The Gospel Behind Iron Gates: Impact Inside a Togolese Prison and Beyond
A Fulani herdsman enters prison in chains. He leaves with Christ. Now the gospel is reaching his family and village.
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Stop Using the C-Spectrum in Christian Missions
Proper contextualization in missions involves how we communicate the biblical message to a culture rather than how we may fit the gospel to existing cultural forms.
Innocence vs. Righteousness
The doctrine of justification by faith is a key part of the gospel message for all cultural value systems, not only for those based on guilt and innocence.
Defining the Missionary Task: Equip (Part 3)
Have missionaries completed the task if they haven't trained others?
Watch: He Sought Me Out
Tragedy and loss lead a Venezuelan immigrant to a church plant in Ecuador—where she finds a spiritual family and new hope in Christ.
Confrontation and Passion: How To Share the Gospel With Muslims
Contextualizing the gospel for Muslims involves two counterintuitive—yet effective—approaches.
Defining the Missionary Task: Establish (Part 2)
What is the importance of the church in missions?
Bringing Living Water to Arid Northern Togo
A long drive introduces a Muslim taxi driver to the gospel and to a new path bringing clean water and spiritual nourishment to rural villages.
My Elevator Ride With 9/11 Hijackers
A missionary's brief encounter with three terrorists stoked resentment toward Muslims—but his prayer of repentance led to a new ministry.
When Missionaries Go, a Whole Team Goes With Them
Missionaries may serve on the frontlines, but successful ministry depends on the whole family of God fulfilling their unique roles to stand behind them.
Defining the Missionary Task: Evangelism (Part 1)
What is at the heart of the missionary task?
Missionary Safety and Gospel Risk: Why Biblical Wisdom Strengthens Long-Term Ministry
One ABWE ministry helps missionaries endure hardship in the world’s toughest places through wise planning, strong relationships, and compassionate crisis response.
5 Ways to Support Missionaries in Risky Places
Missionaries serving in the world’s hardest places face danger and isolation—and they need the steadfast, sacrificial support of the church to endure and thrive.
4 Ways We Get Closed Countries Wrong
Sometimes the “closed country” label obscures more than it reveals—and recovering the church’s rightful place at the center of missions strategy may begin with a better map.
Zeal Isn’t Enough for Missions With Brooks Buser and Pat Daly
Unreached people groups need the best that churches can send.
Training Church Planters for the Next Generation
A ministry equipping church leaders to serve unreached people groups throughout South Asia faces a critical need.
The Biblical Doctrine of Conversion
A Scriptural understanding of conversion should not only shape our statement of faith but drive our missionary zeal.
The Most Generous Churches I’ve Known Weren’t the Wealthiest
A church’s missions budget reveals not only how much money a congregation gives but what they truly treasure.
Do Christians Need to Lose in Order to Win? With Pastor Michael Clary
Is suffering the measure of success in ministry?
