How Much Do the Unreached Know?
We tend to ignore God’s revelation in nature, but general revelation is what makes the unreached accountable to God.
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A Beautiful World: Through a Missionary’s Eyes
One family’s arrival in a restricted-access field reminded them of the steadfastness of God in changing circumstances.
Highway Robbery: Contending With Unrest in Haiti
Prayer and a flight change got a team of missionaries safely to the airport, but the struggle in Haiti is far from over.
Every Reason to Fail: Church Growth in Australia
An outreach in an Australian church exceeded expectations, despite seemingly insurmountable obstacles.
Addicted to Busy
Though we cloak our idolatry of productivity with the best of intentions, God desires to work in us before working through us.
26 Convicting Missions Quotes for Sending Pastors
Pastors are more critical in the task of sending new missionaries than they realize, and it starts with bold preaching.
The Role of Persuasion in Presenting the Gospel
Many people become uncomfortable when the word “persuade” is used in reference to evangelism, but the concept is biblical.
Maximizing Missions Pathways in a Changing World
ABWE’s new initiative expands beyond short-term and long-term to help spark a sending movement for a new generation.
Doing Missions When Living Is Gain
Many young people who have a big-God theology also have a romanticized view of suffering, martyrdom, and missions.
Brad Buser on Tribal Religion, Contextualization, and Disciple-Making
Veteran missionary Brad Buser shares why language learning and patient leadership training is critical to tribal ministry.
A Biblical Theology of Work and Identity, Part 4: Call or Command?
When a subjective “call” to ministry is mistaken for a divine command, the result is unnecessary anxiety and guilt.
How One College Student Went From Avoiding Missions to Full Surrender
Tyler Betz always felt a tug to ministry, but he knew missions wasn’t for him—until he served short-term.
Why There’s No Such Thing as African Christianity
Conrad Mbewe shares why fixation on cultural divisions drives fissures into the church, especially in missions.
Solus Christus: William Carey’s Missional Foundation
William Carey’s ministry teaches modern missionaries that the Bible, not emotions or experiences, shapes how we preach the gospel.
The Key to Longevity and Endurance in Church Planting
In an age where transience is normal, how can church planters endure for the long-haul? Veteran missionary Bob Trout shares.
A Biblical Theology of Work and Identity, Part 3: Demystifying ‘the Call’
Oftentimes when Christians throw around the word “calling,” they mean desire—and there’s an important difference.
Should You Stay or Go?
Every Christian has to ask this question. And while it’s tempting to think that everyone should “go,” some should stay, and others should revitalize existing ministries.
Don’t Just Send a Resume to a Church—Or a Missions Agency
Most people don’t know what to do—or not do—when applying as a pastor or missionary. Benjamin Vrbicek weighs in.