Discipleship
The Long and the Short of It: Long-term Discipleship from Short-term Mission Trips
Where have you previously served on short-term mission trips? I asked this question while sitting around the airport […]
International
Missionary Care
Post-Field Care: Plan, Presence, and Pathways to Reengagement
Post-field care can be the most challenging care for churches to provide. Missionaries come home for numerous reasons—scheduled […]
Missionary Care
On-Field Care: Prayer Is Not Just the Means to Do the Work—It Is the Work
“Prayer does not equip us for greater works—prayer is the greater work. Yet we think of prayer as […]
Missionary Care
Pre-Field Care: The Oft-Forgotten Element of Missionary Care
Church leaders should recruit like coaches. Successful coaches know what type of players they want, and instead of […]
Great Commission
Entry: An Essential Part of the Missionary Task
Conversations about missions often focus on evangelism, discipleship, and church planting. These are essential elements of the missionary […]
Great Commission
Stop Signs and Security Gates: Opportunities to Serve
I barely knew any Spanish and hardly had any relationships. I was learning to navigate the city and […]
Calling
How Do I Know if God Is Calling Me to Vocational Ministry?
Typically, anyone considering going to seminary asks the following questions: Is God really calling me to vocational ministry? […]
Mission Trip
How You Can Pray For Our Central Asia Team
Our summer mission trips are officially here, and we are kicking them off with our Central Asia trip. […]
Discipleship
Holding the Rope: How The Local Church Can Care Well for Her Partners
Paul, in the closing remarks of his letter to the Philippians, writes, “And you Philippians yourselves know that […]
Prayer
Your Summer Mission Trip Is Cancelled. Now What?
I remember the first time I stepped outside of the Delhi airport. With a rush of anxiety and […]
Current Events
For Mission Pastors and Mission Leaders: What to Communicate with Global Mission Partners during COVID-19
Like many mission pastors and mission leaders, I’ve altered my mode of operation for global missions because of […]
Women
Celebrating Women in Missions on International Women’s Day
This upcoming Sunday is International Women’s Day. The official International Women’s Day website refers to it as “a […]
Great Commission
Go: Spend a Semester in Wales
The psalmist proclaims in Psalm 105:1, “Give thanks to the Lord, call on his name; make known among […]
Current Events
3 Ways to Pray for Iran
The Islamic Republic of Iran continues to dominate the US news cycles again. A couple weeks ago in […]
Great Commission
2 Reasons to Go on the Central Asia Cultural Study Tour
It has been almost a year since I stepped foot on the continent of Asia for the first […]
Great Commission
The One Versus Millions
Through the Global Theological Initiative at Southeastern Seminary, we have the privilege of engaging in educational, leadership development […]
IMB
Rhythms of Grace: An Update from the Field
A year ago, our family arrived to training with the International Mission Board. After selling or giving away […]
Holiday
Praying for Missionaries During the Christmas Season
At Christmas, I’m sometimes asked for specific ways to pray for our missionaries overseas. I’ve compiled a list […]
Holiday
Every Good and Perfect Gift: The Impact of the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering
Drew* and Alexandra* currently serve overseas with the International Mission Board in South Asia, along with their baby […]
Calling
What are You Doing Now? The Real Question to Ask Prospective Missionaries
“I’m sensing God might be leading me to the mission field. What should I do next?” This is […]
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