News & Updates - Rosedale International

North America

July 21, 2025

Twenty Rides: One Mission

The year was 2006. The network's annual conference was scheduled to take place in Plain City, Ohio, and Merlin Miller of Middlebury, Indiana, had recently taken up biking. "I thought, Rosedale's not that far away. Maybe I should bike…

Madalyn, Media Coordinator

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Mediterranean

May 12, 2025

Radical Love: A REACH Reflection

On Easter morning, I joined some of the extended Mediterranean team for a sunrise hike. Before dawn, we climbed the mountain in total silence, and as the sun rose, the man who took us shouted, "The Son…

REACH Team Mediterranean

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Asia

May 2, 2025

Ambitious Prayers: An Invitation

In a hot and bustling market in a South Asian border city, Santanu spends his day making and repairing leather shoes. He is remarkably cheerful, earning the nickname "happy, smiling man" from his neighbors. His background, however,…

Tom, Asia Regional Director

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News North America

April 22, 2025

Job Opening: Communications Team Leader

Rosedale International is seeking a mission-minded, creative, and detailed individual to lead our communications team. This role calls for someone with strong skills in video production and graphic design, web design experience, and a passion for visual…

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Africa

March 11, 2025

Chickens for Jesus

When you think of missions, what comes to mind? For me, it was always going somewhere far away and teaching the Bible in a new language to people who lived radically different lives than I did—or at…

Mike, Director of Partner Development

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Mediterranean

January 8, 2025

As He Said He Would

This summer, after completing her first term in the Mediterranean, Esperanza returned to Columbus for a time of debrief. The Communication team sat down with her to catch up about her experiences over the last two years;…

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News

December 5, 2024

A Year of Plenty

As the end of the year approaches, we at Rosedale International (RI) have been reflecting on the multitude of blessings brought to us in 2024. While the list is far too long to fully recount, we wanted…

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REACH

November 4, 2024

REACH: For the Sake of the Kingdom

On August 31, the Rosedale International Center (RIC) in Columbus, OH, sprang to life as twelve young adults poured into the building with their families in tow. These young people—representing six states and three countries, different backgrounds,…

Madalyn, Media Coordinator

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News

October 3, 2024

Living Sacrifices

God first commanded the people of Israel to make a daily burnt offering in Leviticus 1. This sacrifice atoned for the nation's unintended sin, inviting them to draw near to God. God no longer requires daily burnt…

Mother of an RI Worker

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News

October 3, 2024

Job Opening: Hospitality Coordinator

Are you passionate about creating a welcoming space for gatherings and celebrations? Rosedale International is seeking a dedicated Hospitality Coordinator to organize and enhance the guest experience at the Rosedale International Center in Columbus, Ohio. This position…

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News

September 5, 2024

Carpe Diem: What Are You Chasing?

Carpe diem, or "seize the day," as it's often translated in English, is a phrase I first heard as a high school student. I thought it was an exciting motto, but also thought it felt a bit…

Mike, Director of Partner Development

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Africa

July 2, 2024

“Listen to My Voice”

Five months ago, I moved with my family from Ohio to East Africa. We left in the dark on an icy morning, and arrived more than 24 hours later into the blazing sun of noon in the…

Gloria, RI Worker

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Africa Asia

June 3, 2024

Stepping Out: Chloe and Nila

She didn't know it at the time, but a short mission trip to Panama would land Chloe in East Africa within the year. "It was a five-week trip to help refugees coming in from Venezuela," she explains.…

Madalyn, Media Coordinator

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Africa

May 2, 2024

Transformational Love

I met Bo in 2011, when my wife Karen and I first visited the village of Catel in Guinea Bissau. He was charismatic and beloved by many people. I noticed that his house was the nicest in…

Mike, Director of Partner Development

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Video

April 9, 2024

Ride for Missions

Footage from Ride for Missions Florida 2024. If you'd like to join the summer ride, July 27-31, in Maryland and Delaware, learn more at: https://rosedaleinternational.org/rfm/

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Africa

April 2, 2024

The Rains Will Come: Two Updates from Africa

"I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God has been making it grow. So neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow. The one who…

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REACH Video

April 1, 2024

The Impact of REACH

Four REACHers share what the program has meant in their lives. Click here to learn more about REACH

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News

March 12, 2024

Better Together: Missions 101

What is missions? What does it look like? How do we define it? When my family served in West Africa, we served as a family unit, each member actively participating in the work. As Rosedale International (RI)'s…

Mike, Director of Partner Development

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Asia

February 6, 2024

Toward South Asia

Rosedale International (RI) is excited to introduce Roger and Susie, our newest workers on the field. In partnership with another mission organization, the couple has committed to serve in South Asia, and recently arrived in their new…

Madalyn, Media Coordinator

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News

January 10, 2024

A Vision of Love

Marcus (Team Zambia leader), Grace, Reid, Rochelle The end of the year brings bittersweet moments to Rosedale International (RI)'s Short-Term Programs (STP) team as our interns complete their term. We recently said farewell to Grace, Hospitality Assistant;…

Kara, Short-Term Programs Personnel Facilitator

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