2008-11-09T09:47:30-05:00 GCI info@gospel.com http://www.gospel.com/feeds/topics/missionary http://ied.gospelcom.net/engel-scale.php 2008-11-09T09:47:30-05:00 The basis of the Engel Scale is the assigning of a numerical value for the degree of spiritual understanding that a person, or group, has reached. This chapter from 'Tell it Often, Tell it Well', explains the Scale in detail. http://intothyword.org/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=46735&columnid=3881 2008-09-06T13:14:52-05:00 Jesus is the quintessential model of faith and our practice of missions that we are to follow. We do not have a Lord who sits aloof in Heaven, with no firsthand idea or comprehension of what it means to be a human or to serve out in the field. Our Lord served and taught, just as He calls us to go to serve and teach. http://intothyword.org/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=46734&columnid=3881 2008-09-06T13:14:23-05:00 Does fear still have a hold on you? Are you so busy looking for opportunities you cannot see anything else? In Matthew 10: 27-33, after Jesus gave the disciples their training and their project of being sent out for the first time on their mission, He further encouraged and warned them. http://intothyword.org/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=46733&columnid=3881 2008-09-06T13:13:32-05:00 Now, perhaps you are wondering how can I become more obedient and faithful when I just cannot see the road ahead? Perhaps, you have tried hard in our motivations or support development or your service on the mission field and feel frustrated? http://intothyword.org/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=46732&columnid=3881 2008-09-06T13:12:59-05:00 Do you fear growing in the faith? Fear missions and witnessing? Take comfort, our confidence from who Christ is and what He did for us leads to our boldness! Being bold means we are willing to take our faith, venture out with it, and do the right thing at the right time, regardless of the cultural and language barriers or any fears.... http://intothyword.org/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=49186&columnid=3881 2008-09-06T13:12:20-05:00 What is Missions? A classic definition for Christian Missions is proclaiming the Gospel message outside of your culture, as in “going to serve at a great distance.” It is taking the message of Jesus Christ where He has not been found or... http://hutchcraft.com/A-Word-With-You/Your-Mission/Making-the-Most-of-it-5603 2008-07-21T12:07:18-05:00 Look, you may not like the situation you're in right now, your location, your singleness, your sickness, your job, your church. But instead of lamenting your spot, God wants you to experience the wonderful joy and contentment that comes from saying, "Hey, I'm here. I'm going to be here a while. I'm going to make the most of it!" http://lausanneworldpulse.com/perspectives.php/376/06-2006?pg=all 2008-05-06T16:17:59-05:00 A 98-year-old missionary shares with younger leaders the wisdom that he has gained over forty years of ministry. http://reviveourhearts.com/topics/series.php?series=11&topic_name=General Christian Living 2008-04-02T11:10:37-05:00 This encouraging interview series with Shannon Etter, a 26-year-old missionary to Asia, explores what it means to fully surrender our lives to God’s purposes and glory. http://lausanneworldpulse.com/leadershipmemo/144/12-2005 2008-03-26T11:09:44-05:00 This past summer and fall, I had the privilege of meeting with ministry leaders from Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, North America and Australia/Oceania who are all committed to the cause of world evangelization.