Do you have a desire to become more like Jesus, but don’t know where to start? To be transformed into Christ’s image often requires a great deal of intentionality to create the space and time needed to look deep within, be honest before God and hear His words. It is enhanced with God’s Word, a focus on the…
WHY is Leadership Formation needed? A former study revealed that most missionaries are spending 15 to 20 minutes 3 times a week in Scripture and prayer. Another study revealed laity spend about 5 minutes daily in prayer and pastors 15 minutes a day. This stands in contrast to Martin Luther’s conviction, “I am so busy…
I heard the story about a really well-off retired couple who had money to travel the world and do just about whatever they desired, yet they stayed close to home. Why? They run the divorce care group at their local church every Tuesday evening, and they are passionate about seeing God transform lives and walking with…
I’m a second career missionary. After an 11 year career in Control Systems Design work and pursuing the great American dream, we joined United World Mission, sold our home and possessions, raised the financial support needed, packed 12 suitcases, and moved our family to Delhi, India. We opened this field and showed up knowing no…
Is it worth it to do a short-term mission trip? Absolutely! As pastors, we’re always challenging our people to take “that next step of faith,” but most of the steps available to people in the local congregation are not that challenging. We tell people to come to Bible study, to join a small group, to…
Discouraged. Disheartened. Disqualified. That is how I felt in 2009. I was suffering the aftermath of a divorce and was, to tell the truth, hiding from the Lord. I felt so much shame, and I believed that my divorce had disqualified me in the eyes of the Lord. I had stopped going to church because…
How God used business conversations to soften the heart of one man, then others… Three rough male characters from one extended family have slowly made their way into my life, and none of us are the same for it. The construction project management company that I own has facilitated contact with many people, both believers and unbelievers.…
By Emily Haase South Africa has a rich culture and a history riddled with violence, political instability, and a massive increase in the Christian population in the past 100 years. The year 1910 saw a Christian population of only 9%; today it boasts nearly 50%. This growth is because of several movements of mission work…
By Kyle W. Smith Former Director of Marketing, United World Mission Raising support, moving and getting adjusted to life is challenging enough for missionaries. Then, focusing on ministry, language learning and cultural immersion raises a whole new set of challenges for individuals and families serving cross-culturally. Life can be particularly challenging for parents and their…