In 1937 the South American Mission Prayer League organized formally in Minneapolis. By the end of the year, the organization had sent its first missionaries – John Carlsen and Ernest Weinhardt, off to the mountains of Bolivia. In 2012 we … (read more)
“I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty … (read more)
In 1985, Millie Tengbom published a gripping account of the early years of the World Mission Prayer League. She titled the volume, The Spirit of God was Moving. The book begins in 1929 with Weinhardt’s famous vision, penned in “the … (read more)
“Tonight a vision came into my mind. I will write it here just as I was prompted to write it when I saw the vision….” – Ernest Weinhardt (October 17, 1929) In the western Sudan of Africa, slightly-built, brown-haired, blue-eyed … (read more)
God gave the vision in 1929: you can read the story of Weinhardt’s famous vision on the facing page. God sowed the vision in 1932: Weinhardt and his family arrived in Minneapolis, planting the vision wherever they could. God blessed … (read more)
“With this in mind, we constantly pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his calling, and that by his power he may bring to fruition your every desire for goodness and your every deed prompted by faith.” – 2 … (read more)
We met Lhagva and Otgo during our first week in Mongolia. They are married and are both attending Union Bible Theological College (UBTC). Lhagva’s widowed mother Nimaa was also attending UBTC. The three of them had started a church and … (read more)
Dear friends, Just a quick note to update you on the progress of the coffee house. A lot has been accomplished, and we’re at the stage now where almost every day there are very noticeable changes. Next week, among other … (read more)
Over the past few months, we have been considering the missionary task remaining. We have presented a few statistics – and learned that one-third of our human family have yet to hear the gospel. We have examined some biblical background … (read more)
Merriam-Webster defines conversion this way: “an experience associated with the definite and decisive adoption of a religion.” Our fellowship exists for the purpose of making Christ known where he is not known – for the purpose of conversion, as defined … (read more)