April 2020 - TEAM Christian Missions Blog

TEAM Eats: Recipes to Make on Quarantine

This month, we have FOUR recipes for you! And the best part: you can make all of them with things you probably already have at home!

Apr 27 2020

With all the social distancing, a lot of us have found ourselves with some spare time on our hands. Missionaries are no different. All around the world we are having similar experiences staying in our homes and adjusting to a new normal of social distancing. Missionaries are still at work sharing the Gospel, but the ways they are doing that look a little different now. Instead of going out and meeting their neighbors, missionaries are working on intentionally building relationships through video calls and other online avenues. Much like the rest of us, instead of sharing a meal with their…

The next time missionary kids come to visit your church, use some of these great tips to make them feel welcome. We got them straight from missionary parents!

Apr 22 2020

For most of us, missionary kids are an anomaly of life. They come to our churches for a year or a single Sunday while their parents are on home assignment. And we hardly get to know them before they leave again for the mission field. But on the Global Missions Podcast, TEAM Missionary Kid Coordinator Valerie Williams explains why these kids need your love — and how you can impact their lives in just one church visit. Listen to the podcast episode to find out: What “home” means to missionary kids What to do before missionary kids come for a…

After his Bible was stolen, Diyar spent decades searching for another one. How would he find one without knowing any Christians?

Apr 16 2020

Thirty years ago, Diyar owned the most powerful book in the world. He didn’t fully understand it. It went against everything he’d ever heard about God. And he knew he had to find its meaning. But the book was too powerful to go unnoticed, especially in Diyar’s Middle Eastern country. Someone discovered Diyar’s book and stole it from him. Diyar tried everything he could to find another copy, but it was impossible. Impossible, until his wife, Talora, attended an ordinary wedding. A “Chance” Encounter Talora didn’t expect anything unusual to happen at the wedding. But as she got ready, a…

Where is Jesus in the midst of the storm? A lectio divinia study through Mark 4:35-41 helps us see Him!

Apr 08 2020

For thousands of years, believers have used lectio divina as a way to meditate on God’s word and draw closer to Him. Readers take in the text four times, asking four simple questions. Then, they listen for the Lord’s voice. This method of reading Scripture is powerful in everyday life. And in times of distress, it gently causes us to slow down, quiet our souls and remember that Jesus is present with us. Wherever you are in life, we want to invite you to an online lectio divina experience. Emiko Mitchell, a logistics coordinator at TEAM, will be your guide…

Apr 01 2020

News about COVID-19 is everywhere, bombarding us with frightening and overwhelming reports. As Christians, we know we can bring the scary and overwhelming to God. But where do we start? How do we pray effectively and purposefully when it feels like the whole world has descended into chaos? This month, we’re focusing our prayers on people impacted by COVID-19. Keep reading to see specific ways you can pray for missionaries (and everyone else) who are being impacted by COVID-19 and the precautions taken to stop the spread. 1. Pray against loneliness for people in isolation. God created people to…

Archive - April 2020

TEAM Eats: Recipes to Make on Quarantine

Helping Missionary Kids Thrive on Home Assignment

One Man’s 30-Year Search for a Bible

Guided Lectio Divina: Jesus in the Midst of the Storm

Praying Through COVID-19 [April Prayer Focus]