In July we paid our missionaries 100 percent of their target allowance. This marked the 24th consecutive month in which full allowances were paid, overseas and in the Home Office. This is the longest period of “full allowance” during my … (read more)
The end of the year brings changes to normal routines. We have many year-end activities here at the office, which occur only now at the end of December or the beginning of January. You do, too – Christmas celebrations and … (read more)
“Then he said to them, ‘So give back to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s.’” (Matthew 22:21b) Tax exemption for religious charities pre-dates the United States. Some say that the English “Statute of Charitable Uses of … (read more)
“’Truly I tell you,’ Jesus said to them, ‘no one who has left home or wife or brothers or sisters or parents or children for the sake of the kingdom of God will fail to receive many times as much in this age, … (read more)
“When they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord suddenly took Philip away, and the eunuch did not see him again, but went on his way rejoicing. Philip, however, appeared at Azotus and traveled about, preaching the gospel … (read more)
Contributions designated for missionary support are used entirely for the support of missionaries: this has always been and always will be our policy. These contributions support a monthly living allowance, as well as benefits such as health insurance, housing, and … (read more)
“The General Fund of the Mission has never been sufficient to cover travel expenses, and it has thus far pleased the Lord to supply the needed funds by means of specially designated gifts.” (World Vision, May 1955) During this past … (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)
“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)
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)