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

March 5, 2019June 28, 2023Leave a comment

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One of our most popular posts ever kicked over some of the missions myths we’re all prone to: I should have the gift of evangelism. I should plan on leading Bible studies, prayer, service projects, and all that 24/7.

So we’re still messing with (or just scribbling out) some of our stereotypes of missionaries: the fetching jumpers-with-tennis-shoes combo, the slideshows, the mud huts, the untrimmed hairstyle, the image of white-person-hugging-cute-brown-child.

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“I Should Have the Gift of Evangelism” and 5 Other Missions Myths Debunked

November 9, 2018March 4, 20194 Comments

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MYTH: Don’t go unless you plan to stay for life.

Maybe you were corn-fed on stories of missionaries who brought their coffins with them, or like Amy Carmichael, said goodbye to their families and homelands for life. Now, we’re pretty sure you’re familiar with FaceTime, Kayak, Marco Polo, and all sorts of amenities shrinking your distance around the world. Your folks and friends may well come to visit you, and your parents won’t be kissing grandbabies goodbye for life.

This ain’t your mama’s mission field.

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