Pollster George Gallup projected tens of thousands of U.S. churches would close their doors this decade, not because of low funds or programs, but because of lack of vision. Proverbs 29:18 addresses this: “Where there is no vision, the people perish.” Cad Dudley, Christian leader...
Sean James, a millennial mission’s pastor from a church in Austin, Texas talks about the surprises he experienced as the only American at a mission’s conference hosted in Ukraine. Listen to Sean’s stories about his recent Bible College education and the reality he experienced while...
Is missionary work an Orthodox practice? Can all Orthodox Christians participate in mission work? The answer to each of these questions is a resounding, “Yes!” In this article we will explore the history, methods, and motivation behind Orthodox missions, arriving at the conclusion that not...
Recently, Storyline participated in a gathering in Ukraine for missionaries to meet with one another, pray, and talk about the current realities they are experiencing. The most incredible stories came from those who live in countries where the Christian church is persecuted by majority Muslim...
(This article is reposted from laussane.org and written by Steve Moon. This thinking resonates with us here at Storyline as we have the opportunity, on a regular basis to sit with global leaders and discuss the challenges and opportunities that are before them. We are...
How did a persecuted movement that began with a small group of Jews become the most widespread movement in the world today? This sweeping cinematic overview first unveiled at Cape Town 2010 highlights milestone events from nearly 2,000 years of church history, beginning with the...
Christian missionary workers accept living in challenging environments. The missionary life involves above-average levels of stress, loss, and trauma. Cross-cultural workers can learn the effects of these sufferings and how to respond in ways that promote well-being. In order for them to persevere, overcome, and...
Listen to Andrew and Jody talk about living cross-culturally to be a part of God's global mission but as full-time workers in their careers. They were missionaries in the past but they now recognize a new potential for having full-time jobs while planting a new...
In February I met up with some missionaries in Beirut, Lebanon who are beginning to plant churches all over the country. For many of you reading this, hearing Beirut probably conjures up images of civil war and concrete buildings being turned into rubble. Thirty years...
I don't cry often but after being in Ukraine the last twelve days I couldn't hold back my tears of joy, honor, and amazement about these smart, courageous, and strategic Ukrainian missionaries. Why cry? I spent time with these 'ordinary' Ukrainian missionary heroes. They are serving in some of the...