During the four decades I have observed the productivity question from the home side, a number of trends have emerged.

Missiologists take a hard look at reasons for gospel resistance.

The supreme purpose of human history is the calling out and perfecting of the Bride of our Lord Jesus Christ. The church is the masterpiece of God’s wisdom.

Our preference for methods and numbers over content may be watering down the gospel we take to the nations.

Churches and agencies should consider taking a closer look at the track record of the people they send to plant churches or train national church planters.

Three temptations the church faces—and why we resist them.

When families back home face difficulty, missionaries overseas want to know.