Today, March 15, marks five years since the start of the Syrian Civil War. The war was ignited after an uprising against the government in 2011.  Protestors demanded democracy in the face of a violent and totalitarian regime led by President Bashar al-Assad. Numerous rebel armies and military forces have entered the war making any claim to simple understanding of …

It’s finally here! After months of training, preparation, and prayer, our team is finally leaving for Malaysia tomorrow morning. Once our team lands in Malaysia, they will meet up with our partner on the ground. We are so excited to work together! Our partner has shared with us that one of the greatest struggles in Malaysia is getting people to …

Tensions continue to rise in Greece and around the world due to the ongoing refugee crisis. Check out this new update from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees on the situation and continue to pray for refugees globally! UNHCR Warns of Imminent Humanitarian Crisis in Greece

In just one week, our first short-term Malaysia team will head out. After one last training session, they will pack their bags, check in to their flights, and probably do the nervous where-is-my-passport dance about thirteen times before actually flying out. Our team has been diligently preparing their hearts and minds for this trip. At CARH, we greatly value learning …

Today we are standing with the End It Movement to shine a light on modern slavery. Be in it to END IT!

In less than a month, we will be sending our first short-term team to Malaysia! A team of 10 will leave from New Orleans and arrive after nearly two full days of travel. Once in Malaysia, the team will meet with our partner on the ground. The team will focus on urban evangelism and social justice ministries during their week …

The idea that “anything helps” pervades our culture today, but on closer inspection, no matter the setting or situation, not just anything is helpful. This is especially true when exploring short-term volunteer opportunities. When someone decides to serve in another context, whether in a different country or someplace close to home, it is easy to launch into it with the …

Secretary of State John Kerry and Sergey V. Lavrov announced this past week that a cease-fire in Syria has been agreed upon in addition to a plan for humanitarian aid efforts. Check out this article from The New York Times for more details. Pray for the world’s leaders and the people of Syria as this could have a huge impact …

Though news coverage waxes and wanes, the refugee crisis persists in Europe. It is estimated that well over a million refugees have come through Greece, seeking asylum from persecution and war. They flee their homes in countries such as Iran, Afghanistan, and Syria in the hopes of finding safety. Many arrive in Greece, the entryway to Europe and the Western …

Prayer is such an integral part of our ministry – of any ministry, really. The CARH staff knows that any new endeavor and any continued work must be bathed in prayer. It’s easy to become so caught up in the excitement of the GO and DO aspects of ministry that we forget to slow down long enough to share with …