Syncretism: The Subtle Danger in Missions
One of the greatest challenges missionaries face is not outright rejection of the gospel, but the quiet blending of Christianity with...
Separation Anxiety in Missions: Preparing the Heart for Distance
Missionary Issues One of the hardest challenges missionaries face is not always external opposition or cultural barriers. Often, it is...
Budgeting and Financial Stewardship on the Field: Managing Limited Resources
For many missionaries, the call to the field includes living with fewer financial resources than they had at home. Support levels may...
Hot and Cold Climate Cultures: Understanding Relationship and Task-Oriented Worlds
One of the most common cultural divides missionaries encounter is the difference between hot climate cultures and cold climate...
Language Learning: A Missionary’s Bridge to the Heart
One of the most important tools a missionary can carry to the foreign field is not a tent, a textbook, or even a carefully laid-out plan....
Cultural Stress on the Foreign Field: The Ongoing Weight of Adjustment
When most people think about missionaries facing cross-cultural challenges, the term culture shock often comes to mind. But while...
