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The impact of anti-conversion laws in India
India (MNN) — Indian Christians face persecution from anti-conversion laws
Word of Faith Movement: Its Spiritual Dangers and Damaging Impact on Global Missions
Explore our critical analysis on how the Word of Faith movement’s promise of instant miracles distorts the gospel in mission fields. Learn how its transactional approach can undermine local communities and hinder genuine, long-term discipleship.
Defining ‘Nation’: Peoples, Not Mere Propositions
By returning to a biblical understanding of nationhood, we can stay faithful to our Great Commission mandate to disciple all nations, including our own.
The Missionary Welfare State: How American Missions Have Created Dependency Instead of Empowerment
For generations, American missionaries have brought the gospel, education, and humanitarian aid to communities in need, often transforming lives in powerful ways. Yet, in many cases, these well-intentioned efforts have inadvertently fostered long-term dependency rather than sustainable growth. Instead of equipping local churches and leaders to thrive independently, missions have too often created a system where foreign funding and governance are necessary for survival. We explore the unintended consequences of the “missionary welfare state” and calls for a radical shift in how missions are done—one that prioritizes local leadership, financial self-sufficiency, and true empowerment over perpetual aid.
What can the pros and cons of Lebanon’s diversity teach Christians?
Lebanon (MNN) — Regardless of worldly narratives, a Kingdom mindset must rule our hearts and minds.
Millennial Engagement in Evangelical Missions: Trends, Motivations, and Future Implications
Millennial Engagement in Evangelical Missions examines how a new generation is redefining missionary work by embracing digital tools, flexible training, and innovative outreach strategies that depart from traditional hierarchical models. The article traces the evolution from rigid, centralized mission paradigms to adaptive approaches where millennials seek authentic community and practical engagement. It highlights the benefits of interactive online learning and real-time mentoring while addressing challenges such as outdated organizational policies and generational disconnects. By offering concrete recommendations for revamping training programs and support structures, the piece charts a transformative path for evangelical missions, positioning millennial energy and creativity as key drivers for the future of outreach.
Valentine’s Day and the Everlasting Love of Christ
Valentine’s Day is a beautiful reminder of love, but as Christians, we are called to share the greatest love of all—Christ’s love—every day of the year. This article explores how Jesus’ sacrificial love is the ultimate love story and how we, as His followers, are called to extend that love to those around us.
What Tired Men Teach Us About Missions
To truly accomplish the Great Commission, many types of global workers are needed to build the church of God around the world.
Digital Distance: Prejudice Within the Spatial Confines of the Internet
This article was originally published here. In bygone eras, relationships were nurtured slowly and...
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