Connecting you with the best mission resources as you move forward on your path to the nations. Don't just go, GO well prepared.

As I walked out of the government building after yet another failed visit, I unleashed my accusations on God. “We sold our home,” my silent protest began. “We sold most of our earthly possessions, gave away our cars, packed up my pastoral library, even kissed our adult children good-bye!”

Certainly, I had caught God’s ear by now. “Does this country have to be so frustratingly uncooperative?” I muttered. While I’m sure he was listening, I don’t think God ventured to make a reply, except for maybe a passing chuckle at my foolishness.

We heart this new, ongoing series–a little cup o’ joe with organizations to help you go there, serve Him, and love them even better.

If you’re wondering why you might join an agency–and a handful of reasons you might not–make sure to check out He Said/She Said/You Say? “Should I go overseas with an organization?”, both the pros and the cons.)

Grab a chair. We’ll make the introductions.

• OMF INTERNATIONAL

• STEIGER

• MDE (MARKETPLACE DEVELOPMENT ENTERPRISES)

• AVANT

• WORLDWIDE EVANGELIZATION FOR CHRIST (WEC)

Many missionaries and gospel workers have been forced to return home because either they, or their families and supporters revealed too much information about their work in a security-sensitive location.

The unfortunate release of sensitive information can have a catastrophic impact on the field, including team members and local partners. So how should someone communicate safely to and from the field?
 

Online ESL Video Lessons

Check out this NEW series of 50 beginning level (A1) ESL lessons which are FREE and available on YouTube.

 
These Bible-based lessons are designed to be used in teacher-led instruction. They can be used by volunteers and professional teachers either in-person or online. The format is flexible allowing lessons to be projected on a big screen in a traditional classroom, used online with video calls, on mobile phones, or printed.

Literacy International offers an online 8-week teacher training class to learn how to teach ESL with these materials and methods. You can register here. You can even volunteer to teach someone English and they will pair you with someone from their waiting list.

Discerning God’s leading is often a challenge. How do you discern his will for you? We want to do his will but we also want clear guidance and direction as to what that is.

So how does one discern God’s leading? Below are eight responses by people who have faced that challenge just as you are. Enjoy!

• “Ask yourself the hard questions.”

• “Consider the different ways that God leads different people.”

• “Stay close to God and trust him to lead in unmistakable ways.”

Song: A Sound Mind

Let the lyrics of this song remind you who you are in Christ and what your inheritance is in Him.