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We Live as We Pray
Why focus on developing the missional practice of prayer? Maybe prayer is about changing us, shaping us, and sending us into our neighborhood and the world.
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January 7, 2020
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Mercy Ministry in Mission Strategy
This helpful article, written from the perspective of someone raised in Southeast Asia, highlights the allures and pitfalls of mercy ministry.
June 5, 2019
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The More Complete Story of the Reluctant Missionary
In the May issue of The Banner, a feature article tells the story of Ken Lee, a Christian Reformed missionary to Japan. These are the untold details.
March 6, 2019
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‘Soul Force’ and Seven Pivots for Ministry Transformation
In basketball, a pivot requires turning just enough to get to the basket. Here are seven pivots that can radically transform our lives and our ministry impact.
February 4, 2019
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How 'Definite Atonement' Secures the Purpose, Mode and Outcome for Missions
Last year was the 400th anniversary of the Synod of Dordrecht which produced the Canons of Dort. One of the areas it addressed was the question "Did Christ die for everyone?" This question is answered in the blog below.
November 7, 2018
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When to Say "Yes!" — Vetting Financial Requests for Mission Work
How do you decide which missionaries are the best fit for your church?
July 21, 2017
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Missionary Partnership FAQ's
A missionary partnership is a commitment between a congregation and a missionary family to pray faithfully for each other; to communicate faithfully with each other; and for the congregation to provide financial support.
November 8, 2016
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Purposefully Putting Culture Before Christ
I suggest that one of the greatest challenges facing Africa today is that Christians have not had a truly transformed worldview, based on the Bible. Perhaps this is still a problem in America too!
September 19, 2016
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Should We Send "Ordinary Christians" as Missionaries?
Should we send "ordinary Christians" as missionaries? A major biblical theme is that God likes to use weak people, sinful people. But on the other hand, shouldn't missionaries be trained and well-prepared?
December 18, 2015
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Re-Thinking Your Church's Missions Role
Choose words that convey ownership. They show that your church is playing an active role on the global mission field, not just giving financial support towards one of many causes.
December 15, 2015
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The Missionary Flame of Reformed Theology
Check out this warmly engaging article by Edmund Clowney that sketches out three factors giving fuel to Reformed missions.
October 5, 2015
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Christian Aid Workers in Syria Love Jesus More Than Life
From the Christian Aid Mission (Oct. 1, 2015) check out this story of courage in the face of death and of a man liberated by Jesus who was on a mission to bring death: Christian Workers in Syria Crucified, Beheaded.
September 1, 2015
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Assessing Your Church’s Commitments to Missions
When a missionary retires, churches face the difficult task of how to use the newly-freed funds. Oftentimes, this decision ends up being made subjectively. Try these questions to make objective decisions.
August 19, 2015
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Five Ways to Get your Church More Involved in Missions
During the fall, most churches set aside time to celebrate international missions. Check out these helpful tips to help you get more people involved in your church’s celebration!
December 8, 2014
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Deeper With Fewer: Visiting the Field
Deepening the relationship between your church and its missionaries may benefit from "being there." This article provides ways and means of making the most of a field visit for the benefit of your church and its missionaries.
July 30, 2014
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Sharia and the Holy Spirit
Sharia is a guide for Muslims in the daily practice of their faith. So why does sharia law exist? What is its purpose? Is there anything similar in Christianity?
September 30, 2013
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Funding Local and Global Missions - Great Article in the Banner
Read the Banner article "The Color of Love," then come back here and share how your church balances local vs global ministry.
August 9, 2012
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Ten Questions for Debriefing After a Mission Trip
Debriefing a mission trip is just as important (if not more so) than orientation. Here is a recent Banner article that suggests 10 questions.
July 11, 2011
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Processing the Short Term Experience
I want to give you an idea of what to expect when your STM trip participant comes home. There is typically a four-stage process.
May 13, 2011
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Church2Church
This article describes the movement of North American churches seeking relationships with Majority World churches. Instead of bopping in for a quick fix or throwing money at problems, it describes early attempts at truly connecting.
January 4, 2011
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Prayer Missions International
Prayer Missions International grew out of the ministry of a pastor who was passionate about prayer and about missions. As you read this article from another pastor who participated in a recent trip, I hope you will be encouraged to check out www.prayermissions.org and consider participating in an upcoming trip.
October 25, 2010
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Global Mission Webinars Archive
Here is a list of previous Global Mission webinars.
August 27, 2010
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The End of Missions
Could this have been avoided? Could the committee or church council have made different choices, leading to a different result?
August 17, 2010
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How Missionaries Lost Their Chariots of Fire
This article by Brad A. Greenberg also addresses the Word and Deed relation. He observed the swing of the pendulum toward Deed only ministry and offers his thoughts. Interestingly, this appeared in the Wall Street Journal .
August 17, 2010
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Have Missions Become Too "Deeds" Centric?
This article addresses the question of how to relate Word and Deed in living out the Mission of God. It responds to the Greenberg piece just added to the Global Mission Network. Let's talk about it.