Tag Archive for 'Laura Woodworth'

Fun mission tip #1 - for families

Okay, so you’re out on the road and traveling to only-God-knows-where and places-where-only-diehard-missionaries would go, with 3 kids and another on the way.
You’re in a hotel room with 2 beds.
What would you do?
Here’s my first all time favorite tip for survival when you’re going places for God with your family.
Strip the top sheet and line [...]

Overcoming language barriers in ministry

Got a heart for global revival? OR planning on going on a short-term mission or long-term stay in another country? If you want to minister effectively, then learning the language of your targeted people group is essential!
BUT FIRST let me premise this by saying that it is possible to minister through an interpreter or to [...]

My Absurd Religion and the hunger of the nations

The religion-shaking book, My Absurd Religion, by Steve Gray is breaking ground in the nations. It is getting into the hands of people who are tired of powerless religion and ready for a real encounter with the living God.
Just this past weekend, Martin drove 1,700 miles from Quebec, Canada to Kansas City to experience the [...]

Nations in revival… nations in turmoil

Speaking of all hell breaking loose (see previous post on prayer)… the terrorist attacks in Mumbia, the takeover in Congo, and in our own good old U.S - a Walmart employee trampled to death by Black Friday shoppers. Okay, maybe the shopping thing seems trivial with the other larger scale happenings in the world, [...]

How to pray… when all hell is breaking loose

In many nations, terror is breaking forth, violence is trying to overtake governments, Christians are being persecuted. So how do you pray in the midst of “hell on earth”?
I’m praying for Mexico, a country that is being overrun by a very violent drug cartel. Using fear, intimidation and violence these drug runners are literally attempting [...]

Forcefully Advance the Kingdom into the Nations

Did you know the Kingdom of God is advancing… with you or without you? It’s scriptural, and God will find a man to work through! If you’re desperate for God yourself, and desperate to see global revival, then you must grab hold of the Kingdom and get it in your life.
How do you know if [...]

What Do You Want to See in the Nations?

What do you want to see in the nations? What are you envisioning? If you’re working for and praying for vibrant churches filled with people of life and hope and POWER… THEN YOU’D BETTER BE THAT YOURSELF!
We just finished a revival conference at World Revival Church in Kansas City, with pastors joining us from all [...]

Missions, Vision and Ministry

Vision is absolutely necessary for ministry! Last time I talked about how having a vision and being able to impart it to others as vital for you to gain not only financial support, but also prayer support for mission work or any type of ministry.
Here are some quick notes on vision from the Practical Ministry/Marketing [...]

A Nation in Revival - America!

America in revival! The elections are over and President-elect Obama will soon take center stage in the running of our country. Now is the time for us to take advantage of this interesting turn of affairs and use it for God’s purposes.
I encourage you to look for opportunities to stir the fires of faith - [...]

Perspectives on the World Christian Movement - Great Resource

I need to take a minute and recommend an excellent resource for ANYONE who has a heart for global evangelization and global revival. Perspectives on the World Christian Movement edited by Ralph Winter and Steven C. Hawthorne, is a compilation of various authors who are authorities in cross-cultural ministry.
Alan and I have used this as [...]