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In the early 1980’s it became evident to many associated with the United World Mission that God was about to “do a new thing.” The mission is now in the early stages of this new work of God. His leading has truly been amazing as he has used his Word to give us new vision and direction.

One of the important benefits Christianity has offered Third World women has been a cause around which to gather for social and spiritual purposes.

In our ranking of mission priorities, where do the world’s kids fit? Are they being slighted by more majestic issues, by more serious concerns? Do we subconsciously, perhaps, look down our noses at agencies that work with children?

Reports from around the world.

In many cases, deeper problems lie behind so-called poor interpersonal relationships.

As I have talked with 121 missionaries and many mission leaders over a three-year period, I have become convinced of the importance of good selection— and of the dangers of inadequacy in the process.

Mission agencies have long been concerned about why some of their people don’t last on the field. They have done many studies, uncovered many reasons, and prescribed many cures.

Reports from around the world

This way of church planting has stolen my heart. We began working with our first church planting training team in 1972. In one year a church was started.

Abou Traore was not a traditional sorcerer, the kind who regulates daily events in a small traditional village. Rather he worked hand-in-hand with the Muslim leaders in larger towns of Burkina Faso.