From Two Missionaries to More Than Three Hundred
The Asian Baptist Clearinghouse (ABC) is experiencing remarkable growth. What began with only two missionaries now serves more than 300 missionary units in 60 countries. The story of that growth is a testimony to God's
Missionary Resilience: Strengthening the Roles That Keep Us on the Field
Missionary resilience has become one of the most urgent issues in global missions — and the numbers don't lie. For generations, missionaries typically stayed on the field for decades, often until retirement or death. Today,
On the Mission Field with the Pratts to Calgary
A Story of Gospel Growth in Calgary, Alberta Recently, Karen and I had the privilege of visiting Steve and Laura Pratt in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. In their two years on the field, the Pratts have
Send Them Sooner: 2026 Missionaries Ready Now
We've compiled a list of BCMN-endorsed missionaries who will be stateside during 2026, available to share their ministry stories, challenge your church family, and help your congregation catch a vision for what God is doing
The Ultimate Ministry Dilemma: Choosing Your BCMN 2025 Breakout Sessions
Picture this: You're a kid in a candy store, but you can only choose two pieces. That's exactly how ministry
Moving Students from Spectators to Participants in the Great Commission: 3 Reasons to Plan a Student Ministry Missions Outreach
One of our primary missions as student pastors and leaders is helping our students live out the Great Commission. If
Looking Up, Reaching Out: Why BCMN National Meeting 2025 Could Be Your Ministry’s Most Important Conference
"And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption
On the Mission Field with Bryan and Sandy Wise
Karen and I recently had the privilege of visiting Bryan and Sandy Wise, BCMN-endorsed missionaries serving in Nicaragua. Our trip
More Than a Trip: The Impact of Pastors Visiting Missionaries: Part Two
In Part 1, we explored how pastoral visits deeply encourage missionaries in the field. Now let's examine how these visits
More Than a Trip: The Impact of Pastors Visiting Missionaries: Part One
When a pastor visits a missionary—especially one sent out from their own church—it creates a powerful ripple effect of encouragement