by Heather Okuda At the core of every Christian journey lies a deep and personal element: prayer. It’s a practice as old as the faith itself, a direct line to the triune God that empowers, comforts, and guides us as believers. But what exactly is Christian prayer, and why does it hold such a significant […]
God’s Good Life: The Good Samaritan
from AFM’s Founder and first Executive Director, The Rev. Canon Tad de Bordenave This article begins a series that will take us into the story of the Good Samaritan. The drama has given the world several well-known and well-loved phrases and people. The larger context is a conversation between Jesus and a lawyer. In that […]
The Power of Giving: Supporting AFM Financially
By Heather Okuda Why Giving Matters In a world filled with distinct needs and challenges, Anglican Frontier Missions meets the specific Christian needs of unreached people groups, bringing hope, aid, and spiritual guidance to communities across the globe. AFM and our cross-cultural workers passionately work to address numerous issues ranging from education to spiritual guidance. […]
The Vibrant Tapestry of Christianity in India: Faith, Diversity, and Challenges
By Heather Okuda Introduction: Nestled in the diverse and spiritually rich landscape of India, Christianity presents itself as a vibrant minority. With a history that allegedly dates back to the time of the Apostle Thomas, the Christian faith in India is a colorful mosaic of traditions, cultures, and languages. In this blog post, we explore […]
AFM’s Mission Curriculum is Here!
I’m thrilled to announce that AFM’s four-week, video-driven global mission’s curriculum is finally available! Teaching and preaching about missions across the U.S over the last nine years in my role as AFM’s executive director has helped me realize the paucity of Anglican missions curricula focused on the least-reached peoples on the globe. Thus, two […]
Getting the Visa: A Challenge for Cross-Cultural Workers (CCWs) in Restricted-Access Countries
by an anonymous AFM Cross-Cultural Worker When you’re a US citizen it’s easy to travel to most countries since visas often aren’t required. However, this ease quickly disappears for long-term CCWs in areas such as North Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Countries in these regions want our tourist money, but they usually don’t want […]