Posts in category Ministry

Due to the nature of our family’s ministry, we have much interaction with cross-cultural missionaries serving Christ around the globe. One of my favorite things …

The Inevitability of Culture Every church has a “culture,” or way of doing things, based upon shared convictions, ideas, and values. Some churches do what …

“I just don’t have time to read widely,” says the modern pastor. Between preparing multiple sermons, planning outreaches, discipling believers, and so many other worthy …

A Renewed Interest Some fascinating events have taken place over the past two weeks that have fueled a renewed interest in the subject of revival. …

“I [Paul] did not shrink from declaring to you anything that was profitable, and teaching you in public and from house to house” ~ Acts 20:20 Clarifying …

Post-employment seniors have a tremendous opportunity to serve Christ. Their opportunities multiply if their retirement allows them financial security and independence. Many older saints have …

God’s people who are in their later years need to understand God’s perspective about them.  God’s plan is for them to continue to be fruitful …

Written by missionary and author Dr. Paul Schlehlein. Reposted from Between Two Cultures. Not all missionaries look the same. Timothy came from an interfaith home. Paul didn’t. …

We know how Paul applied “being all things to all men” and “laying aside our rights” for the sake of the Gospel. We now need to consider ways that we as cross-cultural missionaries might apply these principles to our lives today.

In I Timothy 4:16, Paul urged Timothy to “keep a close watch on yourself and on the teaching [doctrine]. Persist in this, for by so …