By Richard Kronk | What does it mean to be called? Many people in and out of the Church have opinions about the definition of this word. But its slippery meaning makes it hard to claim or verify. Perhaps it’s also hindering engagement in the Great Commission.
By Phill Butler | While Western culture praises individualism, God did not design us to go it alone. Scripture reveals that collaboration in life and ministry yields long-lasting fruit.
By Samson L. Uytanlet | Was tentmaking Paul’s intentional missions strategy? Or did Paul simply make tents during his missionary journeys because it was his profession? A deeper look at New Testament passages about Paul’s tentmaking work reveals a more nuanced answer.
By KyungMi Seo | The church in Korea grew rapidly for more than 100 years. This growth happened as the result of Koreans who carefully studied Scripture, zealously evangelized, and managed churches on their own without relying on missionaries. However, the church has declined during the last 20 years. A leadership model in the church that too closely resembles Confucianism and Shamanism may be a significant factor.
By Marcia Strauss | Many of us have been inspired by a story of a person who was a prayer warrior. But this model of individual prayer often reflects our cultural and personal bent toward individualism. This is not wrong, but it is an incomplete view of prayer. Praying together with others is also an essential part of our growth together and with God.
By Madison Strauder | Prayer guides can be an important way to engage the Church in participating in God’s mission. These simple tools help us steward the story of the nations and invite the global Church to join in fervent prayer for the unreached.
By Katherine Lorance | Many missionaries dutifully work to gain prayer commitments from churches, small groups, and individuals. Despite this emphasis on prayer, too few field workers know who is actually praying for them when they send out their prayer updates. What are some ways for missionaries and prayer supporters to improve their prayer relationships?
By Moses Olele | Prayer makes a tangible difference in God’s kingdom. From my city in Uganda, I have prayed with other believers for unreached peoples near and far. Our participation in prayer has moved mission work forward in ways we could not have imagined.
By Robin Smith | Prayer makes a difference! In our ministry we have witnessed the powerful role of prayer in this task of discipling the lost to become followers of Christ. We rejoice that we’ve been able to see a movement of disciples making disciples birthed among the people group we serve. We’re not alone. Disciple making movements are happening on every continent. As researchers study and track these movements, they’ve found 12 common characteristics shared among them. Thus, a powerful way to intercede for the lost is to pray for these characteristics to emerge and grow among the world’s UPGs.
By David Lewis | We do not know how many intercessors are around the world, and their impact is not easily quantifiable using earthly measurements. Nevertheless, we can find numerous examples of how prayer is essential to the gospel’s worldwide spread.
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