Cross-Cultural Missional Partnership: Some Perils of Neglect
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- Jul 6, 2023
- 3 min
Why Giving to Global Missions Is Helpful for Your Church Budget
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- Feb 16, 2023
- 4 min
Three Reasons to Make Disciples in Local Languages
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- Feb 9, 2023
- 4 min
Language Learning beyond Babel: The Biblical Redemption of Local Languages
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- Oct 10, 2022
- 4 min
Together on Mission with God: Principles and Practices of Healthy Partnerships
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- Oct 6, 2022
- 4 min
Together on Mission with God: A Definition for Partnership
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- Oct 3, 2022
- 4 min
Together on Mission with God: A Biblical Basis for Partnership
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- Nov 4, 2021
- 4 min
"God Can Use Me Right Where I Am." Encouragement or Excuse?
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- Nov 1, 2021
- 5 min
Sharing the Gospel Cross-Culturally: You Don't Have to Be an Expert