What does it look like to serve the Kingdom faithfully behind the scenes — while raising a family, leading globally, and carrying a heart for missions?

In this episode of Opening the Way, Jade sits down with Hannah Levi, Head of Global Development at Harvesters Ministries, for an honest and deeply encouraging conversation about motherhood, missions, sacrifice, servant leadership, and the work of connecting people to the Gospel globally.

From growing up in rural Vermont, to serving for 20 years in South Sudan, to now helping lead global development initiatives through Harvesters Ministries — Hannah shares a remarkable testimony of surrender, faith, and obedience to God’s call.

Together, they explore:
• What servant leadership really means.
• The realities of fundraising and global missions.
• Motherhood, sacrifice, and trusting God through transitions.
• Why community and the local church matter deeply.
• The difference between fundraising and Kingdom partnership.
• The importance of excellence, stewardship, and communication in ministry.

This conversation is filled with wisdom, humility, practical insight, and a beautiful reminder that God often works powerfully through ordinary faithfulness.

Whether you're involved in ministry, missions, leadership, development work, or simply trying to faithfully follow Christ in your everyday life — this episode will encourage you deeply.

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What part of Hannah’s story impacted you the most?

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Harvesters Ministries is a church-planting organisation dedicated to fulfilling the Great Commission. For over 25 years, we have been training pastors, evangelising the lost, discipling believers, planting churches and distributing Bibles. Operating in more than 90 countries, our vision is to plant 1 million churches by 2030, opening the way for the world to know Jesus.

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What happens when a former Catholic faith defender encounters the Word of God for himself and everything changes?

In this episode of Opening the Way, Jade sits down with Bishop Noel Centino from the Philippines for a deeply honest and powerful conversation about faith, revival, discipleship, and the realities facing the Church in the Philippines today.

From defending Catholic doctrine as a young man, to becoming a passionate advocate for disciple-making movements across the Visayas region, Bishop Noel shares his remarkable testimony and the burden he carries for pastors, churches, and the next generation of believers.

Together, they explore:
• The growth of the evangelical Church in the Philippines
• Why reading Scripture personally changes everything
• The challenges pastors face in poorer regions
• The danger of churches becoming comfortable and stagnant
• Why evangelism and discipleship must remain central to the Church
• The urgent need for mentorship, accountability, and Kingdom-minded leadership

This conversation is filled with wisdom, conviction, humour, honesty, and a genuine love for people and the Gospel.

Whether you're a pastor, ministry leader, disciple-maker, or simply hungry to see revival in the Church again — this episode will challenge and encourage you deeply.

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What impacted you most from Bishop Noel’s story?

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What happens when Bible distribution, church planting, technology, and global missions all collide with one purpose... making Jesus known?

In this episode of Opening the Way, Jade and Vaughn sit down with Ted Draper and Alan White from Biblica to unpack the incredible story behind one of the world’s leading Bible translation and distribution organizations.

From the history of Biblica spanning more than 200 years, to modern-day innovation reaching unreached people groups across the globe, this conversation is filled with vision, wisdom, humour, and powerful insight into what God is doing through Kingdom partnerships.

Together, they explore:
• Why Bible access still matters in today’s world
• The role of technology and AI in future Bible distribution
• What makes healthy Kingdom partnerships thrive
• The importance of stewardship, leadership, and trust
• How organizations like Biblica and Harvesters are reaching the “last mile” together
• Why the global Church should be more encouraged than ever

This conversation is practical, inspiring, and deeply encouraging for anyone passionate about missions, discipleship, leadership, and seeing the Gospel reach every nation.

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What stood out most to you from this conversation?

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