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Daren Wendell ActiveWater
Mission & Evangelism

JUST ONE: Walking, Swimming, Running

Daren Wendell shares how endurance challenges inspired the founding of ActiveWater, an organization helping ordinary people turn their passions into fundraising and awareness for clean water initiatives in…

Daren Wendell · November 14, 2013
Doug Priest missions interview
Mission & Evangelism

A Conversation with Doug Priest

Jennifer Johnson interviews CMF International leader Doug Priest about short-term mission trips, strategic church partnerships, ministry among the urban poor, and the changing priorities of global Christian outreach.

Jennifer Johnson · November 11, 2013
new framework for global missions
Mission & Evangelism

A New Framework for Mission

Gayla Congdon shares how Amor Ministries reshaped its mission framework around local partnerships, sustainability, social media, and leadership development while continuing its work in housing, community outreach, and…

Gayla Congdon · November 10, 2013
rethinking Christian missions
Mission & Evangelism

Are We Being Paternalistic When We Talk about ‘Missions’?

Michael Sweeney examines the history and language of Christian missions, challenging colonial associations and paternalistic practices while encouraging cross-cultural evangelism grounded in mutual respect, partnership, and a global…

Michael Sweeney · November 9, 2013
Ajai Lall Central India Christian Mission
Mission & Evangelism

A Pastor Among the Persecuted

Darrel Rowland profiles Ajai Lall and Central India Christian Mission, sharing accounts of persecution, evangelism, church planting, and efforts to rescue vulnerable children from slavery and exploitation in…

Darrel Rowland · November 8, 2013
Christian persecution and church growth
Mission & Evangelism

Persecuted Church, Prevailing Church

Todd Nettleton explores Christian persecution in Egypt, Iran, Nigeria, and China, sharing stories of suffering, courage, evangelism, and unity while examining how churches continue to grow under opposition.

Todd Nettleton · November 7, 2013
Anaheim First Christian Church outreach
Church & Ministry

Becoming the “Go-To” Church

Jennifer Johnson explores how Anaheim First Christian Church built lasting partnerships with schools and community agencies, supported single mothers through My Safe Harbor, and earned trust by listening…

Jennifer Johnson · October 28, 2013
Betty Aldridge women in ministry
Church Leadership

“What a Shame . . . God Didn’t Make You a Boy”

Betty L. Aldridge reflects on her lifelong calling to ministry, from Bible college and teaching to ordination and pastoral service, sharing the encouragement and challenges she encountered as…

Betty L. Aldridge · October 25, 2013
finding faith through family suffering
Care & Counseling

What I’m Learning from the Suffering so Close to Me

Dave Smith reflects on his family's experience with stillbirth, miscarriages, multiple sclerosis, and caregiving, sharing how prayer, Scripture, honest grief, and perseverance shaped their understanding of God's presence…

Dave Smith · October 24, 2013
Christian scholarship as worship
Church & Ministry

The Ministry of Christian Scholarship

Thomas Scott Caulley argues that Christian scholarship is an act of worship and a calling to serve the church, urging believers to value intellectual engagement, faithful teaching, and…

Thomas Scott Caulley · October 21, 2013
church planting without a special calling
Church & Ministry

You Are Called to Plant a Church

Carl Kuhl challenges the belief that church planters must receive a dramatic personal calling. Drawing on Jonathan's example, he urges believers to recognize urgent needs, act with discernment,…

Carl Kuhl · October 19, 2013
church planting leadership assessment
Church & Ministry

Finding the Person Who Can Plant

Justin Horey examines how church planting organizations evaluate prospective leaders through core competencies, interviews, psychological testing, and practical exercises—and why the resulting development plans matter for effective ministry…

Justin Horey · October 18, 2013
multisite church strategy
Church & Ministry

Multisite Done Right

Ed Stetzer examines the benefits and challenges of multisite churches, explaining why healthy expansion must prioritize pastoral care, authentic community, leadership development, and the multiplication of churches rather…

Ed Stetzer · October 17, 2013
Calgary church planting partnership
Church & Ministry

Partnering to Plant in Calgary

Rick Scruggs shares how six churches and organizations joined forces to plant a new congregation in Calgary, overcoming earlier setbacks through cooperation, prayer, shared leadership, and a commitment…

Rick Scruggs · October 14, 2013
Restoration Movement in Canada
Church & Ministry

New Signs of Hope in Eastern Canada

Jim Tune explores the Restoration Movement's history in Canada, tracing early church growth, later decline, and renewed efforts through Impact Canada, congregational partnerships, and multiplying churches across Ontario…

Jim Tune · October 14, 2013
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