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Tag: evangelism
Does Evangelism = Superiority?
Reading Time: 5 minutes
You’ve probably had that moment–the one I’ll call The Freeze.
Someone’s talking about something incredibly difficult in his or her life. Your heart is caught up in compassion. And you can see that knowing Christ–walking with him, being gradually healed by him–would make the difference not only in their now, but indefinitely.
“I Should Have the Gift of Evangelism” and 5 Other Missions Myths Debunked
Reading Time: 7 minutes
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.
#BestoftheBestFriday: Mind of a Hindu; Orphan Care; Modernizing Dictators; Social Justice & Evangelism
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Just in Time for Diwali: Understanding A Hindu Mind
Diwali, the Hindu festival of light, is November 6-10 (interested in praying during this festival? Click here for a free guide!). Indian neuroscientist Sai Anand communicates about God’s ingenius design of the human body, using it to share the Gospel. He’s written a fascinating article about his time as a Hindu, and how to share Jesus with the Hindustan population.
Are we really serving orphans well?
Unreached People Group Focus: Japanese
Reading Time: 5 minutes
Color me surprised: Until this year, I had no idea Japan was the second-largest (only to Bangladesh) unreached people group in the world. It’s the largest unreached nation open to missionaries.
What keeps Japan from being reached?
Our God is indescribably capable of surmounting any obstacles. But what could be the presenting barriers?
#BestOfTheBestFriday: Why We Go; Personality & Evangelism; The Gospel & Social Class
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Why We Go–Lest We Forget
Still wrestling through the decision to go–or needing a pick-me-up in the midst of all the prep (Remind me why I’m doing this again?)? Don’t miss Justin Bullington’s post with the heartfelt letters of a Papua New Guinean, pleading for global workers to come.
Evangelism and Your Personality Type
Yet another reason why we dig Jesus: Every person was an individual to him. He’d step away from the crowds to hear that one person crying out–and to ask them specific questions about where they were, right where he found them. It’s why Go. Serve. Love is keen on global work that isn’t McMissions. People are more than a one-size-fits all McMethod.
Ever wonder how personality should influence how you share Jesus–or how others receive it? Cru’s got some great tips on applying the Myers-Briggs personality profile to sharing Jesus.
Start Here: Expanding your Heart for the Nations Where You’re At
Reading Time: 4 minutes
Imagine we’re sitting down at that great little nook of a coffee shop downtown: matcha latte for me, triple espresso for you (feel free to improvise. You just looked kind of tired). I’m like, Hey. Great news. Finally decided what I want to do with my life.
You: Sweet. What’s the verdict?
Me: Concert pianist, baby. Booked the concert hall for Friday.
#BestoftheBestFridays: 3 (not-so-universal) evangelism staples
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Today we’re ushering in Donna Williams to introduce our first #BestoftheBestFriday! Fun facts about Donna :
- he once lived in an international dorm where she learned six different ways to make rice.
- She likes long layovers.
- In Mexico, she learned her name can mean “donut.”
- Donna loves that she gets to read stories from global workers around the world as part of her job.
Look out. Your worldview is showing. It happens every time you cross cultures, and sometimes when you don’t.