Jesus’ Invitation to Come

In thinking of global mission we often stress Jesus’ command to “Go!” but I reflected on this word “come” for a sermon I recently shared

WMPL’s Unique Characteristics in Mission

In last month’s article, entitled “Who Are We?” I presented our work to define seven values that we believe will be important for us to manifest in our quest to be obedient to the mission Jesus has given us. In … (read more)

Lunch Fellowship at WMPL

Who Are We?

In June we had the opportunity as a Board and staff to ask ourselves again who we are in light of a changing context within and outside of the World Mission Prayer League.

It is important that we hear what you think of what our Board and staff have proposed. Please prayerfully review the information in this article and its continuation on page 6 and provide your feedback. We need to hear from you.

Addressing Our Blind Spots

If we expect to deepen our walk with Christ and effectively carry out our task of sharing the gospel, we must acknowledge that we all have blind spots or areas that need adjusting.

Jesus Our Blessed Hope

“We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure.” (Hebrews 6:19 NIV) As I began writing my editorial this encouraging verse from Hebrews was featured in my morning devotional booklet Our Daily Bread. I’ve been amazed … (read more)

Thankful In This Time

This is a time like no other. We are facing a crisis unlike anything we have known before. The global coronavirus pandemic has created severe hardships and perplexing challenges that leave us rightfully and gravely concerned. On a personal level … (read more)

Sent to the Shadows

And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, to be registered with Mary, his betrothed, … (read more)

Is the Lord Calling You?

I heard a new word recently: administrivia. As you might imagine, this word was used by one of those bright, dynamic, no nonsense, leadership gurus. These individuals have no time for the seemingly unimportant bits of data and details that … (read more)