From the cross to the world
How the good news of Easter is inspiring young adults to travel across the world.
“Do you consider yourself a missionary?” a friend asked over a steaming hot chocolate at one of our irregular catch-ups.
We had been chatting about life when the topic of working for BMS World Mission had come up. I had been sharing with her what God had been up to around the world.
“I don’t really know; definitely not a traditional one,” I smiled at her. “But I do write a lot about them.”
“What does it mean to be a missionary then, and what’s stopping you?” she asked.
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What it means to be a missionary is the question a group of young people have been considering at a BMS-supported training event, March4Mission. This year, the course ran over two weeks in Malaysia, inviting young adults from the UK and north east India to ignite their passion and be equipped for a life of mission.
It combined training, practical experiences and opportunities to reflect on diverse topics such as gender justice, creation care and leadership. March4Mission’s aim is to inspire young adults in discovering how every aspect of their lives can be used by God as an expression of mission.
Meet two of last year’s March4Mission cohort who did just that: Khrieke and Vetho.
As someone who works in an admin position, traditional forms of overseas mission weren’t something Khrieke could see herself doing. Learning that the definition of mission is so much broader reassured her. “In my daily work, even if it doesn't feel like it, I'm doing mission work,” Khrieke explains.
Vetho, too, confirmed the impact that March4Mission 2025 had had on his life. “It changed my whole perspective about what mission can be. God works through different areas of mission in different fields.”
Encouraged by last year’s cohort, BMS continued to support the course in 2026, and because of your help, we were able to send three people from the UK to participate. They became part of a group of around twenty participants from different countries and cultures, all seeking to learn more about God.
Two of these new friends are Stephen and Rokotono.
“I am learning how rich and deep mission is and vital it is for each of us to be a part of it,” Rokotono shares. “I am learning to appreciate and really understand the importance of our stories which can impact on the work of mission.”
Stephen agrees. “Mission is not only about evangelism and discipleship but also care and stewardship as well as mercy and justice.”
Through topics such as What is Mission, Asian Religions, Music, Creative Arts and Mission, Workplace as Mission and Fundraising and Mission, March4Mission in 2026 has continued to inspire students about what they can take home to become efficient missionaries – whether formally commissioned or not – in their own countries.
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Eastertime is one of the few times in the year where culture shifts its focus to Christianity. Between the many chocolate eggs and hot cross buns, discussions around faith become more natural. It is an amazing chance to share with friends and family about why we believe what we believe.
Because of your support, you have made March4Mission possible, and you are a vital part of raising up the next generation of mission workers.
So, while we ponder the idea that all of us are called to be missionaries, have you considered that your support for BMS, whether through prayer or giving, is a form of mission?
This Easter, let’s remember my friend’s thought-provoking question: “What does it mean to be a missionary then, and what’s stopping you?”
Author: Alice Cheeseman
Published: 02/04/2026
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