4 Biblical Foundations for Contextualization
In contextualization, Scripture―not our experience―is the standard by which all things are to be evaluated.
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Dear Church, Missions Is Not For Your Own Discipleship
We cannot view the lost and unreached as tourist attractions or stops along the way in our own discipleship journey.
Your Questions Answered: The Missions Show Mailbag Episode
How can a missionary change sending churches? Can I start a family on the field? Is missions easier as a single? Scott and Alex dive in.
3 Reasons Europe Still Needs Missionaries
We tend to associate the unreached with the 10/40 Window, not with the historic home of Christendom. But this is a faulty assumption.
A ‘Chance’ Phone Call During Prayer Led This Family to the Mission Field
When David and Rachel Bell set aside a day to pray about missions, they received a call—literally.
Personal Evangelism for the Church Planter and the Church Plant
If evangelism is to be woven into the fabric of the life of a new church plant and its pastor, it takes some thought and planning.
A Biblical Theology of Work and Identity, Part 2
Our temptation is to put people in ministry on a pedestal, but all Christians are commanded to work—hard.
Rachel Jankovic on Identity and the Mission Field of Motherhood
How can women view motherhood as a “mission field,” despite the lies culture tells them about their identities? Rachel Jankovic explains.
Transforming Addicts in the Caribbean With the Gospel
Lennox Boodram was suicidal until he encountered the gospel. Now he is making disciples along with the missionaries surrounding him.
3 Blessings of Being a Missionary Kid
Life as a third-culture kid has its price—lost relationships, hard transitions—but the silver lining outweighs the cost.
What the West Should Know About Churches in Africa
In spite of popular assumptions, Christ is building his church in Africa—and most Westerners remain unaware.
Learning From Paul’s Other ‘Macedonian Call’
Paul’s first “Macedonian call” was a supernatural summons to evangelism; the second was a plea for the privilege to give.
How Missionaries ‘Photobomb’ God
We rob God of his glory in ministry when we insert our egos and agendas into the picture.
Faithfulness or Pragmatism? Andy Johnson on Ministry Methodologies
In missions and church planting, are we free to try “whatever works”? Andy Johnson of 9Marks answers.
From ‘Being Right’ to Broken for Missions
Josh Greve’s two loves were “basketball and being right” until God burdened him for global theological famine.
Why Missionaries Need to Be Fluent in Lament
The unique pressures of missions require a deep, spiritual outlet only found through biblical mourning.
What Christians Get Wrong About Reaching Muslims: Fouad Masri Answers
The founder of Crescent Project shares his story of life in the Middle East and how Christians can build bridges with Muslims during Ramadan.
A Biblical Theology of Work and Identity, Part 1
The Bible never gives an example of a specific vocational “call” for ordinary Christians to identify themselves with an occupation or work.
