WHY ISN’T JESUS’ ASSIGNMENT DONE?

WHY ISN’T JESUS’ ASSIGNMENT DONE?

Brad Buser, of Radius, submitted the following post.  The church of Jesus Christ has been sending thousands of workers and putting hundreds of millions of dollars each year towards “missions.” During the last 30 years alone with the amount of workers that...

REFUGEE STATUS

The following is from a letter a dear friend, who serves in the Middle East, wrote us. I’ve edit parts for obvious reasons.   I sat on the floor of a tent watching Syrian Christian refugees reach out to Syrian Muslim refugees. The Christians were sharing food they had...
AUTHORITY OF SCRIPTURE

AUTHORITY OF SCRIPTURE

Two times this past month I have been asked about the authority of Scripture and the authority of the sending church in the life of a B4Ter.  This blog centers on the authority of Scripture in the church. Arron Curin writes on his blog: Imagine that we have a kingdom...
CHALLENGES WITH MISSIONS AGENCIES

CHALLENGES WITH MISSIONS AGENCIES

(The following is an email sent to me last month by a young man who was working in an OPEN business in Asia the past two years.  With his permission I am sharing what he experienced in seeking help from various mission agencies.) I recently returned to America.  I was...
THE LOCAL CHURCH & MISSIONS—DOING IT BETTER (PART 2)

THE LOCAL CHURCH & MISSIONS—DOING IT BETTER (PART 2)

This week I continue to share some thoughts on how the local church can be more involved in relating to and working with those they send overseas. This blog answers the final two questions my mentor, Jerry questioned me on. For clarity and background you may wish to...
THE LOCAL CHURCH & MISSIONS—DOING IT BETTER (PART 1)

THE LOCAL CHURCH & MISSIONS—DOING IT BETTER (PART 1)

Many churches nowadays express frustration with the workers they support. Why? In two simple words: accountability and communication. The churches want (and have a right) to know the details of their overseas worker’s life and ministry. This is essential for prayers...