Photo Essay – Girls & Women at Work
Images from CommNet Media
Around the world, some girls and women spend hours each day pounding grain, tending livestock, hauling water or firewood and preparing meals for their families. Others work full-time in demanding professions or launch businesses to make ends meet.
Missionaries who seek to serve and share the love of God with busy women must be creative. They make the most of any moments to connect: offering and receiving hospitality, arranging children’s playdates, sharing chores and cooking or running errands together. Where opportunities for women are limited, Pioneers teams may establish businesses that employ women and help them find purpose and dignity.
Reason to Reflect
- As you look at the images below, how would you pray for these women and girls? What do you think their needs, hopes and fears might be?
- Now think about these women following Jesus. Chances are most of them don’t know Him yet.
- What qualities might they bring to the Church and the Kingdom of God?
More About Reaching the World’s Women
- Learn about Julie’s ministry of presence with West African women.
- Explore some possible reasons we have more women in missions.
- Watch our video Rani’s Story to see how a vulnerable widow in India found new hope and dignity.
- Consider how Jesus served women. Read What Happens When a Widow Loses Her Only Son?
Stories from the pursuit
Is the Commission Still Great?
In his new book, Pioneers-USA Steve Richardson uses stories from Scripture, history and his own ministry experience to wrestle with questions about modern missions.
Video – Non-Traditional Skills in Missions
You may have assumptions about what kind of person becomes a missionary, or what missionaries do. But what about people with “non-traditional” skills? Let’s chat.
Travels With Paul: Led by God to Take the Gospel to Europe
We never know what will happen when, like Paul, we surrender all to God, follow His direction and trust Him to work His will and build His kingdom.
Summer Interns Tell Their Stories
Five interns came to our H.Q. in Florida for ten weeks. We sat down with a few of them to see what it was like. Here's what they said.
Media Outreach – 2022 Report
Pioneers missionaries and their partners are using digital strategies to reach millions of people and connect with thousands who are searching for truth. Read about recent progress.