March 2019 - TEAM Christian Missions Blog

‘If He Made Us to be a Nose, He Wants Us to Sniff’

God gives us special gifts for a reason. So how can He use someone with a love of languages?

Mar 20 2019

Jaya was the daughter of a pastor. She went to a Christian high school. She’d grown up reading the Scriptures — and yet, she didn’t know what most Scripture meant. Because there were no clear Bible passages printed in Jaya’s mother tongue. So when she read the Scriptures, she only understood a fraction of what was written. Jaya needed Bible translators. Jaya needed Grace and Keith McCune. Made for Bible Translation Jaya’s predicament is one that tugs at the heartstrings of Grace and Keith. As TEAM missionaries in the Philippines, they help translate Scripture into heart languages throughout Asia. “The…

There are hundreds of books on church planting, so how do you choose between them? One missionary gives his top five picks!

Mar 14 2019

Most of us follow the same pattern when we want to learn about something before we do it: Hop on over to Amazon and we see what books are available. However, if you type “church planting” into the Amazon search bar, it spits back 845 different resources. If you don’t know much about church planting, it can be nearly impossible to decide where to begin. So, let me help! I’ve spent 5 years church planting Guatemala, and in my experience, these are the top five books every church planter should have on their shelf. 1. Apostolic Church Planting: Birthing New…

Millions of people are still waiting for a Bible translation in their language. Will you pray for Bible translators as they fill this critical need?

Mar 04 2019

Down through the years, written communication has served as a vital way to spread knowledge. Even God chose to deliver His message of salvation primarily through the written word. But what if you didn’t have His written Word in your language? How would your relationship with the Father look if you couldn’t study the Scriptures for yourself? How would you even understand what He’s like? There are about 2,000 language groups who grapple with that reality today. That’s why missionaries around the world serve through translation ministries. It’s hard work, but the long-term payoff is immeasurable. This month, pray with us…

Archive - March 2019

‘If He Made Us to be a Nose, He Wants Us to Sniff’

The 5 Best Books on Church Planting

Why Translation Work is Vital for Kingdom Growth [March Prayer Focus]