Articles published in the monthly Together in Prayer newsletter.
I have recently become familiar with a little book by Nick Earle, titled provocatively “What’s Wrong with the Church?” (Penguin Books, 1961). Nick is an Anglican; he is thinking of the Church of England – and the church of the … (read more)
In the past few months we have revisited our fundamental identity as an organization. We are the World Mission Prayer League. A committed community — this makes us a “league.” With a “working method” — we pray. Commissioned to gospel … (read more)
There are a couple of giving opportunities available through the Prayer League, which can be a benefit to both you and WMPL without changing the amount of your contribution. I have mentioned both of them before, but I think it … (read more)
Two months ago we considered our “league-ness.” Last month we examined our commitment to prayer. This month we will have a look at the mission that commands us into the world. We are the World Mission Prayer League – a … (read more)
Last month, we described our “league-ness.” This month let us remind ourselves: the World Mission Prayer League is a community at prayer. I write to you from the backbone of the Andes, the high altiplano of Bolivia. I have been … (read more)
by Elycia Broden,Accountant “I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, andI know what it is to have plenty. … (read more)
I have been reading a wonderful book in recent days by Alan Hirsch, a converted Australian Jew. He calls it “The Forgotten Ways” (Grand Rapids: Brazos Press, 2006). We have been forgetting things though the years, Hirsch contends. Ways … (read more)
Last month our Home Council approved a modest increase in our monthly missionary allowances. I thought it would be a good idea to make you, our partners, aware of the increase in this months article. But first let me say … (read more)
I have been thinking a little lately about transposition — the process, that is, by which musicians ratchet a tune up (or down) the musical scale, from one key to another. It is a wonder to behold. I have seen … (read more)
Every year, it seems, some of our missionaries transition from life and ministry overseas to life back in the United States. This is not an easy adjustment. Missionaries experience culture shock all over again, must leave behind friends, look for … (read more)