Why www.abigmission.com? – Most missions sites are about a particular mission work, ie, a missionary starts a website so that people will know about his work. Such sites are useful in keeping people updated about that ministry but does not give an…
China’s 100 million strong middle-class needs to be reached – As China’s economy progresses, the number of middle-class people will increase greatly. The middle-class of a developed country plays the most important role in the development of a country. Therefore, if the middle-class goes in the wrong direction, then the country too will also go in the wrong direction!So the question that we Christians need to ask ourselves is: “What can we Christians do to reach China’s middle-class?”Since China’s middle-class has few historical models to guide it, and few present role-models to follow, then it is like a blank sheet that can be shaped into a beautiful future…
The battle is the Lord’s – When you were born again, you were born into a battle! I hope you have put on the armour, intentionally joined the fight, and are praying in faith believing God for the harvest and all that is needed to accomplish the LORD’s purpose and plan! The battle is a real one. It is for the eternal souls of men and women, just like you, just like me. Are you in it…
The missionaries of the 21st century – Whenever we think of effective missionaries to Asia or other undeveloped countries, we often think of Christian doctors. Many young Christians who want to serve their Lord have studied to be doctors so that they can be effective. They believe that as doctors they can enter restricted-access nations (RAN’s). And they believe that as doctors they will have much opportunity to reach out to their patients and thereby share the Gospel with them. While these assumptions were true for many years till about 50 years ago, these are no more true today. Shortly after the end of World War II, most Asian countries gained….
Why the mission field in Asia is different; its geography, history and religion – Asia has half the world’s population and by far the largest number of unreached people. In proportion to these numbers, few missionaries serve in Asia and even fewer Bible-schools, churches and missions candidates are…
Indonesia – the Christian missions viewpoint – Indonesians are responding to the Gospel in large numbers. No reliable figures are available because such data is sensitive to the Muslim majority. In the past, most converts were from the nominal Christian tribes (eg. Bataks). However, in the last decade large numbers of…
The power of influencing lives, and the spread of the gospel – We must never underestimate the power to influence others with our lives and testimonies. Today, millions of us travel and work in other countries, yet few of us realize that we are placed in other countries for a greater purpose than to earn a living.
Cultural shock – The greatest cultural shock awaits those who do not know the Lord Jesus Christ as Savior. Can you imagine a world where pollution is so bad that water becomes like blood?
Missionary wisdom (a six-part series) – Too often missionaries are easily identified. And when they become the victim of “harassment” they complain of persecution and danger, instead of repenting that they are disobedient to the Lord’s commandment to be wise…
Advice for newbies going on a missions trip (a five-part series) – How to plan for a short term mission trip; practical tips and answers to common questions.
Common Misconceptions – Do we have wrong ideas about Muslims?
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