
Topic | Leadership Development
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Discovering Family in Shared History
One of the key – but often unseen – ministries of BIC U.S. World Missions is training international church leaders through scholarships, the Direct...

Equipping Leaders for Gospel Ministry in the Philippines
An update from Jeffrey T. Jo, Lead Pastor of Cross of Christ Salvation Gospel Ministries, Manila...
The Missionary Welfare State: How American Missions Have Created Dependency Instead of Empowerment
Allen Mowery | Feb 17, 2025 | Church Involvement, Opinion & Analysis
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.
MENA Leadership Center celebrates 2024 impact and future goals
Mission Network News | Feb 11, 2025 | Missions News
Celebrate with the MENA Leadership Center what God did through their training courses in 2024, plus what’s coming in 2025!
Top 10 Missions Books to Read in 2025 with Chris Howles
ABWE | Jan 13, 2025 | Opinion & Analysis
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.

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