Assessing Potential Leaders: 10 Diagnostic Questions
“Where are the leaders?” I don’t need to convince anyone that the church is facing a leadership crisis. In times like these, churches can be …
16 Lessons from 16 Years of Ministry
Sweet 16 Sixteen years ago, on a brisk October day, Debbie and I left the comforts of family, friends, and country to begin missionary life …
Loosening My Grip
I was a small-town girl happily serving in a quiet, country church with my family, and that is how I envisioned my starry future. But …
What Keeps God’s People from Going for the Gospel?
The troubled voice of a tender-hearted Christian queried, “Is God not calling people to be missionaries anymore?” Michael Berbin, veteran missionary to Aibai in the …
Missionary Support (Part 3): Challenges and Benefits of Deputation
I’ve designed this series of articles to help churches gain a new perspective on missionary support. Previous articles have discussed: 1) deputation and the Bible …
How Was the Martyrdom of John and Betty Stam a Triumph?
Caught in a brutal civil war in 1930s China, John and Betty Stam gave their lives as they took the gospel to those who had never heard.
Book Recommendations for Teens (And Advice for Their Parents)
Two Biggest Influences “The two biggest influences in your life will be the books you read and the friendships you make. Chose both wisely.” These …
A Sabbath Rest
~ The following article is written by Brandon Carmichael, Pastor of Victory Baptist Church of Albion, NY. An Important Consideration Is there a Christian Sabbath? …
What Did Jesus Teach About Honoring Our Parents?
Do Christians honor their parents? Many Asian Buddhists who hear the Gospel have this question on their minds. This article contains the text of a …
Come Alive By Listening to the Dead
Can we communicate with the dead? A lot of people seem to think so. They go to graves, make social media posts to deceased loved …