Should the US resettle Syrian refugees? That’s a complicated question, but I’m sure you have an opinion. Whatever you think, it is very possible that God will ignore your opinion and bring whomever He wants to Kansas City. If you think he should bring ten times more Syrians than President Obama wants, maybe He will [...]
The Bajuni Islands and the Barawa region are located in South-East Somalia. Their people speak their own dialect of the Somali language. Their culture has Arab influence and was colonized by the Italians. They tend to be more welcoming to outsiders and more laid back. One might call them the "Hawaiians of Somalia." Nevertheless, they [...]
The new library for refugees in the Shimelba Camp Dr.’s Indrias and Hadaway teaching at the Shire Bible School Since last year we have seen the Lord do amazing things in and through our churches, individually and collectively. Three of those collective accomplishments are opening Restoration House of Greater Kansas City, [...]
If you or your church is interested in getting more involved in the Association but would like more information on the various ministries of the Association, join us on Tuesday evening, November 17th at 6:30 p.m. at the office. You will learn about People Teams, College Ministry, WMU, Restoration House and much more. Call [...]
Kansas City has an estimated 400 Sikh Families living mostly in South Kansas City and Shawneee. 95% come from Punjab. They began settling in Kansas City in the 1960s and began worshiping together with five families. In 1989, the Gurdwara Sahib Kansas City (Sikh House of Worship) was built at 6834 Pflumm Road in Shawnee [...]
Come take part in a great opportunity to both sharpen your skills in cross-cultural work and connect with others who are engaging the nations here and abroad. WHEN: Saturday, October 24, 9AM-1PM WHERE: Paseo Baptist Church (2501 Paseo Blvd, Kansas City, Missouri 64108) DETAILS: Choose from two workshops - BIBLE STORYING or DISCOVERY BIBLE STUDIES COST: $10 at [...]
This article originally appeared in the October Missions & Ministry newsletter. A few generations ago, Africans from Kenya, Tanzania, Burundi, and other Sub-Saharan nations migrated to Somalia and were called “Bantu,” named after their language. The ethnic Somalis herded camels and other animals, but the Bantus farmed. The Bantus are looked down upon in East [...]
