Tolya and Alyona Deminko had moved his family to the hallway of their apartment building, placed mattresses on the floor for their young children. This is the routine in Kiev when the shelling starts. It’s no longer a guarantee that they’ll be able to sleep...
You've done missions studies before. You felt inspired for a week or two. Maybe you prayed more. Maybe you thought about going on a trip. Then life happened, and six months later you realized you haven't thought about any of it since the study ended. Here's what's actually...
Your mission trip packing list is complete. Your flights are booked. Your fundraising is finished. But there's one more crucial item to check off before you board that plane: spiritual preparation through God's Word. After working with mission teams in 75+ countries for over a decade, we've...
You've signed up for a mission trip. The deposit is paid and the dates are on your calendar. Now comes the question this article answers: how do you prepare for a mission trip so that you're ready when you arrive? The difference between a frustrating trip...
25 Bible verses for New Year's resolutions, grouped by spiritual growth, character, strength, relationships and calling, with a practical application for each....
Some of the best Christmas Bible verses are Luke 2:10-11, Isaiah 9:6, Matthew 1:21, John 1:14 and John 3:16. Below they are grouped for family devotions, with the key verses written out so you can read them aloud or use them in a Christmas card. Christmas...
You know how sometimes the evening news can feel overwhelming? Between political tensions, refugee crises, and border conflicts, it's easy to wonder if God's work is actually advancing around the world. But here's what I've been learning lately: some of the most incredible ministry breakthroughs...
Want to support global missions but unsure where to start? You're not alone. Many Christians feel called to give internationally but wonder, "How Can I Give to Missions Wisely?" Which ministries are trustworthy? How will my donation be used? Will it actually make a...
Making disciples in a culture that has rejected Scripture is not an easy task. The situation is further complicated by the immense confusion that has seeped into the church in recent years. It's no wonder it has become very difficult to mobilize the church toward...
A Church That Lost Its Nerve: Charlie Kirk, Fault Lines, and the Crisis of Evangelical Courage As a mobilizer who has devoted his life to recruiting young men and women into the ministry, I am concerned by what I see taking place in the modern evangelical...