Category Archives: Missions

Missions is Hard

It is a very common teaching that all men enter the world with the image of God imprinted on their souls. Adam received life through the breath of God. But then they began dying through the catastrophic decision of our … Continue reading

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Why My Efforts to Plant a Church Failed

Recently, we spoke with a woman who had visited our English church plant several times with her husband and children. She mentioned to my wife and I that the state of our town was sad because there was no church … Continue reading

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5 Common Marks of Rural African Churches

In war, the most important news and updates concern the conflict. The great reality beyond all others in Africa is the spiritual war where gazing angels are dazzled by the grace they see when true believers meet (Eph. 3:10). When … Continue reading

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Evangelism and Missions in Proverbs

Proverbs is full of earthly, practical wisdom. Unbelievers could gain a great deal by simply following the insight into words, money, child-raising, and politics. In one sense, Proverbs is a “how-to” manual for a good life. This one collection of … Continue reading

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Unknown, Yet Greatly Used: George and Sarah Boardman

Scripture is filled with godly men and women who lived and served faithfully, yet they remain virtually unknown. Ahijah, Iddo, Azariah, Oded, Micaiah, Huldah, and several others whose names aren’t even listed were godly prophets. George and Sarah Boardman are … Continue reading

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The Purpose of Missionary Suffering

The church at Corinth is about 5 years old, when Paul writes his first letter to them. A few months later, news reaches him that the believers have listened and obeyed. So he pulls out his pen again to encourage … Continue reading

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Ernest Creux: Missionary to the Tsongas

The Swiss Mission to the Tsongas Lessons

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Men in the Rural Areas

My life is devoted to the rural areas of Africa. I love the people who live with little access to English, jobs, or cement roads. But neither they nor I love the poverty and environment in which they live. The … Continue reading

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David Jones and The Madagascar Mission

Very few have heard of one of the most fascinating and thrilling chapters in church history where marvels came to pass in the mysterious island of Madagascar. The Mission to Madagascar The land of Madagascar David Jones returns An evil … Continue reading

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Missions is the Most Heroic Effort to Save Lives: The Doctrine of Murder 5

The murder of a soul is the worst of all deaths. Duration: The second death, or the death of a soul endures for eternity (Matt. 16:26). The duration of this death is longer than the previous death. The second death … Continue reading

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