What happens to those who have never heard the gospel? In today’s article, Brian Shelton, a new expert on the scriptural basis for prevenient grace, explores how this Wesleyan theological theme might make a difference in the destiny of the unevangelized.
The community of Jesus exists not as an escape from the world but rather as an outpost for the kingdom of God. Read more from Brian Russell as he describes how the missional impulse of the kingdom is related to a community called the church, not individuals.
Global partnerships among churches are indispensable for gospel work. However, the wide diversity in cultures makes navigating missions work complex. In today’s article, Ravi David offers the Western church several helpful tips to be mindful of when working together with their global brothers and sisters.
Whether the move is between countries or to a new location in the same country, preparing to leave has its challenges. Parents often ask, “How will my children adapt to this new experience? How can I help them thrive vs survive?” Here’s The Mission Society with 4 ways to help kids through the transition.
Harold John Ockenga may not be a household name today, but he was a key player in the mid-twentieth century neo-evangelical movement most famously personified by his friend Billy Graham. Read more about Ockenga and his Methodist ties in this piece by John A. Murdock.
The invitation to remember the pain only for the sake of remembering is not the purpose. The purpose is to remember the Lord’s faithfulness amidst the pain. His consistency. His love—before, during, and after. It is for healing. And hope. And redemption.
How does evangelism relate to discipleship? In today’s Seven Minute Seminary, Dr. Andrew C. Thompson explains that Christian evangelism goes beyond proclamation and should be understood as a rite of initiation and entering into the means of grace.
Transitioning back to your sending culture can be a difficult experience for missionaries. In today’s article, Betsy Phillips shares 4 ways how to survive coming home from the mission field, and how to make it easier both on the missionary and the sending church.
God’s mission moves forward by his grace. God makes and keeps promises. God overcomes broken family relationships, ill intentions, and even human infertility to advance the family through whom the nations will be blessed. Read more from Brian Russell on today’s article.
The relationship between missionaries and their supporting churches has a long history, all the way back to the sending of Paul and Barnabas from Antioch (Acts 13). Over recent decades, that relationship had developed assumptions and expectations, some of which may need to be questioned or simply relinquished due to changes in technology, travel, globalization, and new understandings of mission.
Listen in on Steve Martyn and Ken Collins as they host a series preaching through John Wesley’s sermons, arranged topically according to the Order of Salvation. This week, enjoy “On Visiting the Sick” (Matthew 25:36). Check back every Sunday for a new sermon.
The new year is almost upon us and it is the perfect time to reflect on what it means to participate in God’s mission for the church. In this video interview, we sat down with J. R. Woodward to discuss this critical aspect of the life of the church.
