Updates
Recent Updates
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On Grief, Anger, and Redemption, by Christian Lewis
Every July 20th, I think about my brother.
This year Jordan would have turned 36.
People sometimes ask if grief gets easier. I don't know that it does. It changes. Some days it catches me by surprise. Other days it's as simple as watching my own kids play and wondering what kind of uncle Jordan would have been.
I still wonder what kind of father he would have become.
Those thoughts never really leave.
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Project Focus: Tanzania Bible Translation
June 17, 2026
15 years ago, Jordan Lewis traveled to a remote region of Tanzania where there was only one known Christian among more than 161,000 people, and no Bible in any of their languages.
Today, there are more than 30 churches among these people groups. And now, we are celebrating another historic milestone...
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Project Focus: Nepal
May 15, 2026
Nepal, a predominantly Hindu nation between India and China, is the 5th most unreached country in the world.
Christians are only 1.4% of the population of 29.6 million.
Believers face increasing persecution, anti-conversion laws, and legal pressure for sharing their faith.
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Project Focus: "What Are You Thinking?" Podcast
Apr 15, 2026
As radical Islamist intentions are dominating the U.S. news cycle of late, we are amazed at one of the strategies the Lord gave us for bringing Muslims into salvation…
Four years ago, God gave JLM an extraordinary opportunity to reach millions of unreached Muslims around the world.
Through a divine appointment with the founder and President of Alkarma TV, the door was opened to broadcast the “What Are You Thinking?” video podcast to the world.
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Project Focus: Women
March 19, 2026
Women in persecuted nations are making many news headlines lately, and at JLM we are honored to work with some of the bravest, boldest women leading change in these nations.
In honor of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, we’re excited to share a glimpse of the incredible women your generosity is empowering around the world.
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A Gospel Movement Across Indonesia
February 18, 2026
If you had to guess which country has the largest Muslim population in the world, what would you say? Saudi Arabia? Egypt? Iraq?
Most people assume the Middle East. But the answer might surprise you.
The country with the largest Muslim population is actually Indonesia — home to about 242 million Muslims, nearly 87% of its population.
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Before The Year Ends
December 30, 2025
Thank you for being a friend with JLM in 2025 and beyond. Quite frankly, I've never seen a harvest of souls as we have this past year. Your faith, prayers and partnership are a blessing to the lost.
As the year comes to a close, we want to highlight several opportunities where your support can make an immediate difference.
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Giving The Best Gift on Giving Tuesday
December 2, 2025
Giving Tuesday was created to refocus the season on generosity rather than consumerism.
At JLM, this is our heartbeat year-round as we reach those who have never heard the name of Jesus — many in Muslim and Hindu communities.
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Year End
November 22, 2025
As we approach the end of the year and prepare to celebrate Christ’s birth, millions around the world have yet to hear His name. While countless families will be shopping for gifts, we remain focused on bringing the greatest gift of all — salvation through the Gospel, one person at a time.
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Project Focus: India
October 15, 2025
Yesupadam was born into India's lowest caste, known as Dalit ("Untouchable”), and grew up in abject poverty, in a one-room hut with a dirt floor (seen below). He often went days without food, and recalls the heartbreaking memory of his loving mother who would lift his shirt and kiss his empty stomach in lieu of a meal.
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Project Focus: Bangladesh
September 18, 2025
In Bangladesh, entire villages have been encountering Jesus for the very first time. Earlier this year Emma, our JLM missionary to Muslims in NYC and Bangladesh, spent 4 months traveling across the country with a team.
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Project Focus: 400 Pakistan Water Pumps
August 14, 2025
This is a milestone moment — our 400th water pump has just been installed in Pakistan! That is more than just a number. 400 water pumps now flow in some of the most remote and unreached places in Pakistan. With each one, families receive clean water and hearts are opened to the gospel.
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Jordan's 35th Birthday
July 20, 2025
Today would’ve been Jordan’s 35th birthday. It still hits us when we think about all he’d likely be doing at this age… Instead, like many families, we live without our beloved son. Yet we also live so grateful for the memories we will never lose, and now the lives being changed through Jordan Lewis Missions around the world.
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Project Focus: Muslims
June 21, 2025
We’re excited to share some incredible news with you. In recent months, more than 1,800 Muslims in Pakistan and Bangladesh have made the decision to follow Christ!
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Project Focus: China
May 15, 2025
We’re excited to share an incredible milestone—over the last year, our team in China has reached 6 new Unengaged, Unreached People Groups (UUPGs), bringing our total to 31 UUPGs engaged with the gospel!
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Project Focus: Congo
April 16, 2025
Last summer, something EXTRAORDINARY happened in the heart of Congo.
Our JLM partner Mama Rose and her team brought the Gospel to a region that had never before heard the name of Jesus. -

World Water Day
March 22, 2025
Through the generosity of our supporters, Jordan Lewis Missions has been able to provide clean water to thousands in desperate need around the world, and these water pumps are opening hearts to the life-changing message of the Gospel.
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Project Focus: Children & Youth
February 18, 2025
Reaching the next generation for Christ is one of the most powerful ways to transform a nation.
When children encounter Jesus, they not only find hope and purpose, but they also become lights that impact their families and communities for generations to come. -

JLM 2024 Impact Report: Your Generosity in Action
January 21, 2025
Your prayers and generous giving to JLM in 2024 have made a tremendous impact, and we wanted to share just a glimpse of the lives that have been touched and transformed.
We give all the glory to God and extend our heartfelt gratitude to you, our incredible supporters.
Previous Updates
2024
December 18, 2024 - Help Us Reach the Unreached: Your Year-End Gift Matters
December 3, 2024 - On This Giving Tuesday — An Extraordinary Open Door for Untouchables in India
November 26, 2024 - This Giving Tuesday, Help Build a Beacon of Hope in India
October 15, 2024 - Youth Revival in Pakistan!
September 19, 2024 - A Wide Open Door in Nepal
August 14, 2024 - Transforming Lives in India: Building a Library for the Least of These
July 20, 2024 - Celebrate Jordan's Birthday by Changing Lives
June 29, 2024 - More Martyrs Today Than Ever Before
May 16, 2024 - A Man Was Literally Raised From the Dead in Southeast Asia!
April 17, 2024 - New Frontiers in China!
March 22, 2024- Today is World Water Day
March 20, 2024 - Jordan in Heaven for 10 Years Today 😢
February 28, 2024- What Are You Thinking Video Podcast: Launching Today!
February 15, 2024 - From UUPG to UPG: Witnessing Transformation in Tanzania
January 24, 2024 - Celebrating a Year of Impact with JLM
2023
December 13, 2023 - Reaching New Hearts in the Congo
December 7, 2023 - Motorbikes Make the Difference
November 27, 2023 - Reaching the Middle East
October 15, 2023 - Transformed Lives in China
September 15, 2023 - The Gospel of Jesus is Rapidly Spreading in Nepal
August 16, 2023 - Creative Technologies to Reach the Unreached
July 20, 2023 - A Riveting Video on Jordan's Birthday: Tanzania
June 15, 2023 - A Brief Video You’ll Want to See!
May 16, 2023 - Reaching the Unreached in Southeast Asia
April 17, 2023 - An Open Door in Congo
March 22, 2023 - Water Changes Everything
February 21, 2023 - Breakthroughs in Bangladesh
January 15, 2023 - Extraordinary Results & Stories
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December 20, 2022 - The Gospel is Spreading Rapidly to the Unreached Through JLM
December 10, 2022 - Our Favorite Gift of All
November 20, 2022 - THANKFUL for God’s Breakthroughs
October 16, 2022 - Breakthroughs in China
September 28, 2022 - “We don’t have food, we don’t have shelter…”
August 18, 2022 - Dozens Jump in Water to Be Baptized
July 27, 2022 - Good Morning World!
July 20, 2022 - How Unspeakable Loss Turns Into Immeasurable Gain
June 15, 2022 - Good News From China
May 15, 2022 - 200 Water Pumps…and Counting!
April 18, 2022 - The Gospel to the World…Reaching Millions
March 22, 2022 - All For a Cup of Clean Water…
March 8, 2022 - Life-Changing Women Reaching the World
February 15, 2022 - Creative Strategies For Reaching the Unreached
January 16, 2022 - An Extraordinary Year, Thanks to YOU!
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December 15, 2021 – The Gift of God’s Word
November 29, 2021 – Update: Tanzania Bible Translation
October 16, 2021 – Bangladesh and Beyond: Reaching the Unreached
September 20, 2021 – Reaching the World’s Unreached
July 15, 2021 – Reaching the Unreached: Muslims in NYC
June 18, 2021 – India Update: Lives saved because of you!
May 15, 2021 – Insider Update on India: “We desperately need God to intervene…”
April 14, 2021 – THIS is Headline News from China
March 22, 2021 – Amazing Women & the Life-Changing Impact of Clean Water!
March 20, 2021 – Jordan’s Amazing Legacy Continues
February 23, 2021 – Clean water… and the Living Water tool
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December 1, 2020 – Worshiping God on Giving Tuesday
November 19, 2020 – The Gospel Advances in Pakistan
September 21, 2020 – This Riveting Story Moved Us to Tears…
July 25, 2020 – Imagine Not Being Able to Read Your Favorite Scripture
July 20, 2020 – 30 for Jordan’s 30th
July 10, 2020 – It’s a Full Circle Project!
May 5, 2020 – Reaching Muslims on Giving Tuesday
March 20, 2020 – Six Years Today, Our Son Jordan…
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September 18, 2019 – Reaching Muslims in NYC
July 13, 2019 – Field Report from our Executive Director Wayne Graham
March 20, 2019 – 5 years ago today our brother Jordan, passed away
February 18, 2019 – More than 2000 new churches have been planted…
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December 14, 2018 – Help us make a difference this Christmas
November 27, 2018 – Help Reach the Least Reached on Giving Tuesday
November 22, 2018 – Happy Thanksgiving from Jordan Lewis Missions
November 1, 2018 – Urgent Update from Pakistan from Our JLM Partner
October 16, 2018 – 22 Water Pumps and Counting
July 21, 2018 – John 4:14 Whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst…
June 20, 2018 – Reaching Refugees with the Gospel
June 6, 2018 – Our Twins’ Nightly Request, and Changing a Village One Drink at a Time…
March 13, 2018 – Do We Really Love the Lost?
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December 12, 2017 – Let’s Remember the Unreached this Christmas
November 16, 2017 – The Unreached Among Us
September 22, 2017 – Would you like to make a difference in North Korea?
August 25, 2017 – What’s God’s Strategy for the Middle East
July 28, 2017 – A Light in the Darkness
April 14, 2017 – Syrian Refugee Opportunity
March 20, 2017 – The Triumph of Jordan Lewis
March 10, 2017 – A Lasting Legacy
February 8, 2017 – Middle East Refugee Opportunity
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December 30, 2016 – End of Year Giving Opportunity
December 16, 2016 – Give the Gift of the Gospel
November 26, 2016 – Hope for the Middle East
October 21, 2016 – Martyrdom in the Middle East
September 30, 2016 – Reaching the Unreached Across Pakistan
August 1, 2016 – Creating a Legacy to Reach the Lost
June 15, 2016 – JLM Expands to Asia to Empower Underground Movements
May 19, 2016 – Light in the Darkness
April 14, 2016 – North Korea Urgent Prayer Request
March 22, 2016 – Jordan Lewis Missions…Help Us Reach the Lost
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December 17, 2015 – Leaving the 99 to go after the 1
December 1, 2015 – Let’s train 100,000 Chinese church planters together
October 23, 2015 – Let’s Reach the Middle East Together
July 14, 2015 – JLM Quarterly Report

