Down with Financial Paternalism
This article is a response to the article “When the Mission Pays the Pastor,” by Wayne Allen, April 1998 EMQ.
Preaching What We Practice: Not Always the Answer
This article is a response to “When the Mission Pays the Pastor” by Wayne Allen, April 1998 EMQ.
When the Mission Pays the Pastor
The wisdom of supporting national pastors with mission funds has been debated for many years.
Valentine’s Day Comes to Africa
Clashes between modern and traditional ways of life are occurring all across Africa today.
Ignorance Is NOT Bliss
When families back home face difficulty, missionaries overseas want to know.
Never Cut a Deal with a Dragon
Three temptations the church faces—and why we resist them.
Provenness: Taking a Hard Look at the Disciple-making Leaders We Choose to Send
Churches and agencies should consider taking a closer look at the track record of the people they send to plant churches or train national church planters.
What Is Our Message?
Our preference for methods and numbers over content may be watering down the gospel we take to the nations.
The Essence of the Church
The supreme purpose of human history is the calling out and perfecting of the Bride of our Lord Jesus Christ. The church is the masterpiece of God’s wisdom.
Reaching the Resistant
Few things stir the soul like being part of a major mobilization for a grand and worthy cause. The heart beats strong, excitement tinges the air, and the mind is wonderfully focused.