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Feature Church Life & Ministry

9 Marks of Healthy Missions

The best thing believers can do for missions is to build healthy churches at home.
Aug 8, 2019
Feature Bible & Theology

Why There’s No Such Thing as African Christianity

Conrad Mbewe shares why fixation on cultural divisions drives fissures into the church, especially in missions.
Jul 10, 2019
Article Field Stories

When a Gospel-Centered Home Produces Missionary Children

Growing up in a gospel-centered home laid the foundation for Patrick Tayne’s calling to missions.
Jun 21, 2019
Podcast Culture & Worldview

Your Questions Answered: The Missions Podcast Mailbag Episode

How can a missionary change sending churches? Can I start a family on the field? Is missions easier as a single? Scott and Alex dive in.
Jun 17, 2019
Podcast Church Planting

Faithfulness or Pragmatism? Andy Johnson on Ministry Methodologies

In missions and church planting, are we free to try “whatever works”? Andy Johnson of 9Marks answers.
May 31, 2019
Article Church Life & Ministry

You Can’t Love Missions Without Loving the Local Church

Service in global missions and service to the local church aren’t opposed to each other—or at least they shouldn’t be.
May 28, 2019
Feature Bible & Theology

Why Do ‘Baptist’ Missions?

Although the church’s global mission forces us to think beyond our tribes, baptism matters deeply in missions.
May 15, 2019
Feature Culture & Worldview

A City Under a Hill: 5 Problems With Insider Movements

What is an insider movement, and does the Bible support it as a strategy for spreading the gospel in hostile places?
May 1, 2019
Feature Missionary Life

3 Steps to Take Before Pursuing Missions

If you’re considering a missionary calling, realize that you won’t be transformed into a faithful church member and evangelist in midair while riding an airplane.
Apr 11, 2019
Feature Church Life & Ministry

7 Things Your Church Should Not Do in Missions

Now more than ever, the possibilities to make a global impact are seemingly limitless. But there are certain things churches shouldn’t do.
Mar 28, 2019
Article Missionary Life

3 Marks of a Faithful Missionary

Every missionary needs to prioritize devotion to Scripture, commitment to the local church, and applying grace and forgiveness to others.
Mar 27, 2019
Video Field Stories

Bringing the Gospel to Ferguson

Meet Chris and Kaitlin Brown, the newest incoming recruits of the ABWE North America team, with a vision to plant in Ferguson, Mo.
Mar 18, 2019

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