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As with previous mission posts, the final entry is written form a first person perspective. This post is penned from the viewpoint of Dr. Michael Lanier, the Executive Director of IPICM. To call the IPICM 2014 mission trip to Malawi, … Continue reading →

6/30—7/5 Monday was definitely anything but a day of rest following the grueling schedule of the previous two days of church and crusade ministry. The team made its way to Ngabu—a sprawling, sleepy community in the south of Malawi. That … Continue reading →

6/23—6/29 Monday was a travel day as the team moved their base from Lilongwe to Blantyre. On Tuesday, the team journeyed 2 hours to visit their first prison of the mission trip. Once notorious for throwing unruly inmates to crocodiles, … Continue reading →

6/18–6/22 No one quite knew what to expect during the three-week mission trip that lay ahead. After all, this was the ministry’s first go at outdoor crusades. All anyone knew with certainty was that God was about to do a … Continue reading →

“. . . 800 professions of faith and almost 1800 healings” Writing from a personal perspective, I find it fairly difficult to adequately express the works and wonders Harrison and I (Michael) witnessed over the course of the 5 weeks … Continue reading →

7/15—7/18 The time had finally arrived; it was time for the 1st of a 2 day open air evangelistic crusade at Lilongwe’s Maula Prison. After packing 23 church members into a car and 2 minibuses, along with plenty of bulky … Continue reading →

7/8—7/14 Monday was a holiday for Malawians so Pastor Happy decided to hold an afternoon revival service for his church. Michael brought the message. With its conclusion, the congregation began to softly sing before the Lord. Then as though on cue, … Continue reading →

7/1—7/7 It was Monday and the 3 men prepared their bags for departure, ate breakfast, and Michael made his way to Isaac’s store, located in the midst of shops that lined the single road into the community. In the prior … Continue reading →

6/24—6/30 What mighty works God had done in the 1st week (4 days) of ministry. Already, the team was on pace to exceed anything they’d done together the previous year. Monday morning found the men still concerned over the lost “yellow … Continue reading →

6/17—6/23 It was Monday and with Father’s Day behind them, Dr. Michael Lanier and Harrison Hunter were ready to team up once again for mission work in Africa. Both were veteran travelers. Each knew to expect hindrances that would attempt … Continue reading →

What would you think if the headlines of your newspaper read “The Blind See, the Deaf Hear, and the Lame Walk!” Chances are you’ll never see these words in an American paper, but be assured; this declaration fails to do … Continue reading →

Sunday morning, the 14th, marked the beginning of the Nepali New Year. It was a well-deserved day of rest for the team as everyone planned to do something for themselves. Following breakfast, before they could pursue their own plans, Michael … Continue reading →

With Michael left in Pakhribas to rest and recover from his cold, and having returned most of the team to their homes, Tom, James, and Chan continued the healing ministry in Hile. This time, Sunday the 7th, the church was … Continue reading →

Sunday morning, March 31st, was Easter Sunday at the small Nigale Pentecostal church. Like the 20’ x 40’ mud and bamboo building, the congregation was equally small. But as the expression goes: dynamite comes in small packages, so does the … Continue reading →

Sunday the 24th of March marked the beginning of the second week of mission work in Pakhribas, East Nepal. By mid-day, a slow but steady stream of pastors and church leaders began to trickle in to register for the 3 … Continue reading →