Training Leaders by Planting Seed Truths
The process of sowing and the harvest teaches us four basic principles or “laws.”
Category: In the Workshop
What Are Best Practices of Church Planting among Muslims?
“Is there any hope in reaching Muslims for Christ when there are so many obstacles?”
Reflection on a Missions Partnership
Now that the Alliance has completed its ministry, how can we evaluate its effectiveness? By God’s grace there is good news to share and lesso…
The Pros and Cons of Preaching with an Interpreter
Missionaries often find themselves in situations which necessitate an interpreter, regardless of their time on the field.
Church Planting Tracking and Analysis Tool
I’d like to introduce a tool that we have found helpful in enabling church planting teams (and their supervisors) to get a snapshot of the te…
Helping Alumni Advance: Designing a Continuing Education Program
Since Mutiso Mwema graduated from Bible college nine years ago, he has faithfully served as a pastor of local churches where he was assigned by his…
Photo Sensitivity: Looking through the Lens of the Local People
Bob was sent by his church to check out a project they were supporting in Africa. At the height of his welcoming ceremony by the African people, Bo…
Dos and Don’ts in Speaking to ESL Audiences
“You’ve gotta take the bull by the horns,” I declared. The students looked puzzled. As an “English as a First Language&rdqu…
Practical Tips on Preparing for Home Assignment
The Joneses are busy getting ready for their home assignment, or furlough, next week. Dad may have to pull a few all-nighters to finish packing. Th…
In the Right Gear
We met friends at an Indian restaurant. As we munched warm flatbread with these missionaries, they told us how their mission agency was reckoning w…