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Wondering what makes Christar unique? Learn how Christar partners with individuals and churches to send workers to serve among the least-reached. Read about our specialized programs that train, prepare and support workers as they go to communities where Christ is yet to be worshiped. Consider how you can be a part of Christar by praying, giving or going!
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The First Time

Laleh’s people group has no Christian witness in the Middle East. But God brought her to a place where she could hear and respond to the gospel. This year, she’s celebrating the wondering of Christ’s birth for the first time. Read More

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Sharing the Treasure: Two Words

For over 100 years God has used men and women with Christar as instruments of Christ-honoring transformation in communities where He is yet to be worshiped. Whether the manifestation of our deepest spiritual needs is physical, emotional, social, educational, and on and on, the answer is found in two words: “but God.”Read More

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A Day in the Life of an Intern

An internship is an exciting opportunity to experience life on the field. Follow one day of intern Rachel’s recent short-term trip to North Africa and Spain, where she was able to use her photography skills to support Christar workers there.  Read More

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A Day in the Life of a Worker: Refugee Worker Edition

Christar workers serving among refugees are faced with the daunting task of meeting the multifaceted physical, emotional and spiritual needs of displaced people while seeking to point them to the everlasting home and hope found in Christ. A Christar worker ministering in a refugee camp in Eastern Europe gives us a glimpse into his day. Read More

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Day in the Life of a Mobilizer

Mobilizers play a vital role in helping least-reached people hear about Jesus as they help bring more workers to places where few have been introduced to the good news. Kelsey, a member of the Christar U.S. Mobilization Department, shares what an average day of ministry is like.Read More

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Day in the Life of a Worker: Reluctant Entrepreneur Edition

Many Christar workers engage in business endeavors that enable them to build connections with least-reached people, serve communities and share the hope they have in Christ. One worker, who never planned on starting a business in South Asia, gives a glimpse into her day.Read More

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Why Learning Language Matters

Why bother with the headaches and embarrassment that come with mastering a new language? Because when you speak someone’s language you can speak to their heart. Read More

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A Day in the Life: Language Learner

Have you wondered what it’s like to be a worker in early stages of language learning? Christar workers all go through this process. Here’s a glimpse into that world.Read More

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