Is there biblical precedent for deputation? Do any of the teachings of Jesus or Paul bear on it? Can any of the advantages of deputation be fulfilled in a more scriptural way?
As we planned for theological education by extension (TEE) in Argentina, we sought a program that would develop leaders who could demonstrate Bible knowledge, ministry skills, and traits of Christian character. We did not anticipate the reception the program has enjoyed, nor the results we have already seen.
There are many obstacles to fuller integration of women in mission work.
Missionary women face distinctive challenges in their service.
Handling conflicting emotions is a difficult task. Yet it is something we all face at one time or another. As we progress through life we inevitably encounter change, separation, and loss.
Missions is rapidly entering a new age marked by a decline in the growth of Western missionary-sending and a rapid increase in non-Western missions growth.
Lessons learned in brownout can be of life-changing importance.
What can be accomplished together is so much greater than what can be accomplished by individuals working on their own.
The Quiet Miracle is a missions periodical that I only recently became familiar with. It's published by Bible Literature International, and like most mission publications, it's free for the asking. It's a 24-page full-color magazine, with thought-provoking informative articles-well worth your time in writing for it (P.O. Box 477, Columbus, Ohio 43216)
Cooperation—if not merger—is needed between various mission organizations.
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