When Nothing Works: A Path of Humble Obedience
In ministry and in parenting, the way forward begins with setting aside our own ambitions.
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The Church off the Beaten Path
A growing church in rural Togo assembles its meeting place in a village clearing.
A Call to Prayer: 4 Ways to Pray for Muslims During Ramadan
A celebration that may feel foreign to Christians could present open doors for evangelizing Muslims.
From the Pews to the Pulpit: How to Mobilize Future Church Planters
The people in your church right now are the pipeline for future church planters, pastors, and ministry leaders.
Can We Ever Be ‘Worthy’ of the Gospel?
Walking “worthy” of the gospel may not mean what you think.
Does the Church Have One Mission or Two?
Author Justin Schell joins to discuss the basics of the Great Commission—and our calling to words and deeds.
The Missionary Spirit of Saint Patrick: 6 Quotes
Long before he became an icon for a commercialized holiday, Saint Patrick stood a symbol of missionary zeal.
Seated Versus Sent: Church Growth, Discipleship, and a Way Forward
Rather than measuring church health by numeric growth or depth of discipleship, we can look to the Great Commission to recalibrate our metrics.
Open Initiative Launches in the Caribbean Basin
ABWE launches a second field for the Open Initiative to reach unreached communities in the Caribbean Basin.
The Missionary’s Question: To Live or Die?
The Apostle Paul’s dilemma forces us to reorient our priorities.
Can We Learn From Movements?
One missionary shares a controversial perspective on what two contrary schools of thought can learn from each other.
5 Ways to Encourage a Missionary in a Restricted-Access Country
Overcoming communication barriers to encourage missionaries serving in restricted contexts is worth the risk.
Why Loving Your Neighbor Means Learning Their Language
When reaching unreached people groups, learning the local language is crucial for loving God and loving others.
A Case for Christian Optimism
We can be assured that we are “immortal” until our Master’s purpose for us is accomplished.
Is Revival Biblical?
Alex Kocman and Scott Dunford discuss how missionaries should think about rumors of revivalism.
Bloom Where You Are Planted . . . or Don’t
Rather than expecting our lives to flourish with external blooming, we can trust that God works within us to produce fruit in his timing.
The Kind of Revival We Should Pray For: 4 Traits
Biblical examples of revival help us understand what kind of renewal we need and how to pray for it in faith.
Responding to Preachers With Impure Motives
Motives matter to God—yet we can rejoice that he uses even those with mixed motivations.