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The Biggest Barrier to Students Going to the Mission Field

The Biggest Barrier to Students Going to the Mission Field

Wishing your parents were supportive of you going overseas?  Here’s some great advice from someone who has a passion for missions---and is as a parent, too.

HONORING PARENTS AND FAMILY WHILE RAISING SUPPORT

HONORING PARENTS AND FAMILY WHILE RAISING SUPPORT

“You’re an embarrassment to the family – you shouldn’t be begging, looking for a handout!” I was stunned by my aunt’s exclamation as we ate lunch at a restaurant near her retirement community. Clearly, she didn’t understand my lifestyle of missionary support raising, nor did she agree. She made it plain that she would not participate in my financial support.

Most Commonly Heard Excuses Not to be a Missionary

Most Commonly Heard Excuses Not to be a Missionary

Todd Ahrend discusses the major excuses and reason that people give for why they cannot themselves go as missionaries to the unreached.  

Robert Moffat: A Case of Parental Objection

Robert Moffat: A Case of Parental Objection

The story of Robert Moffat presents some great lessons for the life of someone pursing global mission.