Category: To senders
3 Reasons I Am Thankful for Support Raising
Forever and always people have avoided going into missions because they have to raise support. Just recently I saw a thread where men with PhDs in biblical studies were lamenting the lack of employment opportunities in American Bible schools and seminaries. Someone commented on the thread saying, “There are plenty of opportunities overseas.” One of the few responses to this was (paraphrased), “Yeah, but then you will have to be raising support for your entire life!” I understand the hesitancy to raise support. Stacey and I drove all around the country in 2011 speaking to churches, friends, and (at times)…
[Video] Missions: The Rewards are Greater than the Sacrifices
Just before we left Cameroon for our first home assignment we sat down with the World Team missionaries and asked them some real life questions. We asked them: What is missions? What is the hardest part? So, is it even worth it? What are your dreams for Cameroon? What do you need to see these dreams realized? All of us have experienced difficulties and sacrifices. But I hope you will be encouraged to see that there is no question in our minds: the rewards are greater than the sacrifices. And I invite you to be challenged as well. The greatest…
Mobilizing Missionaries: Whose Job is it Anyway?
Imagine moving into a new house. After getting your stuff situated you go about organizing, cleaning, and landscaping the yard. As time progresses the grass is looking good, you have flowers in planters, and even a swing set for the kids. But casting a shadow on all of it is the neighbor’s fence. It’s old, leaning heavily into your yard and in desperate need of paint. A month passes, then a couple more. After a year the fence is only looking worse. You see your neighbor from time to time and struggle with angry thoughts. Your neighbor never mentions it,…
