How Can Being an Ambassador for Christ Show God’s Love?
Being an ambassador for Christ is not limited by time, culture or place; it’s a calling that is as relevant today as it was when Paul first shared this message with early believers. The task of a Christ-ambassador is rooted in love, humility and service, reflecting the heart of God to those around us.
Today, with nearly half of the world’s population still unfamiliar with a God who loves them,[1] the ministry of reconciliation stands as essential. This mission doesn’t belong solely to missionaries or church leaders; every believer has the opportunity to share Christ’s love through daily actions that touch and transform lives.
GFA World is one organization performing this ministry by addressing needs across various regions of Africa and Asia. Our mission reaches out to uplift and empower, offering resources like clean water, medical assistance and education. GFA World’s approach values and respects local customs, focusing on genuine care without regard to creed or social class. By providing both practical aid and spiritual hope, they foster relationships that transform lives in a lasting way.
One of the ways GFA World demonstrates being an ambassador for Christ is through our child sponsorship programs in Africa and Asia, which not only provide education support, medical care and nutritious for each child but also hope to the children, their families and their communities.[2]
Whether it’s offering a meal, providing encouragement or simply listening, these small acts of kindness mirror God’s heart. This was Yona’s experience when his life took a hard turn, losing his job and struggling to find another while trying to support a wife and an ill daughter.
Life began to change when Yona met our first missionaries on the ground in Rwanda, who were able to offer him a job and eventually enroll his daughter into the GFA World Child Sponsorship Program, which included health care for the family.[3]
GFA World extends an invitation to partner with our mission by supporting national missionaries or assisting children in gaining access to education. Contributions from ministry partners enable GFA to serve communities in ways that uplift individuals and families with dignity. Through these efforts, supporters and missionaries alike join in the work of bringing hope and transformation to those who need it most, embodying the love of Christ in both word and deed.
Learn more about GFA’s ambassadors for Christ!
[1] Project, Joshua. “Global Dashboard.” Joshua Project. Accessed January 7, 2025. https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/statistics.
[2] “Sponsor a Child with GFA World.” GFA World. Accessed October 18, 2024. https://www.gfa.org/sponsorachild/.
[3] “Financially Unable to Meet His Daughter’s Special Needs.” GFA World. February 2024. https://www.gfa.org/news/articles/financially-unable-to-meet-his-daughters-special-needs-csp02/..