Prove Yourself to be a Neighbor
A man under conviction of sin and trying to justify himself asked Jesus, “Who is my neighbor?[1]” In response, Jesus told him the story of …
David Livingstone on Serving God in the Mundane
Preaching the Word is serving God. But what about cleaning the toilet? Livingstone, renown 19th-century missionary explorer of Africa, viewed mundane tasks that furthered God’s …
Clarifying the Message of Evangelism
Introduction In our previous article, we sought to clarify the nature and goal of biblical evangelism. We noted that evangelism is proclaiming the good news …
Clarifying the Nature and Goal of Evangelism
What comes to mind when you hear the word “evangelism?” Those who grew up in fundamentalist churches might recall experiences they’ve had passing out tracts …
Church Discipline: Guarding the Gospel
Ever heard of church discipline? Have you experienced church discipline or seen it practiced in a local church? Shortly after publishing Pioneer Missions, I had …
When Working For God Becomes the Goal
Even though I had my struggles as a teen, God had my heart. I wanted to serve Him. When I heard appeals from pastors or …
Motivation: Why We Serve
The intrepid newspaper reporter, Henry Stanley, and his flamboyant entourage marched into Ujiji, a rustic African village in modern-day Tanzania. Had he finally found his …
The Great Commandment: Assessing Our Spiritual Health
Jesus gave His disciples the Great Commandment in Matthew 22:35-38. Just like regular doctor visits, local churches and Christians should allow frequent check-ups in each …
You Don’t Need a Passport to Reach the Nations
I make it my ambition to preach the gospel, not where Christ has already been named, lest I build on someone else’s foundation, but as it is …
No Success Without Suffering
Spiritual success requires suffering. There is no eternal reward without sacrifice. Jesus embodied this truth when He suffered beyond our imagination in body and spirit …