Missionary Stories
Moving Into Territories Many believers are finding themselves drawn to certain cities, regions, and territories without fully understanding why. Some are relocating. Others are sensing a deep burden for a particular place. They may not have a clear explanation, but...
Why the Church Must Move Beyond Revival Cycles Something is shifting in the Spirit. The Lord has been speaking with increasing clarity that the Church is undergoing a historic paradigm shift: The Church is moving from digging wells to reigning as a governing body....
At my husband’s office, right by the entrance, hangs a large map of Albania. At the bottom of it is written a single Bible reference: “For David, after he had served the purpose of God in his own generation, fell asleep…”(Acts 13:36 NASB1995) We believe God has called...
Congratulations on your calling to be a missionary! It's an exciting and fulfilling path, but it also requires careful consideration and preparation. Here's a step-by-step guide on what to do next: Determine Your Sending Option: As mentioned, there are five...
Embarking on the journey of becoming a missionary is a significant decision that requires careful consideration and discernment. In this article, we will explore the topic of, "What is God saying to you?" and delve into the distinction between a burden and a calling....
What are some defining factors between missionaries? There are all different kinds of missionaries. Some are evangelists; others are church planters. Some missionaries care for other missionaries, and others are undercover for years for the sake of the gospel. There...
The facts are only sometimes representative of reality, and there’s more to the story than we see. It’s powerful when we tune in to that compass bearing, look to God to help us create a complete picture of reality, and not just say, “Truth is whatever my sense is, but Lord, tell me the facts and the greater vantage point.”
That was the order we were given within minutes of discovering our residencies had been denied renewal. The city hall official was not hostile or aggressive, simply delivering orders. I responded that we would “absolutely not be leaving in thirty days.” She mentioned they would send a police officer to our door if we did not comply. I told her she could send the king; I still would not leave after thirty days. That was impossible!
How does a Christian missionary define success on the mission field? We all start here: as believers in Christ, we know our highest level of achievement comes from our obedience to "go” and the obedience to “follow” from there. Certainly, our ultimate fulfillment and...
Truth be told, revivals rarely start in one place or with one person. So I shared this with Dr. Robert Coleman, my respected Evangelism professor back in 1990-1993 Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and he told me that God may use me to start a revival in the USA or in Malaysia.
A few weeks ago, I experienced one of the most terrifying nights of my entire life. It all started when I came down with a cold and decided to make a Target run to grab some immunity supplements - my favorite little chocolate brownie bites jumped in my basket, too. I...
It was May 2013. We had been supporting parents of children with Down Syndrome in Tirana with information and training since the end of 2008 and were providing four occupational therapy sessions for free three times a week to their children since the beginning of...
