Articles for tag: Africa

Which “˜E” has Priority? Economy or Evangelism?

By Mike Schrage Economy or evangelism””which has our attention, and which is our priority as reflected by our calendars and checkbooks? In the past 14 months, I”ve had the opportunity to see God”s people in action in Bosnia, Kenya, Afghanistan, Mali, Uganda, and Sudan. The needs are astounding in every place, in every way. Life is difficult, and the challenge of living a godly life in some of these countries is outright dangerous! Yet Christian people are there working, serving, and evangelizing. The church is making inroads in these hard areas, but more resources are needed. And in Africa, the

The Honeymoon Express (A Sojourn with the National Missionary Convention)

By Ziden Nutt All three couples scurried around with excitement to make the long journey from Ozark Bible College in Joplin, Missouri, to the 1958 National Missionary Convention in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Jim and Mary Moreland had been married for three days, Kent and Betty Mechem had been married for three weeks, and Helen and I for three months. It is no wonder the students at OBC named it the “honeymoon express.” Tibbs Maxey was president of the convention that year, and the program was extremely challenging. Men like Isaiah Moore, for instance, spoke on “Here Am I, Send Me.”

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My Epiphany

A chance encounter with a northern bobwhite reignites a forgotten hobby—and opens a doorway to seeing God through creation. Doug Priest reflects on bird-watching, Scripture, and Christian stewardship of the environment.

Business As Mission

Called to Business

Business As Mission (BAM) is a holistic approach that combines gospel witness with job creation and community development. Learn what BAM is, what it isn’t, and how business leaders can serve both overseas and at home.

Louie Giglio

How Could We Forget?

A student reflects on why believers pray so little for the nations. Using Scripture, a survey, and personal stories from Sudan and North Africa, he points to lack of knowledge, faith, and love as common barriers.

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