Leadership Development

From March 16-30, 2025, Becky and I were privileged to spend two weeks in India with one of SGC’s newest ministry collaborators: Reaching Indians Ministries International. Under the humble, visionary leadership of Dr. Saji Lukos and his wife Mony, “RIMI” has grown from an exploratory prayer journey in 1990 to a regionally accredited seminary—Mission India …

Across the US, churches are engaging youth in mission outreach by blending digital innovation, mentorship, and immersive service experiences. Discover how this fresh approach is shaping next-generation evangelism.

One of the key – but often unseen – ministries of BIC U.S. World Missions is training international church leaders through scholarships, the Directed Study Program, and most recently international Core Course gatherings. BIC Core Courses lay a ministry foundation by exploring history, theology, and leadership.

An update from Jeffrey T. Jo, Lead Pastor of Cross of Christ Salvation Gospel Ministries, Manila and SGC Key Leader for our work in the Philippines… __ “I thank the Lord for helping me finish the PPI (Philippine Pastors Institute) course. PPI taught me the significance that every belief and doctrine should be based on the […]

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.

Celebrate with the MENA Leadership Center what God did through their training courses in 2024, plus what’s coming in 2025!

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.