Missionaries

Equipping the Next Generation for Missions: A Call to Families and Churches

“We will not hide them from their children, but tell the coming generation the glorious deeds of the Lord.” — Psalm 78:4 In an age of distractions, shifting values, and global need, the call to equip the next generation for…
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How to Produce Missionaries: Making Discipleship More Than a Program

Discipleship Is the Mission “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations…” — Matthew 28:19 When Jesus gave the Great Commission, He didn’t just tell us to win souls. He called us to make disciples. This means walking alongside new…

What’s the Difference Between a Pastor and a Missionary?

At first thought, it might seem like the primary difference between a pastor and a missionary is that missionaries are simply pastors who are in a different country. And while it’s true that missionaries are doing pastoral work–often in a…
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How to Intercede for Your Missionaries

In our world, we are all too familiar with war. In the past 3400+ years, only 268 of them have been without war (1). And yet, we all fight in a war that’s been raging since the enemy first approached…

Detours on the Road to the Mission Field: You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know

This is the fifth article in a series based on the book, Detours: 10 Roadblocks to the Great Commission, by Paul Seger. Real pastors were asked, “Why would a church NOT want to send missionaries from their congregation?”  “Detours” explores…
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Detours on the Road to the Mission Field: Failing to Identify Potential Leaders

This is the third article in a series based on the book, Detours: 10 Roadblocks to the Great Commission, by Paul Seger. Real pastors were asked, “Why would a church NOT want to send missionaries from their congregation?”  “Detours” explores…