Two years ago, Mona was saved from a false religion. She recounted her conversion at our recent Bible study. She had heard numerous times from missionaries that Jesus was the only way. She had sat through several Bible studies and church services. It was not until she heard the message of Jesus “in her mother…
These are challenging days for Bible colleges and Bible Institutes as they close their doors or experience declining enrollment. Yet these institutions have been the engine that drove missions in the past. Parents can help change this trajectory. To see the entire list of Senders Videos, please click here.
The previous generations have done a great job of taking to gospel to much of the world yet there are some places around the world that are unreached. Each setting requires a different kind of strategy and missionary. Your church should be aware of this as you strategize your missions program. To see the entire…
Tini was born and raised in an isolated village* in West Africa. One day Tini and some other kids were returning to the village after having been out in the bush to collect fruit. When they reached a chest deep stream, everyone crossed over and ran ahead, leaving Tini behind. The stream was narrow enough…
Every age group can contribute to the cause of Christ. Here are some ways that Seniors can contribute to missions worldwide. To see the entire list of Senders Videos, please click here.
In addition to theological training, potential missionaries need practical experience. The church is God’s vehicle for discipling new missionaries in an environment of learning, accountability, and service. In this short video you’ll learn of the approach of one church that used an informal and relational internship program, two years in length, based upon three key…
There is more to being a pastor or missionary than having a formal theological degree. Down through church history, the local church has repeatedly launched missionaries and pastors who have not gone to Seminary. Is that possible today? To see the entire list of Senders Videos, please click here.
Time was running out. With the number of pandemic cases rising and an inevitable shutdown looming in our Asian city, I scheduled the baptismal service with only a week and a half of lead time. My inner planner cringed at the spontaneity demanded by 2020. Then we prayed and waited to see if we would…
Choosing a mission agency is more important than choosing where in the world you will be a missionary. Here are the practical steps to take in choosing the right agency for you. To see the entire list of Senders Videos, please click here.
Most churches have never sent a missionary from their church. Here is what Pastors say are their reasons for not producing and sending missionaries from their congregation. To see the entire list of Senders Videos, please click here.