- Thu, Feb 17, 2011
- Missions
Seven Statistics on World Needs
There are three billion people worldwide with no nearby Christian or church to share the Gospel with them. They can only be reached by someone (a missionary) going to them with the Gospel.
Resources: Missions
- Thu, Feb 17, 2011
- Missions, Money and Giving
Staying or Going: Choosing a Strategic Lifestyle Wherever You Live
There was a striking difference between the itinerant ministry of Jesus and the apostles as seen in the Gospels and the settled communities of Christians reflected in the later books of the New Testament.
- Wed, Dec 22, 2010
- Missions, Randy's Books
Randy Alcorn Talks About his Translated Books (video)
Randy Alcorn shares about what it means to him to have his books translated into other languages, pointing out some of his favorite covers.
- Mon, Nov 29, 2010
- Missions
Taking the Word to Every Tribe and Nation (Steve Saint) (Video)
From Randy Alcorn's 50-minute interview with Steve Saint and Mincaye, regarding God's work through the deaths of the five missionaries in Ecuador. The DVD of the interview, "Now I See It Well," is available from EPM.
- Thu, Aug 26, 2010
- Culture and Worldview, Missions
What resources do you recommend to share the gospel with Muslims?
The following resources are recommended by David Knauss (former missionary and friend of EPM)
1. They can be directed to Zacharia Boutros, an Egyptian Coptic priest who speaks directly to the holes in Islam. He is direct—and some say eccentric—but he is effective. He has a Middle Eastern way about him. There are videos available on Youtube.
2. Books:
Glad News!: God Loves You My Muslim Friend by Samy Tanagho
Facing the Muslim Challenge by John Gilchrist
Healing The Broken Family of Abraham: New Life for Muslims by Don McCurry
- Tue, Jul 13, 2010
- Missions, Money and Giving
Do you have a favorite mission organization you would recommend?
I’m a pastor of a fairly new church and would like to connect our church to some other quality mission organizations. Do you have a favorite mission organization you would recommend?
Perhaps my favorite is one that flies under the radar because they devote so little to fundraising, and focus all on hands-on ministry: Action International, based in the Seattle area.
- Mon, Jul 12, 2010
- Missions, Money and Giving
What are your thoughts on short-term missions?
I've spoken to many long-term missionaries who have surprised me with their opinion about the effectiveness of short-term missions. We spend a tremendous amount of money on “missionary tourism” in America, often to the detriment of long-term support. What are your thoughts on short-term missions?
The Question of Adoption
For those interested in pursuing adoption of Haitian orphans, we want to share a few important thoughts regarding this desire. The process by which orphans will be adopted from Haiti post-earthquake is still unclear as much of the infrastructure has been wiped out. Regarding a desire to adopt a Haitian orphan—first of all, the reality of this crisis does not change the fact that the most important consideration in any adoption is obedience to God. If God is calling you to adopt from Haiti (or anywhere else for that matter) then you should pursue it. However, we must caution others to not mistake the emotional response to the devastation we see with the clear direction of God’s Spirit in our lives.
- Thu, Apr 15, 2010
- Missions
Operation Christmas Child
Millions of children’s lives are touched each year by Operation Christmas Child.
- Thu, Apr 15, 2010
- Missions, Suffering and Evil
Out of the Cold: Christianity Brings Hope to Cambodia
For nearly thirty years, the phrase killing fields was synonymous with Cambodia. Between 1975 and 1979, the communist Khmer Rouge killed at least one million Cambodians in their attempt to reinvent their society.
The killing ended only with the Vietnamese invasion which drove the Khmer Rouge out of power and into the jungle. Now, some of them have re-emerged, bearing not guns, but Bibles, a reminder of how the Gospel can succeed where man cannot.
The attempt to eliminate religion was at the heart of the killing fields. For Khmer Rouge leader Pol Pot, religion was superstition and an impediment ...
