Wondering how to find an agency that’s right for you–or even whether you need a sending organization at all…and where to start once you find one? Missionaries explain the ins and outs. With or Without an Agency Why do many missionaries join agencies? Why do some missionaries serve independent from an agency? How do I …
Questions about MISSION AGENCIES – Yes, no, which one? Read More »
Listen, Learn, Love. When you see those three words together, what do you think of? A sign hanging in your mom’s living room? Something that’s easy to do? A mentor who really influenced you by doing exactly that? As you enter the mission field, these words should become a mantra that runs on a constant …
Of all the things Jesus did while on earth, is it not interesting that the one thing his disciples specifically ask Jesus to teach them to do is pray? Not how to turn water into wine.Not how to heal the sick.Not how to multiply fish and bread.Not how to raise the dead.“Lord, teach us to …
Finding the right mission agency can seem like an overwhelming task. It doesn’t have to be! We have tried to compile a list of key resources, topics & questions you should consider when comparing mission agencies. Why can finding the right mission agency seem so hard? After hearing from tons of people looking for the …
Written by a Global Frontier Missions Atlanta staff member. As a college student over 20 years ago, I remember entering discussions about the validity of cross-cultural ministry in the United States versus missions abroad. There were debates ranging from the need and finances to strategy and more. Fast forward 20 years. I would have never predicted that …
Missions at Home and Abroad It’s Not a Competition Read More »
“I’m going to be a missionary!” you excitedly tell family and friends. You may picture living in a remote village or serving the Lord in a bustling city filled with people from all over the world. Maybe you picture feeling purposeful for the first time as you are finally doing something that matters. But there …
Heart Check: Are You Cut Out for the Mission Field? Read More »
When you think about life on the mission field, there are many factors to consider. When you add kids to the mix, those factors multiply. Questions like, “How will my kids adjust?”, “What on earth am I going to feed them?”, “How does school work there?”, and “How will I manage raising my kids and …
Listen to this episode with Kanita Benson as she shares her experiences of short-term mission trips and the importance of constructing them effectively in order to make a long-term impact. Kanita also discusses ways to mobilize the African American community.
A Guest Post from one of our partners – Support Raising Solutions “I want to serve God and be obedient to His leading in my life, but I don’t want to raise support.” If you’ve said or thought these words, you’re not alone. In fact, most people living a donor-supported lifestyle will admit that, at …
Fully Funding Your Ministry: 5 Keys to Personal Support Raising Read More »
As a little girl in church, I always sat transfixed as missionaries came and shared their stories of working in the field. My heart would swell as they told of people coming to Christ, large chunks of the Bible being translated, and house churches starting and growing exponentially overnight. I knew then that God wanted …
Preparing your Mind to Battle the Unexpected Realities of Missions. Read More »