Our Mission Handbook is full of community-oriented language and images. It takes its lead in this regard from the New Testament. We began our life together nearly a century ago as “a band… joined together in prayer” (¶6). We were … (read more)
As he talked with them, behold, the champion, the Philistine of Gath, Goliath by name, came up out of the ranks of the Philistines and spoke the same words as before. And David heard him. (1 Samuel 17:23, ESV) Many … (read more)
Our Mission Handbook describes our purpose in the world. We want to know Jesus Christ, first of all. We are determined to pray for the advance of his kingdom. And there is more. We are determined “to share the gospel … (read more)
On April 25 a massive earthquake struck Nepal, affecting areas in which Prayer League missionaries and partner organizations have lived and worked for decades. The earthquake measured 7.8 on the Richter scale, and had its epicenter 50 miles northwest of … (read more)
You may have reasonably supposed that the World Mission Prayer League is an agency for the sending and support of missionaries. I hope that I will not disappoint you: we are not. Over the last few months we have worked … (read more)
“It is the Prayer League way to depend upon God to meet our needs day-by-day, month-by-month, and year-by-year.” (Mission Handbook, ¶ 140) I have recently written about the Prayer League practice of non-indebtedness, really a result of our commitment to … (read more)
The Prayer League is directly participating in this relief effort. You — and your congregation — can, too. Physical and Spiritual support in the Name of Jesus is now underway under the auspices of our colleagues in the United Mission to … (read more)
Over the past few months, we have immersed ourselves in the Mission Handbook, a document that stands at the heart of our missionary community. The Handbook tells us who we are, what we do, where we do it, and why. … (read more)
Your abundance at the present time should supply their need, so that their abundance may supply your need, that there may be fairness. (2 Corinthians 8:14) We have all heard it said that “life is not fair.” Why did this good … (read more)
Saturday’s 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Nepal has left thousands injured and dead. Many folks have been inquiring as to the well-being of our workers. All of our fellow workers in Nepal and the surrounding areas have reported that they are uninjured. … (read more)