overseas

What You Need to Know: Muslim Social Pressure

Ramadan began this week--and there's still time to pray along with us (c'mon! Everybody's doing it!) for the 1.8 billion…

6 years ago

2 Ways to Reach Out to a Muslim Right Where You’re At

A friend who served overseas once told me a story from her recent home assignment. She'd said hello to two…

6 years ago

How to Tell Kids You’re Moving Overseas as Missionaries

"When Should We Tell Them?" I'd say--and most sites agree--as soon as possible. Your goal? Well-adjusted kids with ownership in…

6 years ago

“I’m interested in being a missionary. First steps?”

Maybe it's been chewing at you for awhile--or maybe the idea just came to you: Hey. Wonder if I could…

6 years ago

#BESTOFTHEBESTFRIDAYS: Worldwide prayer for Muslims during Ramadan; Shocked by Your Host Culture; Free Bible Software

Pray with Us for the Muslim World during Ramadan Ramadan is May 5-June 6 this year. What if you prayed…

6 years ago

Meet an Agency: Engineering Ministries International (EMI)

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

6 years ago

14 Paradoxes that Made this Friday Good

When you're headed overseas, it's critical you've got solid biblical training. In most contexts, you'll be placed in a role…

6 years ago

On Trusting God with Those We Leave Behind

It must have been around the time we left for Africa. I can't tell you exactly. In the midst of…

6 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: OMF International

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

6 years ago