Long-Term Missions

In Exodus 17, the people of Israel are in battle against the Amalekites. While Joshua leads the army in the valley, Moses stands on a hill overlooking the fight, holding the staff of God in his hands. As long as his hands are raised, Israel prevails. But when his arms grow tired and begin to…

Discover why team dynamics are a leading challenge for missionaries.

Navigating cross-cultural mission work is a journey filled with both challenges and profound opportunities. We explore the pitfalls of cultural misunderstandings, dependency, and ethical dilemmas while offering practical strategies—from comprehensive pre-departure training to managing personal challenges like culture shock—to empower missionaries and church partners to build respectful, sustainable relationships with local communities.

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.

A missions-minded church isn’t just about local outreach—it’s about embracing the global call to spread the gospel. From supporting missionaries to creating a culture of mission in everyday life, discover what makes a church truly committed to the Great Commission and the powerful impact it can have on communities around the world.

Why are you still on this Earth? Because our Father desires us to tell as many people as possible that His Son loves them and longs to forgive them. He desires that they trust His Son for forgiveness.

On a mission trip to Papua New Guinea, a tribal man—bone through his nose, spear in hand—asked, “Will you come tell my people God’s book?” His desperate plea sparked a realization: countless souls remain untouched by the gospel. Who will answer the call?

For nearly two decades, Betsy poured herself out to serve young adults with disabilities in Central Asia. She walked the streets and visited remote villages, searching for these individuals who had been forgotten by society. She built relationships, offered the help she could, and—most importantly—shared Jesus’s love. It was work that few saw, but through […]

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.