Muslims
A Call to Prayer During Ramadan
What is Ramadan? Ramadan is an Islamic holiday during which Muslims pray and fast for thirty days. It […]
International
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- Senders
Counting the Cost for the Sender
On a recent trip to the place where I served my Journeyman term, I went to the movies […]
- International Missions
What William Carey can Teach us About Global Missions
William Carey, who is considered to be the father of the modern missions movement, faced significant criticism for […]
- Prayer
The Role of Reflection and Prayer While on the Field
- Culture
A Lesson from Southeast Asian Pastors
I was six months into living in Southeast Asia when I was roped into my first extended road […]
IMB
Loneliness in the Life of a Missionary (Part 2)
So what are we to do? In Part 1, we saw that loneliness is a reality for those […]
Gospel
Biblical Hospitality: Being an Imitator of a Welcoming God
As I looked out of the window while waiting for the plane to take off, I reflected on […]
IMB
Stories of the Sent: It Is Time to Go
How To Discern God’s Call To Ministry
One of the most common questions we hear from others preparing for or entering into training for ministry […]
Evangelism
Biblical Storytelling: Narrative Evangelism and Apologetics
The Bible is a unique book for a number of reasons. Most importantly, it is God’s written Word.[1] […]
Calling
What God Can Do Through a Short-Term Trip
Wheels up. Goodbye America. I had never experienced the strange realization that the next time my feet were […]
Evangelism
Stories of the Sent: Gospel Seeds Take Root in South Asia
Great Commission
More Than a Cup of Coffee: The Church’s Guide to Receiving Back Missionaries
Arriving on the field, I was eager to learn my new local culture. There, morning coffee was made […]
Equipping
Fruit That Lasts: Abiding in Christ for Mission Impact
Over the years, I have read books and listened to teachers discuss tools and best practices for ministry […]
Essentials of Partnership Between the Local Church and Mission Agency in Missionary Care
Field Day was always an exciting day as an elementary student—from the water balloon toss to the three-legged […]
Stories of the Sent: Pray for the Persecuted and Their Persecutors
Language
Persevering in Language Learning
I held a small paper cup filled with warm spiced chai. I sat around a faded blue plastic […]
Short-Term Missions: Opportunity for Deep Discipleship
Short-term mission trips hold all kinds of opportunities. If you are planning to join a mission trip with […]
Tales of Home under the Mulberry Tree
Under the Mulberry Tree I look up and see our friends have swarmed a nearby, ordinary-looking tree. They’re […]
Equipping
Rooted and Restored: How the Church Supports Third Culture Kids
“Satan attacks the vulnerable. And he will use anything, even damaging your children, to discourage you.” Those words […]
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