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Feature Church Life & Ministry

Let the Nations Be Glad in God: A Pastoral Prayer

There are times when the word of God exposes our blind spots: in this case, our forgetfulness about missions.
Feb 18, 2021
Article Field Stories

How a House Church Is Using Bible Storying to Flourish and Grow

A young church in the Philippines is taking strides to multiply itself.
Feb 9, 2021
Article Missionary Life

The ‘Oatmeal Cookie’ Test and Missions

One’s perseverance through boring church committee meetings might be a better litmus test for missionary readiness than a college degree.
Feb 8, 2021
Article Church Life & Ministry

Creating A Culture Of Sacrifice in Your Church

The purpose of the church isn’t self-preservation—it’s to be an outpouring for the kingdom.
Dec 11, 2020
Article Church Life & Ministry

Biblical Eldership and Global Missions: A Vital and Necessary Union

A biblically-minded missiology starts with a biblically-grounded church.
Dec 8, 2020
Feature Church Life & Ministry

A Missionary Reflection on Paul’s Letter to Titus

The famous apostle gave his fellow missionary an important assignment—raise up leaders.
Dec 2, 2020
Article Church Life & Ministry

Pastors: Here’s How to Pick Your Church’s Christmas Giving Project

Not all year-end outreach and missions initiatives are created equal.
Nov 30, 2020
Feature Church Life & Ministry

Don’t Cancel Your Short-term Missions Trip—Maximize It

When Christ is at the center, the benefits of short-term missions trips vastly outweigh the cons.
Nov 18, 2020
Article Church Life & Ministry

Send Missionaries and Inspire Senders

The command to go to the nations starts with biblical, sending churches.
Oct 28, 2020
Article Church Life & Ministry

When Your Church’s Missions Heartbeat has Flattened

How a congregation can revitalize its heart for the Great Commission.
Sep 15, 2020
Feature Church Life & Ministry

Can a Missionary Switch Sending Churches?

There are good and bad reasons missionaries may consider parting ways with their home church.
Aug 31, 2020
Article Bible & Theology

Word and Deed: The Church’s Mission

Proclaiming the gospel and serving our fellow men are not mutually exclusive tasks for the church.
Aug 27, 2020

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