Almost every church has a mission’s program, but many of them are less than dynamic. They often amount to some sort of annual missions’ emphasis weekend with a missionary speaker, a touching video or two, perhaps a banquet, and of course, a special offering. Beyond that, the church treasurer doles out a handful of monthlyContinue reading “What Is Your Mission?”
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A Most Dangerous Job
There have been a slew of attacks recently around the world on journalists and freedom of the press. From reported cyberattacks on media outlets, to outright killings of journalists, it’s a trend for you to be praying into. Denise Godwin with International Media Ministries (IMM) says this level of resistance to truth isn’t new, especiallyContinue reading “A Most Dangerous Job”
Stay in China
Stay in China. This inexplicable message came from the London Missionary Society (L.M.S.) to Eric Liddell in late February of 1941. He, his pregnant wife Flo, and their young two daughters had just evacuated Xiaochang in the Hubei Province to Tianjin on the northern coast. The Japanese army had wrecked havoc on the countryside. HelplessContinue reading “Stay in China”
Everywhere the world is going to pieces
Everywhere the world is going to pieces.It is crumbling and rotting away. It is going through a process of disintegration. It is dying. And in these fearsome times, through the Holy Spirit Christ places the church with its unconditional unity right into… View Post
Spiritual Maturity 0114
The coming down of God’s kingdom when Jesus gives this earth back to God on the day of the new creation will be something different. Our prayer shall call on God to bring this about. We cannot do it, not even with our faith. God alone can do it. An… View Post
The Christian Internet Library
The newly renamed Internet Christian Library (ICLnet) has grown upon the foundation laid by The Institute for Christian Leadership (ICL), which provided its resources to Christian higher education institutions. The collection contained has been built by the hands and hearts of a few steady colleagues, who have spent thousands of hours reviewing materials, reading books,Continue reading “The Christian Internet Library”
Center for United States Missions Website
The Center for U.S. Missions provides pastors, lay church leaders, mission developers, and mission leaders with resources, mission research, consultation and training in the areas of mission planting, strategy, information, and leadership development. http://www.centerforusmissions.com/default.aspx An excellent mission support site sponsored by the Missouri Synod of the Lutheran Church. They specialize in church plants and training.