Ten Challenges That May Make Going Home Look Attractive
Now be honest. Have you ever thought that missionaries who lasted only one term on the field were wimps? Or even worse, what about those who didn’t even last a term?
The Talking Drums: What Are They Saying about You?
In oral societies, the community will either work with you or against you depending on the extent to which you have worked your way into the networking system.
Carrying out Christ’s Mission in a Leaking Boat?
Having moved into Christianity’s third millennium, we can assume that Christ’s mission for the Church on this planet, as well as we are able to understand it from the Scriptures, is nearing completion.
What Is Our Priority?
A Lutheran pastor from the confessional church, who had lived through the horrors of Nazism, was asked why the great body of Lutherans did not rise up against Hitler. He responded by saying, “We lost our sense of eternity.”
Short-term Missions: Building Sustainable Mission Relationships
With the continued growth of short-term missions, those who are short-term mission mobilizers need to consider the value of developing sustainable mission relationships with career missionaries and national Christians.
When Will You Be Home?
I will be back in two days”…. “two weeks” “two months.” These are familiar words in the lives of many couples in ministry today. As the world shrinks, the need and expectation for travel in the context of ministry is greater than ever.
Helping Children Cope with Change
Change. It is inevitable, scary and challenging. It is hard for ‘ adults to deal with. It can be even more overwhelming and crippling for children.
Let’s Be Honest about Missionary Marriages
John and Shirley (pseudonyms) had been happily married for several years before coming to the field. As they struggled through transition into a new culture, a new job, a new language and a new lifestyle, their marital relationship began to suffer.
Let’s Be Honest about Missionary Marriages
John and Shirley (pseudonyms) had been happily married for several years before coming to the field. As they struggled through transition into a new culture, a new job, a new language and a new lifestyle, their marital relationship began to suffer.
Global Report: Evangelicals Tackle Social Issues at 11th WEF General Assembly
World Evangelical Fellowship moves into the new century with a new name and energized vision.