Monthly Archives: April 2010

“Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest” (Matthew 9:38) The changing paradigm of missions accentuates the need for more workers. As Free Will Baptists, we have made great strides in … Continue reading →

“Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth”  (2 Timothy 2:15). With the changing paradigm of missions, there is an even greater need for all Christians to … Continue reading →

“…and lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world.  Amen” (Matthew 28:b). The Great Commission ends with a promise.  It’s a promise missionaries everywhere take with them as they preach, teach, and baptize. Knowing God … Continue reading →

“Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you…” (Matthew 28:20a). Key proponents within the changing paradigm of missions are nationals.”  These are native-born believers within a certain field or region. They do not have to learn language, … Continue reading →

“Go ye therefore, and teach all nations… (Matthew 28:19a). If you have had the opportunity to hear missionaries home on furlough, you know everything doesn’t just fall into place once they go to their field.  I love the way pioneer … Continue reading →

“Samuel then took a large stone and place it between the towns of Mizpah and Jeshanah. He named it Ebenezer–the stone of help–for he said, Up to this point the Lord has helped us!” 1 Samuel 7:12 (NLT). Today I’d … Continue reading →

“These are the names of the twelve he chose…”  Mark 3:16 (NLT). You know the list, don’t you?  Simon (Peter), James and John, Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, Alphaeus’ son James, Thaddeus, Simon and Judas.  The men selected to carry … Continue reading →