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The shape of mission has changed dramatically over the years. Yet where doors are closed to the gospel, God is at work opening others. Our plans may change but God\u2019s purposes never do. In this edition of Connect we highlight some of the creative ways God is using the skills and passions of his people to make his name known among all nations, tribes and tongues. He has gifted each of us with a unique set of skills and circumstances.
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\nHow might he be calling you to use what he\u2019s given you?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Building God\u2019s Kingdom<\/strong><\/p>\n

Paul uses his skills and experience in engineering to support the building of a mission hub in Uganda. With a heart for mission, he shares how God called him to use his skills and training as a practical outworking of the gospel. Read the article<\/a>
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\nWhen God had different plans<\/strong><\/p>\n

One of our mission partners shares how doubts and seemingly closed doors opened the way to teach English and share the gospel in North Africa, one of the most unreached regions. Read here<\/a><\/p>\n

Planting seeds in prison<\/strong><\/p>\n

Have you ever considered planting trees as a part of mission? One of our mission partners uses their gifts as an arborist to bring hope into dark places, sharing the gospel in prisons. Check it out<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Or download the full magazine <\/a>to see the bigger picture.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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