From the Pews to the Nations: Mobilizing the Local Church for Global Impact
Jesus didn’t call His followers to comfort; He called them to commission. The Great Commission wasn’t a suggestion—it was a mandate for every be…
Tag: Africa
Marakwet: An Ethnographic Study of Religious and Cultural Identity in Africa
Ethnographies will be complicated, and Marakwet is no exception. Cultural complexity in the social world has rarely been understood as a barrier to pr…
Before You Go: Wisdom from 10 Women Who Served Internationally
Obedience to God’s call for international missionary service is daunting and complex. Evangelism and discipleship across cultural, religious, and li…
Accidental Diplomats: American Missionaries and the Cold War in Africa
In Accidental Diplomats, Philip Dow (PhD, Cambridge), Head of School at Black Forest Academy, provides three historical case studies about the broad a…
Webinar: A Thought Leader Briefing: How Leaders Lose Their Way
The subject of this briefing is centered around leadership and its profound impact on organizational health. In particular, we’ll be discussing insi…
Webinar: Freeing Up Time for Innovation
This interactive session will focus on practical tools and tips to transform your current schedule and strategic plan into a place where innovation is…
Partnership as an Evangelistic Signpost
Evangelism is an exercise in partnership. As ambassadors for Christ, God is “making his appeal through us” (2 Corinthians 5:20, CSB).
Ending Bible Poverty: A New Vision for Discipleship in Africa
In this episode of the Mission Matters Podcast, hosts Matthew Ellison and Ted Esler welcome Dr. Matthew Elliott, President of Oasis International and …
Contextualization Can Be Messy
By John Devalve | My wife and I lived in a remote predominantly Muslim region of West Africa with few believers for more than a decade. Not long afte…
Missionaries as Needy Patrons
By Tamie Davis and Moyra Dale | Patronage relationships are common in many cultures. Western missionaries in these environments are often viewed as pa…