Mercedarian Missionaries

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

What the Bible Says About Homosexuality

What does the Bible truly say about homosexuality? In this blog you can find out the truth about what it says concerning same-sex love.

Should Your Church Live Stream?

Chances are, your church has either started live streaming recently or has considered it at some point. With equipment improvements, lower entry costs, and availability through the web and social media, live streaming is becoming more common in the church. If you are considering adding a streamed service or posting videos for replay viewing to …

Seven Reasons Why We Should Not Accept Millions of Years

There is an intensifying controversy in the church all over the world regarding the age of the earth.

If We Can Worship Anywhere, Why Go To Church?

It doesn't just matter that we worship Jesus. It matters that we worship him with other people.

10 Ways to Teach Kids to Sit in Church

Want to take your kids to church with you? Find out how to learn to go to "big church." Worship, learn, and serve together. Kids can love going to church.

Missionaries You Should Know: Adoniram Judson

Adoniram Judson's endurance through numerous trials reminds us of the way God often uses suffering to advance the gospel.

6 Ways You Can Support Missionaries

The Gospel Coalition is a fellowship of evangelical churches deeply committed to renewing our faith in the gospel of Christ

Why missionaries are childish and ask for so much

“Do you think I can ask someone to take Jack to the airport?” A ride to the airport is usually no imposition because everything is close in Abilene, Texas. But a ride to the international airport is another story, because it means nearly 3 hours to the DFW airport. That’s about a 6 hour round …

Eight Ways to Pray for Missionaries

Most believers realize that missionaries need prayer. Their disconnect comes in knowing how to pray for them. The sad reality is that this lack of knowledge means many churches simply say: “God ble…

5 Ways Super-Busy Moms Can Be Missionaries Too

I can serve as a wife and mother and keep my eyes fixed on missions—all from the relative comfort of my very own home.

Can Single Parents be Missionaries?

I found that single parents seemed to be the only demographic considered ‘unfit’ for missionary work. But that didn't stop me.

7 things missionaries aren’t telling you

‘Reading Between the Lines’By Rebekah Weaver BarnettWhen I first approached my parents about guest-writing their prayer letter, I was grateful they (albeit tentatively!) agreed. It’s been five years since I’ve been to the Philippines. Now that I’m married and not involved in their work, it’s easy to forget what life was like on the mission field.That’s why I’m writing this: it’s for me as much as for you, to remind us both to read between the lines. Maybe you’ve kept…

Misperceptions about Missionaries Part 1

On behalf of my missionary brothers and sisters, I plead with you to read today’s post.

How to Send Better Care Packages to Missionaries

Care packages are a fun way to care for the missionary in your life. Here are some guidelines to help you send good care packages.

How Protestant Missionaries Created the First Ladino Textbooks