For several years I lived in northern Cameroon. In this region, I knew people from various ethnic groups and of various religious backgrounds. However, these diverse peoples had in common the fact that they were all, to some degree or another, Bibleless. Most of my neighbors did not have Scriptures in their language. A few had heard that the New Testament …
Missions
The 5 Most Encouraging Things to Say to Your Missionary
It’s Sunday morning. You’ve arrived at church. In the hustle and bustle, greeting friends, getting your kids where they need to go, you turn and there they are! Surprise turns to excitement as you look straight into the face of your missionary. At that critical moment, what do you say? Do you ask the question on the tip of your tongue, “Why are you …
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Fight on Your Knees: A Review of Eddie Byun’s ‘Praying for Your Missionary’
Eddie Byun’s Praying for Your Missionary is a practical introduction to the life and ministry of our missionaries and how we can care for them through prayer. Having served as a missionary and pastor himself, Byun knows that many missionaries feel like they are fighting alone. In response, he has written this book to move believers and churches to …
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5 Ways to Pray More for Your Missionaries
Their smiles are on your fridge door. You see them among the missionary photos at church. You might even hear your pastor mention them in a prayer. Now, you want to pray for your missionaries. Pray more. Even pray regularly. Here are five simple suggestions to start you toward praying more! 1. Open their latest newsletter. I often miss a …
Pentecost Then and Now, Part 2
On Pentecost, the Holy Spirit descended on the disciples in Jerusalem. They preached fearlessly, and by the end of the day about three thousand people were baptized. In the first article in this series, we looked at what Pentecost reveals about what the church was and will continue to be until gathered in eternal praise around the throne of God. In …