Missions
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Where Are All the Workers?
More than just travelling, I am on a fact finding quest for what types of work God’s people are doing throughout the world. The ministries I have seen so far are numerous, but they all boil down to one common theme: sharing Christ with others. …
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Bon Bagay! A Missionary Interview
“Haiti is known as a missionary graveyard. The burnout rate here is high.” I was talking with a long-term missionary about what he found most discouraging working in Haiti over the years. He continued, “When the going gets rough, people often bail. It’s discouraging to…
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The Value of Going on a Short Term Missions Trip vs. Just Sending Money
Before I went to Haiti I was concerned the money I was spending on the trip might be better spent donating directly to someone. The expense of short term “missions” trips is a frequent complaint regarding them – and there is no denying cash is…
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Our Part. God’s Part.
If I learned anything from my brief stint in playing educator, it was this, “Never do for a student what they can do for themselves.” (Reference, Are We Listening? from Nov 2009) Jesus followed this rule both in how he taught and in how he…
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This Is What I Get Excited About
In short: Incarnational Ministry Among the Poor I first read this article about a month ago. I got excited reading it! It discusses Incarnational Ministry from a practical perspective. Though lengthy – and at least one of my friends found boring – it does lay…
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Missional Small Groups
This past summer I read a book entitled Misisonal Small Groups by Scott Boren. I would recommend the book to anyone mission-minded as I thought Scott made some excellent observations, particularly in breaking down what he sees as four types of groups. Having been involved…
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Are Short Term Mission Trips a Waste of Time?
The answer? “Depends on the mindset of those going,” according to Noel Becchetti. He provides an interesting break down of unhelpful attitudes Westerners often bring as they go to minister in other cultures. Despite the title of his article, keep in mind he actually does…