At the heart of missional work is the long-term investment in relationships. We are confident that by living generously and authentically, we can build bridges that transcend culture, time, and place. Our task is to be faithful to the call, to bridge into culture, and trust that God is working even in the smallest beginnings.
Read MoreWe want to channel tech and business resources to help start a Christian graduate movement that would strengthen churches and local ministries, and give young people hope and dignity through their faith and work.
Read MoreOne never knows what God has in mind. When I learn to throw away my “never” refrain, to say “yes” to Him, God kept surprising me with good things. I just need to trust Him and be willing to follow Him. There is great joy walking in His will. I’ve learned to never say “never.”
Read MoreHave you ever told God what you would never do or what He should never expect from you? These “never” statements can come up in conversation among friends or they can be hidden in our private thoughts. They reflect our core values and concerns.
Read MoreIn Muslim-majority countries, young Christians like Fatima live with the tensions between their biological family and their spiritual family. Many defer the decision for Christ for fear of family and societal rejection. The stakes are high for converts.
Read MoreIt is divine grace that enables God’s people to endure hardship and persevere in injustice. God has promised that if we suffer with Christ, we shall also reign with him in glory. (2 Tim. 2:11-12) Among the global Christian population, Christians in Muslim majority countries come under the most pressure.
Read MoreA core mission of GLS is to come alongside churches and organizations in unreached nations to serve their own people.
Read MoreTo effectively pray for missions, we ought to grow in prayer and continue to educate ourselves about missions. But do you sometimes get tired of praying or feel too tired to pray?
Read MoreIn 578 AD, Bertha, a Frankish princess was married to Æthelberht, ruler of the kingdom of Kent. Bertha was a devout Christian but Anglo-Saxon England was a pagan country. Her marriage to the pagan king was conditional upon her freedom to practice the Christian faith.
Read MoreOur lives are a Christ-like fragrance rising up to God. But this fragrance is perceived differently by those who are being saved and by those who are perishing.
Read MoreLike Hagar in the desert, Mohammed had experienced God as the One who sees and hears (Gen 16). So, he and his wife prayed. When they understood that it was indeed God’s calling for Mohammed to pastor, he wrestled with God for a year, but finally obeyed and enrolled in seminary.
Read MoreRamadan is an important time of year for Islam’s 1.9 billion followers around the world. When pious Muslims pray to Allah during Ramadan, let Christians step up in prayer also for God to reveal himself to truth seekers.
Read MoreThis article will focus on the first category of the overall missionary journey.
Read More“The Middle East? Why?” Mitch’s friends were shocked when he shared that he felt called to serve overseas. Mitch’s story goes back to 2014.
Read MoreIn Part 1 of the story, the author shared how Paul’s message from 1 Cor. 9:19-23 guides his approach to work and work relationships: To the Jews become as a Jew and be a servant to all. In his leadership position, he learns to be a bridge and to share with others the love of God and the blessings of the gospel.
Read MoreSome years ago, God called me to work for a company that is the industry leader in East Asia. During this time, He has been showing me through 1 Corinthians 9: 19-23 how to use my position to be a bridge and share His love with all sorts of people in my daily work and business travels around the world.
Read MoreGod impressed upon Nancy’s heart to be more intentional about bringing her students to his feet. Some of her former students met with her regularly to practice their English. Sometimes they would introduce her to their friends and questions about spiritual matters would come up. Nancy has also kept in touch with others through social media and emails. Government bans could not stop Nancy from speaking God’s love and truth into her students’ lives.
Read MoreThrough her changing attitude towards work and mission, Emma came to realize that being involved in fulfilling God’s mission wherever she worked not only contributed to God’s Great Commission, but also brought her fulfillment as a child of God. When she abided in relationship with him and took the opportunities that he provided along the way, she would be fruitful wherever she lived!
Read MoreIn the July Networker, we shared the story of Rosalie who is as much an engineer as a missionary at home and abroad for 35 years. But here’s the backstory of how she grew her bi-vocational career for global missions.
Read MoreIs tentmaking missions just about being a self-supporting missionary like Paul, who financed his pioneering work at Corinth through his trade? Is it just about having a work visa so you can stay and serve in a certain country? What is the place of work in the life of a tentmaker? What is the relationship between work and mission--being light and salt and bringing Christ to the unreached?
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