Recently I heard a message by Paris Reidhead entitled, “Ten Shekels and a Shirt.” In this message, Reidhead tells the story of two Moravian missionaries who left their communities to sell themselves into slavery in order to reach African slaves with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. As the two...
Mission
“When we all get to heaven, what a day of rejoicing that will be!” Amen.
Will there be any regrets in heaven?
It has been said that one of the greatest disappointments we’ll have once we get to heaven is how little we used the power of prayer!
Yes, the Bible tell us that God...
"'Not called!' did you say? ‘Not heard the call!' I think you should say. Put your ear down to the Bible . . . put your ear down to the burdened, agonized heart of humanity . . . listen to its . . . wail for help!” —William Booth
Book Review of The Messenger, the Message, the Community, by Roland Muller
Part 3 of 3, THE COMMUNITY
After learning about the making of a messenger and the three-fold Eden effect, Muller felt ready to continue ministry as a church planter. But through frustration...
The Mission of God in the Bible
PART 2
Our first post on “The Mission of God in the Bible” emphasized the fact that often we mistakenly believe that God’s choice to separate Israel as His chosen people indicated His rejection of the other nations. We suggested that...
The Mission of God in the Bible
PART 1
From the dawn of time to its fulfillment and climax—from Genesis to Revelation—GOD Himself has been on a mission! What is this passion that so captivates the heart of our Creator?
This post is the first of a series in...
PART 3 of 3
IMPLICATIONS
What is the real value of Bible translation? Scripture in the mother tongue is foundational to a maturing church. Though discipleship and church planting take priority, Bible translation is an essential ingredient. A church...
“Love is the root of missions; sacrifice is the fruit of missions.” —Hudson Taylor
"True evangelical faith cannot lie dormant. It clothes the naked, it comforts the sorrowful, it shelters the destitute, it serves those that harm it, it binds up that which is wounded, it seeks those who are lost, it becomes all things to all people." —Menno Simons