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“Is Support-Raising More Efficient if I Present to a Large Group?”

Say you've got a fundraising trip scheduled to an area with lots of personal contacts--but not that much time. Would…

5 years ago

Why to Learn Their Heart-Language, Even if They Speak Yours

When we came back to our passport country on home assignment, people were curious. "If Ugandans speak English, why do…

5 years ago

In praise of Sabbath: On letting go

My family wrangled our carry-ons into that taupe-colored hum of a 757, bound for six months stateside. (After the lunacy…

5 years ago

Simply Indispensable? On the Importance of Your Work (…Or Not?)

Ever lost a job? Years ago, after a frequent series of layoffs in my company, the axe finally fell on me.…

5 years ago

Never Forget: You are More than What You Do for God

We know it. You know it. Heading overseas is this tornadic level of activity. I remember fantasizing about the moment…

5 years ago

Cultural Iceberg: Collectivist vs. Individualistic Societies

We’re excited to welcome back Sheri of Engineering Ministries International for her final post of her invaluable three-part series on…

6 years ago

Meet an Agency: All Nations

We heart this new, ongoing series–a virtual trip to the coffee shop with organizations to help you go there, serve…

6 years ago

“Reaching the Unreached = Danger” and More Missions Myths Debunked

One of our most popular posts ever kicked over some of the missions myths we're all prone to: I should…

6 years ago

“What kind of characteristics do I need as a missionary?”

It might come to mind as you're taping another box shut, or when you're about to pass one of those…

6 years ago

#BestoftheBestFriday: Travel Checklist; Top 50 Most Dangerous Nations

Hardest Places to Follow Jesus This week brought the alarming news of even more persecution of our Chinese brothers and…

6 years ago