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,…
A Model for Sustainability
By training a church planter to use a small business, you put a powerful tool for effective ministry in his or her hands. GALEN: Welcome to “The Global Story,” a weekly glimpse into how God is at work through the…