can still shine.Nearly half the population is under 15. Many of these children, especially the Talibé boys, grow up in poverty — sent out each day to beg instead of play, to survive instead of dream. Yet God sees them. Each young life ho...

Gaming for God's Kingdom

(Project ID: 236) (DPG: Day 5)Jonathan and Su are stepping into an exciting but challenging new area of ministry—game development for the Gospel. Along with a small, multicultural team within Create International, the first outline has been written and they have begun building the first area of their game.It has not been easy. The team are new to the complex software required, but they are persevering with determination. The process has been demanding yet deeply rewarding. Their heart is clear...

Faith Amid the Storm: God’s Work in Russia.

In recent years, Russia has undergone a season of deep political and spiritual change, marked by tension and struggle—but also by opportunities for the gospel to shine. Its population of 145 million is among the world’s oldest, with one of the lowest birth rates, and many of the young and educated have sought new beginnings abroad.The war in Ukraine has caused immense suffering and destruction, leaving deep wounds across nations and within the global Church. Many Russian and Ukrainian believ...

Mass Media

This reflection first appeared in the February 1964 edition of The Treasury, written by Dr. N. C. Little. Drawing on words spoken by Sir Patrick Duff some years earlier, Dr. Little offered a sharp and timely warning about the influence of mass media on the Christian life. His challenge, given more than sixty years ago, is as urgent today as it was then.“If each of you surrender day by day, little by little your own integrity of spirit to the mass mind, if you will never give the personal appre...

From the Islands to the Nations.

The Philippines stands as one of Asia’s few Christian-majority nations — a beacon of faith and hope in a diverse region. With over 100 million people, and millions more working abroad, Filipinos are carrying the love of Christ across the world — serving as nurses, engineers, caregivers, and labourers. Many are also quiet missionaries, shining God’s light in places where the Gospel is restricted and often costly to share. Yet, at home, the nation faces deep challenges — corruption, pove...

Faith is Rising in Central Africa.

In the heart of the Democratic Republic of Congo, something extraordinary is happening. Amidst remote towns and challenging terrain, people are encountering Jesus—and their lives are being transformed. These stories are not just local victories; they carry a message that echoes across continents, especially to those of us in the Western world.Earlier this year, a team from CDLA (Centre for the Development of Indigenous  Christian Leadership) set out from Lubumbashi, traveli...

Mission in the Workplace

The workplace is more than a job—it’s the frontline of Christian witness. Here we serve others, face challenges, celebrate wins, and live side by side with the world God so deeply loves. Like Joseph, whose excellence in work revealed God’s presence (Gen 39:3), our work can glorify Him too.It may not be the stage for mass evangelism, but it is where we live out Christ’s call:“You will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” — Acts 1...

Women In Mission - Hawkes Bay

We’re excited to let you know that one of GC3's mission partners, Ruth (DPG Day 14), will be speaking at the Women In Mission event in Hawkes Bay in November! This is a fantastic opportunity to connect, ask questions, and discover more about missions Come along, get inspired, and be part of the conversation!...

Nigeria - A Nation of Prayer and Growth

Nigeria, with its 201 million people, is Africa’s most populous nation—and a nation where the Church is growing at a remarkable pace. Despite poverty, corruption, violence, and persecution, God is building His Church. Even in the face of extreme attacks that have taken thousands of Christian lives, believers continue to gather, pray, and witness with boldness.Nigeria is known for prayer—massive prayer gatherings numbering in the millions are not uncommon. Many trace both political change a...

A Nation at the Crossroads—A Church on the Brink of Revival.

Once known for its radical tolerance and rich Christian legacy, the Netherlands now faces a spiritual crossroads. Cultural and religious tensions are rising. Far-right populism and anti-immigrant rhetoric threaten the soul of a nation that once welcomed the stranger and served the world through missions and mercy.Church attendance has plummeted, but God is not done! Migrant communities are breathing new life into the Dutch Church, and seeds of revival are being sown.“I will build My Church, an...

Timber, Tools & Truth

In rural Paraguay, something special is taking shape—both physically and spiritually.Francisco and Joanna, together with their son Benji, are serving young people and families with creativity, resilience, and faith. Recently, the team began building their very first cabin. With the help of friends, Ronald and Anna, and using Kiwi-style methods adapted to local Paraguayan materials, they are crafting what they call a “Parakiwi Cabin.” It’s more than a construction project— it’s a symb...

Servant Leadership: Mission’s Crucial Export.

Some words can provoke a reaction. I have sometimes spiced up a conversation with friends by dropping in a word that I know will be contentious. These days one such word is ‘Christian’. Sadly, for some people the word Christian carries with it a fairly negative connotation. Christians are perceived by them to be intolerant, narrow minded and the kind of people who force their agenda on others. Of course, there could be a grain of truth in this, but largely in my experience it is an image tha...

A Mustard-Seed Church

Morocco, a North African nation of 37 million, is 99% Muslim. Only a few thousand follow Christ, and they do so in a climate of hostility, misunderstanding, and risk. Gathering together for fellowship or discipleship is difficult, and many Christian workers have been expelled.Yet God is at work. Expatriate believers encourage local faith, and through the internet and satellite TV, many Moroccans are hearing the gospel for the first time. The Church in Morocco is small—like a mustard seed—but...

Afghanistan Earthquakes & Pakistan Floods

On 31 August 2025, a magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan, devastating Kunar and Nangarhar provinces. More than 1400 lives have been lost and over 3,500 injuries. Entire villages were almost completely destroyed — in some cases 90% of residents feared dead or injured.Amid this devastation, one of our network contacts has been working quietly and carefully, as an underground emergency operation. We cannot disclose specific details publicly for security reasons, but...

Faith Takes Flight: Watch The Bush Pilots on Shine TV!

Our partner organisation, MAF (Mission Aviation Fellowship), has produced a brand-new documentary series, The Bush Pilots, now showing weekly on Shine TV.Even more special – one of our mission partners, Renee Muhlematter (ID 881) (DPG - Day 3), will also appear in the series!While we don’t yet know which episode she’ll be featured in, we encourage you to tune in each week to see this incredible ministry in action.The Bush Pilots premiered last night on Shine TV (Freeview Cha...

A Nation in Transition, A Church on the Rise.

Praise God for the changes in this nation of 132 million people! Once a one-party state dominated by a repressive monopoly, Mexico is now a democracy with freedom of religion. Evangelicals have grown steadily through these changes, making up at least 8% of the population today.Yet challenges remain—poverty, crime, corruption, and the destructive power of the drug trade weigh heavily on the nation. Still, churches are rising with missionary vision, and even the government is seeking their help ...

When war closes doors, faith opens windows

Wei-hai-wei, China – 1927In 1927, as unrest and danger surged across China, missionaries found themselves in the crosshairs of a rising tide of violence. Among them were Miss Daniell and Miss Goulstone, faithfully teaching young girls in the inland city of Wentenghsien—until the moment came when they were suddenly ordered by authorities to evacuate. They fled to the coastal city of Wei-hai-wei, their school now silent, their mission on hold.Others were scattered, caught in travel or deep inl...