1 December 2007
What is the Mission?
What is/was the mission of Jesus Christ? There were many dimensions to Jesus' mission.
A Spiritual Rainy Season
Missionaries often face doubts in the early stages of evangelism and church planting. The spiritual ground seems so hard, and the dominant religious system grips the souls of the people so tenaciously.
Prayer on the Peaks
Hidden in the vastness of the Himalayas, a remarkably hardy people group lived in isolation for thousands of years. This is a report from a small team of SIM workers who traveled to this mysterious area.
A Church for Caia Village
Some time ago I began to pray that God would also give me a direct ministry with Mozambicans. As I was praying, Omar, one of my watchmen, came to me with a request. He wanted to go to his childhood village to share the Gospel.
I Have Decided
It was a public holiday in Mauritius, so the beach was crowded. A group had gathered to witness the baptism of some new Christians. As each one came up from the water and walked back to the shore, the watching believers sang.
Deep Love in a Deep Place
At 3,354 meters, almost 11,000 feet deep, Cotahuasi is the deepest canyon in the world. It cuts through the Andes mountains of Peru and is home to about 17,000 people in 40 villages perched on its slopes and nestled at its base.
Check! Innovative Evangelism
I sponsor two chess clubs. One meets weekly at our home. The other meets under the stern eyes of armed guards in the towers of this region’s highest security prison.
A Church That Cannot Be Destroyed
We heard amazing stories when we did a survey on our Christian radio broadcasts. Everywhere the message of Christ is being broadcast, churches are springing up.
A Barrier or an Opportunity?
More than 25 years ago, SIM workers planted the first church among the Sisaala people living in the northwest region of Ghana. And now the Bible Church of Africa has a broader vision: to partner with others in reaching the Sisaala.
Warfare on their Knees
When fetish priests in Egbe Nigeria, announced their plan to perform a live sacrifice in the center of town, they dared the church to try and stop them. Local Christians responded with a summons to community prayer.
