Doug Nichols

10 Practices That Will Help You Grow in Christ and in Your Ministry

article August 2, 2019

My friend Doug Nichols sent me the following as advice to new missionaries. But as I read it, it struck me that 95% of it is good advice for all believers. So I’m changing the title and commend this for the reading of both missionaries and all the rest of us.

Not Just Vermin or Garbage: Our Calling to Reach Street Children in Jesus’ Name

article May 14, 2018

One hundred million extremely underprivileged and street children struggle for existence in today’s cities. One hundred million! Are these children trash? Local businessmen in Brazil call them “Vermin, garbage. If we let them grow up, they will be criminals, a blight on our society.”

If God Is Good: 99 Quotes and Illustrations

article September 2, 2010

The following was compiled by Doug Nichols of Action International. For those of you who have not had the opportunity to purchase and read this book, we trust these 99 Quotes and Illustrations will be an encouragement to you as you deal with this matter of suffering to the glory of God.

Is God Calling You to Missions in 2010?

article January 8, 2010

I have the highest regard for the cause of world missions, and the greatest respect for Action International, one of many fine missions groups. While Doug Nichols is making this request, these ten qualities express what many other missions are looking for, too. 

Pakistan: Christians Murdered in Church Service

article March 20, 2002

On Sunday, March 17. 2002, Christians were gathered for worship at the non-denominational Protestant International Church in Islamabad, Pakistan.

Make A Difference In Africa

article September 22, 2002

Together, we can save thousands of lives in Jesus’ name.

Street Boy Becomes Academic Dean (How Do You Treat the Poor and the Orphan?)

article March 22, 2010

Sometimes there may be a subtle slight in the way we treat the poor, the needy, and the orphan. Although we would never knowingly oppress orphans, are we gracious to them?

Can You Name Them?

article March 5, 2010

The people who make a difference in your life are not the ones with the most credentials, the most money, or the most awards.

Uganda, A Bet, and a Prayer

article March 16, 1998

Uganda is back in the news these days because of elections and problems within the nation. While praying for Uganda, I was reminded of a story I read several years ago.

Timeline of Great Missionaries

article February 11, 2010

Timeline of Great Missionaries (and a few other well-known historical and church figures and events).