Amid political and economic shifts, Christ calls his church to recenter its mission.
Reflections
5 Ways Churches Can Assist Missionaries on Furlough
William Carey, a pioneer missionary, famously stated to Andrew Fuller, “I will go down into the pit, if you will hold the rope.” Missionaries dedicate their lives to spreading the gospel, often in difficult places that are far from their homes. Their work is...
Combating 5 Deceptions Plaguing the Global Church
When we think of the Great Commission, we often focus on reaching the lost and preaching the gospel. Yet, in Matthew 28, Jesus commands his followers not only to go and make disciples but to accomplish that task through teaching them to observe all that he has...
Equipping the Saints for the Work of Ministry
By training leaders who can teach others, we ensure that the gospel continues to spread to every corner of the globe.
Is Your Church Truly Missional?: Lessons from Acts 13 on Prayer, Sending, and Sacrifice
When you hear the word “missions,” what comes to mind? For many, it’s finances—missions giving, monthly support, special offerings, and love gifts. It’s understandable. After all, financial support is the primary way churches send missionaries across the globe. ...
Supporting Our Pre-field Missionaries
It has been suggested that the New Testament says more about giving to missionaries than about any other type of giving (e.g., Matthew 10:7-10; Mark 6:7-11; Luke 10:1-16; Acts 15:3; Romans 10:13-15; 15:23-24; 1 Corinthians 9:1-14; 16:6-11; 2 Corinthians 1:16;...
Japanese Cultural Beliefs Present Missions Challenges in Tokyo
Traditional religions and modern atheism present unique challenges for reaching the largest unreached nation still open to missionaries.
The Heartbeat of Missions
Sakera. The first day I met you, you were so scared of everything around you. You were so shy that when I would say something to you via the translator, you didn’t want to respond or even make eye contact. You and your family had just fled for your lives from the...
7 Christmas Carols That Are Actually About Missions
There are times I think Christmas carols are just plain better than our normal songs and hymns. Why? So much of modern worship is emotional. Jesus is presented merely as a loving friend rather than as a dying, rising, reigning Lord. Yet, at Christmastime, even while...
That Your Way May Be Known on Earth
Jacky and I recently attended an evangelistic concert in an Arabic church led by Z.,our newest ABWE Canada missionary. While we could not understand the words, itwas a joy to be surrounded by hundreds of Arabic people exalting the name of Jesus.What is happening today...