The wisdom of supporting national pastors with mission funds has been debated for many years.

This article is a response to “When the Mission Pays the Pastor” by Wayne Allen, April 1998 EMQ.

This article is a response to the article “When the Mission Pays the Pastor,” by Wayne Allen, April 1998 EMQ.

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.