2023 Stories
There are two things mentioned often throughout these stories that we deeply value, gospel movements and Discovery Bible Study. If you’re interested, we’ve explained a little more what we mean:
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Gospel movements happen when the good news of Jesus spreads contagiously through a network of social relationships whereby many people become committed followers of Jesus and groups of these disciples multiply. Such movements have the potential to radically impact whole towns, cities, and nations. Learn more about Gospel Movements.
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In a Discovery Bible Study group we see spiritually-interested people read the Bible story together, discover what it says, and then are challenged to immediately live out what they learned and share it with someone else. It’s that simple!
Learn more about DBS.
Scotland | Pizzachurch: A Church By Kids and For Kids
As Adam and Charlotte got their microchurch started, they asked their two kids what they wanted church to look like for them. “We’d like to eat pizza. We’d like to learn about Jesus. And we’d like to be able to invite our friends.” Pizzachurch was born.
Greece | Hundreds of Refugees Baptized and Multiplying (Copy)
In their efforts to reach refugees coming into Europe, Tommie and Jonas (part of Novo’s partner organization in Europe and the Middle East, NEO Leaders) began to pray over their base city of Thessalonica.
Spain | Divine Provision in the Nick of Time
Novo’s missionary care branch, SentWell, is located in Malaga, Spain.
Ukraine | Healing Souls in the Midst of War
When the war broke out in Ukraine, our team stayed in place—despite having the option to flee—and began to serve people displaced by the war.