Mobilizing New Harvesters

While most of the Church is aware of the Great Commission, mobilizing people for mission is still a great challenge. With the insecurity in the world, changing funding models (causing a drop in funding for many) and challenges getting permissionsRead more…

Southern Baptists generously support missions

As they plan creative new ways to reach the lost, the International Mission Board and Woman’s Missionary Union leaders expressed gratitude to Southern Baptists for the generous support churches gave to the 2014 Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for international missions. Finalized inRead more…

finance for living: resourcing global mission

The Stewardship Finance for Living papers are excellent resources for missionaries who need to raise personal support. Each one has been written by an expert who understands the particular challenges faced by Christian workers who live on a support basis.Read more…

prepare: getting ready for mission

Starting anything for the first time requires a certain amount of preparation; some are better than others at this and maybe the temptation to ‘just get on with it’ means we don’t fully appreciate what’s involved (anyone who’s attempted flatRead more…

The Lausanne Standards – A Narrative Foundation

The role of money in international missions had been an issue in the global church for many years. The Lausanne Committee for World Evangelization published the Lausanne Standards (http://www.lausannestandards.org/) as a set of values and principles to guide donors andRead more…

What is God’s Global Urban Mission

In the past, most mission work was done in rural areas. That made sense because most people lived in rural communities. But the biggest challenge is now in cities, and there we find the shortage of workers. Many missionaries areRead more…

On Evangelism vs. Missions

Christianity Today just published an article by Bobby Ross Jr. reporting on one denomination’s discussion on local evangelism versus foreign missions. Indeed, there is so much debate on evangelism and missions these days. You may find the recent article byRead more…