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.
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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.
Stop Microwaving Your Missions Strategy
In ministry, we often think fast results are best. But Scripture compares the righteous to slowly-growing trees and the wicked to quickly-fading grass.
This Is America: A Returning Missionary’s Perspective
What’s most disturbing about returning from Africa isn’t just the consumerism in American culture, but the consumerism within the American church.
Michael Horton Answers: Should Missions Be ‘Radical’ or Ordinary?
Has the constant drumbeat of being radical, crazy, and missional actually hurt the ordinary work of missions in the church? Dr. Michael Horton explains.
Leverage Your Short-Term Mission Trips for Long-Term Goals
Short-term missions doesn’t have to hurt nationals or be the enemy of long-term impact. But to realize this, we must change our approach.
Take Your Job Overseas: Introducing Business for Missions
Consider seven reasons why working overseas can open gospel doors usually shut for traditional missionaries.
Why Aren’t We Talking About ‘Gospel Privilege’?
In our quest for justice, have we forgotten about the issue of gospel access? Chad Vegas, pastor and founder of Radius International, answers.
How God Miraculously Rescued Reeanna Mohammed From Fear of Hell
Reeanna from Trinidad shares how God brought her from a hopeless spiral of depression to humble service to Christ.
Counterfeit Confidence and the Christian Woman’s Identity
Missionary life reveals that the self-help approach to identity isn’t just misguided; it’s a false gospel.
Why Stay Long?
Longevity in ministry as a missionary, church planter, or pastor should be the rule, not the exception.
Dean Inserra on America’s Most-Underrated Mission Field
Cultural Christians are everywhere—from mainline churches to the Bible belt. But the issue is an evangelistic issue, not just a discipleship one.
