Courage, Boldness, and Faith In Demand

Courage, Boldness, and Faith In Demand

My heart pounded as I approached the immigration line. What would they say? Would I be allowed to enter the country? Would my bags be searched? I’d shared my testimony with someone on the plane feeling prompted by the Holy Spirit. Had I been courageous 

Keeping Your Ministry Secure in a Rapidly Changing Age

Keeping Your Ministry Secure in a Rapidly Changing Age

We all depend on the instant modes of communication the Internet provides us today. As missionaries, we can quickly connect with new donors, send updates, and collaborate on projects. We can even share our faith online. Is this safe? After you have been on the 

Wisdom and Boldness- Living in the Tension

Wisdom and Boldness- Living in the Tension

“The police are raiding our offices,” said the Whatsapp message. “I got a phone call yesterday. We are under investigation,” another leader fearfully announced. The same day, a different leader sent me pictures. They were distributing thousands of gospel books at a religious festival in 

How Should Christians Respond to Persecution?

How Should Christians Respond to Persecution?

“Unlock your phone and show it to us or we won’t let you enter our country,” the immigration official demanded. Seizing his phone, the officers checked the emails, Facebook, WhatsApp and other private messages of the nervous missionary. Though they allowed him to enter the 

John Chau’s Death: Bold Courage or Youthful Passion Gone Wrong?

John Chau’s Death: Bold Courage or Youthful Passion Gone Wrong?

John Chau’s recent death in the Indian Ocean prompted many tweets, posts and news articles this past week. Murdered by Sentinelese tribesmen, John was a fairly young missionary. He went to a remote and unreached tribe with a passion to share the gospel with them. 

How to Aggressively Fight a Common Fear in Missionary Life

How to Aggressively Fight a Common Fear in Missionary Life

There are a few things I truly hate. One is when fear is used to manipulate and intimidate God’s people. Fear is such a powerful tool of oppression. We see it used by politicians to get votes from the fearful. Likewise, it is used by 

Social Media On The Mission Field-Tweaks & Tips

Social Media On The Mission Field-Tweaks & Tips

“Missionaries arrested and jailed” were the newspaper headlines. What caused this? Unwise use of social media on the mission field. This headline referred to a group of short-term missionaries. These missionaries were working with an organization I provide training for. The girls suffered quite a 

2 Ways To Keep Your Email and Internet Secure on the Field

2 Ways To Keep Your Email and Internet Secure on the Field

The topic of internet security can be a daunting one that we stress and worry about. In other circles, it can be totally neglected. My goal in this article isn’t to fill you with more fear about the topic of internet security. Neither will I 

4 Questions Every Missionary Should Ask to Stay Safe- Part 2

4 Questions Every Missionary Should Ask to Stay Safe- Part 2

The Times reported that in 2019 alone, 69 people were killed in mass shootings. (And the year’s not over yet! Yikes!). Even in countries that used to be considered safe, churches are taking precautions to protect those who attend. On the mission field, safety is 

4 Questions Every Missionary Should Ask to Stay Safe – Part 1

4 Questions Every Missionary Should Ask to Stay Safe – Part 1

Terrorists and extremists; we’ve seen them up close. Radical religious fanatics live next door. Unstable governments with dictatorships or authoritarian leaders- they are common. How do we stay safe on the field? We have families to protect and care for. When faced with danger, we