Shining Jesus’ Light
11-year-old Arwen, battling stage 4 neuroblastoma, shares how God and her missionary family are helping her battle this health crisis—as she brightly shines the light of Jesus for all to see.
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Jesus in Athens: Darren Carlson Discusses Refugee Documentary
Are the stories of refugee conversions true? Darren Carlson, president of Training Leaders International, explains TLI’s new documentary.
Why I Love Support Raising
Raising support seems crazy, but being a recipient of the obedience of others has increased my faith.
How This Hospital Is Reaching West Africa With the Gospel
With more than 1,700 professions of faith in a year, God is using Hôpital Baptiste Biblique to reach Togo in incredible ways.
The Foolish Quest for a ‘Silver Bullet’ in Global Missions
There is a madness in missions driven by one question: “Does it work?” But all methodologies must be tested against the biblical mandate.
8 Questions to Ask Your Pastor When Considering Missions
Involving your church leadership in your missions decision process is biblical—too important to leave to chance.
5 Ways to Become a Missionary Sending Church
Before you plan programs and initiatives, becoming a missionary sending church means building a church culture saturated with the gospel.
The Life of the Missionary Mind
How can missionaries and busy ministry workers make time for Scripture study, theological learning, and sermon prep?
Don’t Try to Change the World
God’s absolute perfection mean that his sovereign plan for the world is above reproach, in spite of all the things we’d change.
7 Things Your Church Should Not Do in Missions
Now more than ever, the possibilities to make a global impact are seemingly limitless. But there are certain things churches shouldn’t do.
3 Marks of a Faithful Missionary
Every missionary needs to prioritize devotion to Scripture, commitment to the local church, and applying grace and forgiveness to others.
Is Authoritative Preaching Just a Western Tradition?
Tom Ascol and Jared Longshore of Founders Ministries explain why preaching isn’t just a cultural form missionaries can cast aside in the name of contextualization.
Identifying the Missionary ‘Call’
While God can certainly give us inner promptings, his will doesn’t need to be found because it was never lost. It’s in Scripture.
7 Ways Short-Term Mission Trips Are Helpful
Many criticize short-term mission trips, for good reason. But we must not forget the ways short-term mission trips can be helpful.
Bringing the Gospel to Ferguson
Meet Chris and Kaitlin Brown, the newest incoming recruits of the ABWE North America team, with a vision to plant in Ferguson, Mo.
Should We Stop Sending Indebted Missionaries?
On average, U.S. college graduates leave school with $30,000 in educational debt. Should they be excluded from missions?
Shedding Light on the Field in Togo
ABWE President Paul Davis reflects on his time in West Africa.
Peanut Butter, Privilege, and Provision
The financial pressures of missionary life remind us that all our privileges are grace from the God who promised his presence with us on mission.