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Advance the kingdom wherever you are

There’s an interesting little scripture in the story of Joseph and his brothers. It’s a great encouragement to all who are seemingly stuck and not moving into ministry the way you hoped.
Joseph’s life had been one of great trial. The dreams he had as a boy seemed to be swallowed up by circumstances. It would [...]

Training for global revival

Whether you’ve already tested the waters and been on the field, or you’re considering, I encourage you to get the training that will help you effectively minister to the nations.
Fall quarter for the World Revival School of Ministry, located in Kansas City, MO starts this Tuesday. This is a school like none other. You’ll get [...]

Faith that gets you to the other side

Do you have a mandate from God on your life? Has He told you to “get into the boat and cross over to the other side?” (See Mark 4)
The disciples were obeying the Lord when they ended up in the midst of a dangerous storm. This was after a full day of parables on…. FAITH. [...]

Knowing the will of God

Too often people get wrapped up in the question “What is the will of God for my life?” Many times we get paralyzed by indecision, uncertainties, unmarked paths in front of us.
So what is the will of God for your life? Plain and simple, to be an ambassador for HIm in the earth. If you’re [...]

Vision - purpose - drive

“Unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain who build it. Unless the Lord guards the city, the watchman stays awake in vain.” Psalm 127:1
We still build, we still watch… but ultimately we look to the Lord for everything!
Never become confused and fall into a Calvinistic view of life - that is, a [...]

Weary missionaries

Are you a missionary on the field who is losing your zeal, your vision? Experienced too many failures, too much lack of fruit, too many betrayals?
I encourage you to spend time in the book of Jeremiah. By the time you finish the 52nd chapter, you will have been strongly reminded that God does rule the [...]

What is cross cultural ministry?

What is cross cultural ministry? Most people lump cross cultural ministry into “missions” and then leave the work of this ministry to “missionaries.”
Although missions very much involves crossing cultural boundaries in big ways, you don’t have to go far in this day to bring the gospel to the nations.
Cross your street and you’re probably crossing [...]

Help for missionaries - revival!

Missions - or any kind of ministry - can be challenging and rewarding. It can also lead to burn out if you’re not experiencing God’s presence in powerful ways.
The bible says that we are changed from glory to glory. So what happens if you’re not experiencing God’s glory? Obviously, change is not happening… and after [...]

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 [...]