For those already on the field, the picture can look very different from how one expected. Frequent issues include navigating culture shock; conflict across cultures and within the team; marital issues and family needs; personal and spiritual growth; maintaining balance and rest; support from home and on the field.
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My Tribute, and Debt to, George Verwer
George Verwer died on April 14th, as I write only 8 short days ago. John Piper said that George’s “personal and global influence was inestimable” and that he was “one of the greatest missions leaders of the last one hundred years”. George deserves a second look. I wrote the facts of his life in a […]
Read moreFaith in Captivity
Geoffrey T. Bull (1921-1999) had a very unusual missionary career – he only served as a missionary for a few short years, followed by some very unusual circumstances. Yet, in the deep struggles that he encountered, he was enabled to showcase two very critical elements in the life of any missionary who is determined not […]
Read moreMaria, The Extraordinary Wife Of Hudson Taylor.
Maria Jane Taylor (née Dyer, 1837-1870) was born in Penang, Malaya, the youngest child of pioneer missionary Samuel Dyer and his wife Maria. Her father died in 1843, her mother in 1846, both before she was 10. Maria and her older sister Burella were sent back to England and were inseparable, so Maria accompanied Burella […]
Read moreTwo Special Friends Who Made a Difference
Larry and Beth. Two ‘Ordinary’ People Who Made A Real Difference. Ross and Christine Paterson Write About Two Special Friends. Larry and Beth* (not their real names) are a wonderful example of ordinary people who surrendered to Jesus to make a real difference for Him in the lives of many others. Larry and Beth met […]
Read moreA Missionary With A Different Vision
William A.P. Martin, 丁韪良 , (1827-1916), was an American missionary who served for 62 years in China between 1850 and 1916. The photo above, taken in 1905, shows three highly respected missionaries to China, whose mission approaches, at least as between Martin and the other two, were different and sometimes involved disagreements. Hudson Taylor (on […]
Read moreGriffith John, Pioneer Missionary to China
Griffith John (1831-1912) was a remarkable man. “During his long ministry in China, Griffith John helped lay the foundation for a solid church. A powerful preacher, he emphasised the central message of the New Testament - ‘Jesus Christ and Him crucified.’ He supplemented preaching with the written word by rendering English hymns into Chinese, writing […]
Read moreMy Tribute, and Debt to, George Verwer
George Verwer died on April 14th, as I write only 8 short days ago. John Piper said that George’s “personal and global influence was inestimable” and that he was “one of the greatest missions leaders of the last one hundred years”. George deserves a second look. I wrote the facts of his life in a […]
Read moreFaith in Captivity
Geoffrey T. Bull (1921-1999) had a very unusual missionary career – he only served as a missionary for a few short years, followed by some very unusual circumstances. Yet, in the deep struggles that he encountered, he was enabled to showcase two very critical elements in the life of any missionary who is determined not […]
Read moreMaria, The Extraordinary Wife Of Hudson Taylor.
Maria Jane Taylor (née Dyer, 1837-1870) was born in Penang, Malaya, the youngest child of pioneer missionary Samuel Dyer and his wife Maria. Her father died in 1843, her mother in 1846, both before she was 10. Maria and her older sister Burella were sent back to England and were inseparable, so Maria accompanied Burella […]
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Serving in Slums, Steps of Faith & Turning Tables | Nicola Neal
When Nicola and husband Simon were called out of a comfortable life into the poorest communities, they had no idea they'd end up serving in slums in Uganda. Nicola's story is an incredible exploration of steps of faith, seeing how God can bring incredible transformation to the most dire situations. You'll come away from this […]
Read moreInterview with Andy McCullough
Having grown up in Cyprus, being married to Jessica – who is South African – and with four children who were born in the UK but grew up in the Middle East, Andy is no stranger to crossing cultures! In this insightful interview he shares his experiences and lessons learned from years serving in Istanbul, […]
Read moreInterview with Samuel Renling
We had the chance to sit down with Samuel and hear a little about his cross-cultural story. Hailing from rural Sweden, Samuel's parents service as missionaries has had a significant impact on his own life, as he too has served in cross-cultural contexts, particularly with young people, and now as a husband to Joy, from […]
Read moreGreg and Lisa Interview
For security reasons, we can't show you Greg and Lisa's faces. But they have a story that is well-worth hearing. After serving unreached people in China, they were interrogated by the Chinese Police, and forced to leave. They have moved to Cape Town in South Africa, where they now serve refugees. These faithful servants of […]
Read moreInterview with Reuben Inwe
Our interview with Reuben Inwe is a fascinating one. His own story of encountering the Lord on a bus in Nigeria, then being led to serve and plant a church in a specific city in the north of England, is both dramatic and impacting. However, it is his challenge to the church in the West […]
Read moreInterview with Bev Gigney
Bev Gigney founded a children's home called Dove's Wings during her years serving in China, having had a clear call to go and work with children in that nation. Along her journey she experienced setbacks and tragedy, which sadly led to her having to leave the mission field very suddenly. An important part of […]
Read moreServing in Slums, Steps of Faith & Turning Tables | Nicola Neal
When Nicola and husband Simon were called out of a comfortable life into the poorest communities, they had no idea they'd end up serving in slums in Uganda. Nicola's story is an incredible exploration of steps of faith, seeing how God can bring incredible transformation to the most dire situations. You'll come away from this […]
Read moreInterview with Andy McCullough
Having grown up in Cyprus, being married to Jessica – who is South African – and with four children who were born in the UK but grew up in the Middle East, Andy is no stranger to crossing cultures! In this insightful interview he shares his experiences and lessons learned from years serving in Istanbul, […]
Read moreInterview with Samuel Renling
We had the chance to sit down with Samuel and hear a little about his cross-cultural story. Hailing from rural Sweden, Samuel's parents service as missionaries has had a significant impact on his own life, as he too has served in cross-cultural contexts, particularly with young people, and now as a husband to Joy, from […]
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How to Write Christian Communications People Want to Read
Enjoying Newsletters enables you to write compelling letters that communicate quickly, connect to the heart, and bring better support. These simple tricks will turn your monthly letter-writing from a chore into a pleasure.
How to Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting the Poor...and Yourself
Offering a much-needed perspective on how to live the commands of Jesus, Brian Fikkert and Steve Corbett explore nuanced ways of alleviating poverty. Poverty is much more than simply a lack of material resources, and it takes much more than donations and handouts to solve it.
Jesus and the Key to Sustaining Ministry
Exhaustion, burnout, tiredness, even breakdown... sadly, such conditions are all too common these days, not least among those involved in some kind of Christian ministry. How can we address this issue?
A Missionary’s Guide to Sharing Christ, Not a Culture of Dependency
In We Are Not the Hero, missionary Jean Johnson shares lessons including why our North American culture, church experiences, and financial solutions to church growth will not work elsewhere.
Engaging the Church in Missionary Mobilization
What would it look like if your church really took the last words of Jesus seriously?
How to Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting the Poor...and Yourself
Offering a much-needed perspective on how to live the commands of Jesus, Brian Fikkert and Steve Corbett explore nuanced ways of alleviating poverty. Poverty is much more than simply a lack of material resources, and it takes much more than donations and handouts to solve it.
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