About
YARED HALCHE
Yared Halche is born and grew up in Ethiopia. He studied theology in Ethiopia, Norway and the United States. He earned his PhD in missiology from Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, IN, in 2009. Yared is married to Bethel and the Lord has blessed them with two children.
Yared started serving in the Lutheran of Ethiopia as a youth leader during the difficult communist era. His professional career started as a seminary teacher in south Ethiopia and continued as a missionary and mission developer in the United States. He served as a regional director for African Immigrants Ministry in the West coast. He pastored a congregation in Indiana that have members from 17 different countries. He currently serves as Interethnic Mission Executive in Southeastern District of the LCMS.
Perspectives
Witness Beyond Borders invites all believers to embark on a transformative missional journey transcending borders and cultures to reach the world for Christ. It provides methodological approaches to forge enduring partnerships with immigrant Christians and the second generation. The author’s own unique journey, which began in Ethiopia and spanned three continents, infuses each chapter with practical insights and real-life stories of how God works. Grounded in biblical principles, the book provides fresh perspective on powerful partnership possibilities between the Global North and Global South. Each chapter includes specific outreach methods, strategic processes, discussion questions, and self-assessment tools.
WITNESS BEYOND BORDERS
This handbook is enriched with practical insights and methods to respond to the Lord’s calling beyond everyday routines. Witness Beyond Borders invites all believers to embark on a transformative missional journey transcending borders and cultures to reach the world for Christ. It provides methodological approaches to forge enduring partnerships with immigrant Christians and the second generation. The author’s own unique journey, which began in Ethiopia and spanned three continents, infuses each chapter with practical insights and real-life stories of how God works. Grounded in biblical principles, the book provides fresh perspective on powerful partnership possibilities between the Global North and Global South. Each chapter includes specific outreach methods, strategic processes, discussion questions, and self-assessment tools.
The reader will learn how to:
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Develop a renewed vision for collaborative mission
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Use adaptive practical outreach and engagement ideas
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Turn outreach constraints into opportunities
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Embrace sustainable kingdom growth