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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 […]
February 6, 2025
10 Things You Should Know About the World’s Religions
Keeping these facts in mind will help us navigate our religious world as beacons of gospel truth.
February 3, 2025
A New Apologetic for Africa With Dr. Kevin Muriithi
How do we approach apologetics in different contexts? In this week’s episode of The Missions Podcast, Alex and Scott talk with Dr. Kevin Muriithi, an author and lecturer in Kenya, on how to approach apologetics in an African context. They discuss the spiritual, cultural, and historical perspectives that inform the methods and answer the questions that Africans are asking in relation to the Bible.
February 2, 2025
The Vital Role of Interpersonal Connection in Cross-Cultural Ministry
In an era characterized by unprecedented global connectivity and technological innovation, the gospel has found new channels of communication that cross borders and cultures. Digital tools have revolutionized evangelism, enabling missionaries to share the message of Christ with audiences far beyond their immediate geographic boundaries. Yet, despite these advances, one truth remains immutable: the foundation […]
January 31, 2025
In Christian Love, Who Comes First?
Why should we concern ourselves with global missions when there is so much pressing ministry to do at home? The biblical concept of the order of loves is essential if we are to love the nations well.
January 30, 2025
Gospel Need and Opportunity in South Asia
In a region populated by unevangelized people groups, the church is growing where faithful believers are sowing seeds. South Asians live in a land of great beauty and history. Their culture is complex and diverse because many cultures have blended into one unique and modern way of life. However, danger exists for any who would call themselves Christian.
January 22, 2025
Serving Well as a Team
Living and serving in community can be a benefit rather than a burden when we approach teamwork the way God intends.
January 22, 2025
Should Christians evangelize Islamic terrorists?
International (MNN) — Radical Islamic identity can only be transformed by radical identity in Christ
January 15, 2025
How One International Church Actually Planted An Indigenous Church
January 15, 2025
Is Your Church Truly Missional?: Lessons from Acts 13 on Prayer, Sending, and Sacrifice
The biblical blueprints for a missions-oriented church reveal that sending missionaries goes far beyond financial support.
January 13, 2025
Top 10 Missions Books to Read in 2025 with Chris Howles
What missiology books belong on your bookshelf? In this week’s episode of The Missions Podcast, Alex and Scott sit down with Chris Howles for the 2025 edition of essential reads in global missions. Chris offers a knowledgeable, diverse, and thought-provoking list of books that any serious missions-minded person should be reading.