A Way to Make It Work

“If you want to do ministry, you cannot do other work! If you want to preach or evangelize, you must only do that! Not business too.” Over and over, Saji heard this message from his pastor who, like many church…
In the Potter’s Hands

Linda is a wonderfully talented potter, with a big heart for missions and evangelism. She’s also a good friend to me and to Global Disciples. She’s always intrigued by the stories of how God is working among least-reached people through…
Supporting Church Planters

Being a church planter is hard work. And if you’re planting a new church where people are unfamiliar with the Gospel and there’s little support, it gets even harder. Sanyu trained church planters through a discipleship-mission training in Uganda. He’s…
The Joy of Mission

“I thank God for calling us to do missions,” Moses began. “My heart is filled with joy for the work God has used us to do.” Moses directs a discipleship-mission training program in Democratic Republic of Congo—or DRC. He recently…
Crown Him… King of my Work Day

There’s a great worship song called Crown Him, by the band, I AM THEY. I grew up singing an old hymn, Crown Him with Many Crowns. It was a powerful anthem reminding us that every creature in heaven sings God’s glory. The…
No Longer a Crazy Idea

“The people in my church laughed at me when I told them what I believed God was calling us to do. They told me, ‘Pastor, we have a hard time to pay even your salary. We don’t have enough money…
Faithful to be Fruitful

Welcome to “The Global Story,” a weekly glimpse into how God is at work through the global Body of Christ. I’m inspired by the stories of people like Sugan—who faithfully proclaim Jesus Christ despite personal difficulty and heavy opposition. At…
An Open Door in the 10/40 Window

You’ve probably heard someone say, “When God closes a door, He opens a window.” This cliché was popularized in the 1965 film, The Sound of Music. It’s meant to bring comfort and remind us of God’s sovereignty, even when things…
Ready and Eager!

We can offer a way to train disciple-makers and church planters in places like South Asia. But are they really ready to go? The answer is clear, as you’ll read in the transcript of this week’s Global Story… GALEN: Welcome to “The…
In God’s Hand

Obedient disciples in small business recognize opportunities for expansion as growth for the Heavenly Kingdom. We are not to boast in our worldly achievements, but instead use these gifts to share the Good News of Jesus Christ with others. Heng,…