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We feel the darkness; it's the midnight hour, be it the blackened cave of Hollywood, oppressive government, liberalized educators, and mandating employers. Praise be to God for the reminder that nothing's new under the sun.

Kindness has a practical effect on our evangelism, compelling us to evangelize more.

Yes, the world is a BIG place. But we must keep in mind that it is God’s place, above all. As such it is not “mission impossible,” but rather mission accomplishable.

Evangelism can be intimidating. World missions can be overwhelming. When Jesus commissioned us to “Go into all the world and preach the gospel,” He set before us a monumental task.

Stewarding our missionaries has a very real and meaningful impact on our gospel witness.

When it comes to missions, our goal is not to take advantage of what God gives us but instead to leverage those gifts, using them resourcefully, responsibly, and resolutely.

If all mission programs looked like ours, would the Great Commission ever be completed? This question is the primary means by which I evaluate the effectiveness of missions, whether at my own church or when consulting with other churches.

We are not called to be God's professionals but God's apprentices. We love Him, learn from Him, and labor for Him.

Our poor listening will not prevent God from doing His work through the gospel in His timing, but our poor listening can cause an unregenerate sinner to turn a shoulder and walk away – and unnecessarily so – from our gospel presentation.

Is it time to cancel the church’s missions program? The emphasis on programs and the rise of missions organizations is influencing the function of missions.