Not unlike the rest of the world, Indonesia has changed. The impact covid has had on this developing country has been difficult to say the least. Just taking 5 minutes to read the report from UNICEF (read for yourself here) can help you understand what has happened in this country in a general sense. However, actually being here and meeting the people, you will see how devastating it really has been.
Ministering to the next generation is not just a fun activity to us. It is a pinnacle of our ministry. Not just for our broadcast that dedicates half of our broadcast schedule just to kids material but also in our daily ministry. Just a couple of weeks ago we, by no plan of our own, filled a whole week dedicated to the next generation.
Bill Myers, our founder, first came to Indonesia in 1962 to teach the Bible. He did not plan to stay long here; however God had different plans. And when Bill walked off that plane onto the tarmac, God broke his heart for Indonesia.
As a ministry we believe that compassion, sympathy and caring for others needs to be an active part of our daily lives even when, and probably especially if, distance is an issue. God calls us to be helpful and considerate to people.
What is our goal as a ministry? Simply put; to share Jesus. We love it. But who are we if we think we can reach the whole nation alone.
“This is my commandment, that you love one another, as I have loved you.”
John 15:12
“The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.”
Numbers 6:24-26
Most of our ministry is through our TV channel which blesses thousands of Indonesians weekly but that is not our only focus.
For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life.
John 3:16
Since we moved to Indonesia in 2008, we have been able to minister in many places. After serving in Batam, we were blessed to be able to meet Ps Phil Myers and hear what God is doing in and through JHI.
