Lying, Hostile Nations, and the Great Commission
Missionaries cannot lie, but neither can they betray the mission.
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Send the Right Person
If your local church takes the gospel seriously, it should only send serious missionary candidates.
The Life of the Missionary Wife: Heather Farran on Motherhood on the Field
In this podcast episode, Heather Farran shares her personal experiences balancing the demands of family and ministry.
Stop Sending Missionaries: Why More Isn’t Always Better
A lot of people are going to the field who shouldn’t be—at least, not yet.
Becoming ‘Wacky Christians’
People often have inaccurate perceptions of missionaries. Ethan was no exception.
A Theology of Language: Dr. Vern Poythress Speaks
Dr. Vern Poythress explains why language isn’t just a barrier for missionaries—it’s a gift that flows out of the Trinity itself.
Doing Missions Requires Boots on the Ground
There is a direct correlation between the number of people who have an opportunity to be saved and the number of churches who send missionaries.
Unveiling the Muslim Insider Movement (Part 4): Retaining the Motive, Rejecting the Means
Although advocates of Insider Movement missions are often well-meaning, we must reject their methods.
A Time to Dance
Natalie Farran, a missionary kid, experiences a new kind of worship on a typical Sunday in South Sudan.
From Pagan Rituals to Christian Worship
A common zeal for the people of Japan led Ray and Shelley to the mission field.
Until The Whole World Hears: Three Powerful Stories
God isn’t done pulling people out of spiritual darkness and into his saving light.
Why You Aren’t Landing a Pastor Job (And How to Fix It)
Perhaps the reason so few Bible college and seminary graduates don’t land jobs in ministry is that they aren’t thinking globally.
Four Ways to Destress When Missions is Distressing
Health and longevity on the mission field depend upon regularly surrendering burdens to the Lord.
God Never Wastes Your Pain
When Anna returned from Togo after her brother's death, she felt compelled to reach others with the truth.
Desire for the Lost to Be Saved
The blessings and comforts of Christian life and society make it far too easy for us to forget the reality of Hell.
Is All Theology Cultural?
Biblical authority is under attack. Yet a missionary must communicate truth within a culture. How do we stay balanced?
Unveiling the Muslim Insider Movement (Part 3): Fruit Inspection
As with any methodology, we must judge the fruit of insider-movement missions efforts by their fruit.
Chosen to Go
David thought his Jewish heritage automatically saved him, but the gospel proved to him otherwise.