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The Hidden Cost of Medical Missions: How Healthcare Missionary Support Helps Families Stay Where They’re Called
Healthcare missionary support isn’t only about helping someone get to the mission field. It’s about helping them remain there. For Eric and Mollie, that has meant serving in rural Chad since 2011—living among local communities where access to healthcare is limited, clean water is scarce, and many people have never heard the name of Jesus. Eric worked in community health, teaching hygiene and […]
August 25, 2026
Reality TV and the Newly Arrived Missionary
by Brandon Jones Here in Brazil, our family subscribes to Brazilian cable television, which features both Brazilian shows and foreign shows that are dubbed in Portuguese. Among our favorite dubbed shows is 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way. 90 Day Fiancé is a produced, “reality” television series that follows the stories of several couples from … Continue reading Reality TV and the Newly Arrived Missionary
August 24, 2026
The Tyranny of Transition: How to Stay Awake for the Journey
It’s all about the journey. At least that’s what we’ve been told. Is it though? Anyone who’s bounced between continents, countries, or even cities may testify that sometimes we just want to get there. Move from point A to point B. Skip the hard stuff, the demands of packing and nausea and opportunities … Continue reading The Tyranny of Transition: How to Stay Awake for the Journey
August 21, 2026
Something Is Wrong with the Missionary Teams
“Someday, my best friend and I hope to serve together on a frontier missions team!” “Is that right? Ha… you won’t stay best friends for long.” I’ve always remembered this interaction with a missions mobilizer from back in my college days. It struck me because it seemed like such a jaded thing to say.
September 1, 2025
Why Can’t We Just Get Along?
Discover why team dynamics are a leading challenge for missionaries.
March 28, 2025
An Examination of the American Church’s Missionary Failures Abroad
Explore how cultural insensitivity, financial mismanagement, and neo-colonial attitudes have undermined the American church’s global missionary efforts. This article reveals how inadequate training for missionaries has strained local relationships and offers key lessons for fostering more respectful, accountable ministry.
March 24, 2025
The impact of anti-conversion laws in India
India (MNN) — Indian Christians face persecution from anti-conversion laws
March 23, 2025
United in Mission: Embracing Spiritual Unity in the Body of Christ
United in mission, our shared Gospel unites us to reach the lost and transform communities worldwide. Despite differences in doctrine, our commitment to Jesus empowers us to work together as one family of believers. When churches and missions join forces, we become a beacon of hope that overcomes darkness. Let’s stand united and shine His light across the globe.
March 3, 2025
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.