R. A. Dickey, pitcher for the New York Mets is planning on climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro in Africa to help raise awareness and support for Bombay Teen Challenge.  Bombay Teen Challenge is one of ANM's ministry partners, and ministers in Mumbai, India helping rescue women from the bondage of sex trafficking.  You can read an article about Mr. Dickey's planned endeavor in the New York Times.  Also, you can find out more about Bombay Teen Challenge and give to this important ministry by going to their ministry page on this website....

Read Entry #50 Advancing Native Missions presents... IN THIS UPDATE Travel Log - Entry #51 Dig Deeper Gear Up Prayer Pocket Dear Adeline Missionary Moment Twitchy's Travel Tips     Need curriculum? Check out Advancing Native Missions' www.The1040Expedition.com Travel Log Entry Number: 51 Location: A Church Service in Mumbai  Subject Explored: God in Our Midst    It would have been rude not to accept Sandeep's offer to stay. Besides, now that I had tracked down the ministry, I wanted...

Read Entry #49 Advancing Native Missions presents... IN THIS UPDATE Travel Log - Entry #50 Dig Deeper Gear Up Prayer Pocket Dear Adeline Missionary Moment Twitchy's Travel Tips     Need curriculum? Check out Advancing Native Missions' www.The1040Expedition.com Travel Log Entry Number: 50  Location: Ad-Venturing in Mumbai  Subject Explored: Sharing with People in Need     Even though my adventure at Chor Bazaar had been great fun, I was missing that feeling I get when I'm exploring...

Read Entry #48 Advancing Native Missions presents... IN THIS UPDATE Travel Log - Entry #49 Dig Deeper Gear Up Prayer Pocket Dear Adeline Missionary Moment Twitchy's Travel Tips     Need curriculum? Check out Advancing Native Missions' www.The1040Expedition.com Travel Log Entry Number: 49 Location: The Infamous Bazaar of an Infamous City Subject Explored: God's Guidance       There I was, sitting in the back of Vicki's rickshaw, pondering my current predicament. I couldn't...

Read Entry #47 Advancing Native Missions presents... IN THIS UPDATE Travel Log - Entry #48 Dig Deeper Gear Up Prayer Pocket Dear Adeline Twitchy's Travel Tips     Need curriculum? Check out Advancing Native Missions' www.The1040Expedition.com Travel Log Entry Number: 48 Location: Bombay?!?! Subject Explored: Named By God      Ever have one of those moments when a chilling realization washes over you and you suddenly feel the need to panic? That's the kind of moment I had when the...

Read Entry #46 Advancing Native Missions presents... IN THIS UPDATE Travel Log - Entry #47 Dig Deeper Gear Up Prayer Pocket Dear Adeline Twitchy's Travel Tips     Need curriculum? Check out Advancing Native Missions' www.The1040Expedition.com Travel Log Entry Number: 47 Location: Daydreaming About India Subject Explored: Abundant Life      While my trek into the Blue Ridge Mountains with Rakeem was a good thing, it was really no cure for the travel bug that was nibbling at me. It was...

Bombay Teen Challenge is a ministry committed to restoring the lives of women, men, and children in the Red Light District of Mumbai, India. When I spent time with those who were healing, the transformational power of Jesus was evident. Education is one of the many components of this ministry. There are many teachers who work with children and adults everyday in subjects including English, math, science, and so forth. Please join us in praying for these teachers.  Pray for the educational coordinator Annie who makes decisions for the educational needs of the entire ministry. Pray for the teachers of the women who are studying and healing at the same time. Pray...

Please take time to pray for the staff of Bombay Teen Challenge who minister to prostitutes and their children in Mumbai’s Red Light District. They are committed to prayer and devote themselves to it for five hours at a time, three days a week. They provide the hope of Jesus a difficult place, where it is easy to become discouraged. They work tirelessly building relationships with women and caring for their medical and spiritual needs. The following are prayer requests from the staff of the health clinic. Often times, people are open to the gospel and then suddenly their hearts are closed. This is an ongoing spiritual battle that discourages the staff. Pray for hearts to be open to...

While we were in India, we visited Bombay Teen Challenge (BTC), a ministry focused on breaking the cycle of human trafficking in Mumbai’s Red Light District. When talking with prostitutes and brothel owners, the staff emphasizes two main points: 1.    Jesus loves you Women can believe this because the ministry is right there in the heart of the Red Light District offering free medical and dental care along with prayer and worship services. The BTC staff members are building relationships with the women. 2.    Jesus has a plan for your life This is more difficult for women to believe. Everything that they had has been ripped from them and many are dying...

First off I am so thankful that the Lord allows me to do what I truly enjoy. I feel so blessed that He has allowed me to travel and work with young people. I am humbled often that He chose me to be able to work with people who are making a difference for the Lord around the world. It was truly a blessing to be a part of the team to visit Bombay Teen Challenge. This was my first visit to India and will not be my last. As some of you may know I have visited some international hospitals on past mission trips. So, I make my parents and others very nervous when I travel overseas. I truly believe the times I was sick in the past was because I was not traveling the path God wanted for me....

Good Morning from India! We now have some more energy after getting a little bit of sleep. When we boarded the plane for Atlanta there was a couple issues so we sat for an hour before taking off. The flight went pretty smoothly. We all enjoyed watching the different countries we flew over. We waved at Oliga's family in Moldova. Then we got to Mumbai and there was a bad rain storm. So we got to circle Mumbai for about 45 minutes. So, all in all we were in the plane for 17 hours. Needless to say we were ready to be off the plane. We made it through customs and got our luggage with no problems. Then we found our friends and traveled to our hotel. When we arrived at the hotel they had a leak so...