We often say that missions isnât about building hospitals and schools or digging wells. But sometimes it is, says Tim Hunsicker. In this weekâs episode, this architect and ministry leader explains the biblical basis for construction in missionsâand how building projects can help make disciples. Visit ABWE to see how to use your construction, engineering,Continue reading “Why Brick and Mortar Matter: Tim Hunsicker on Construction in Missions”
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Panel: Why Marketplace Missions Matters But Isnât a Silver Bullet
How can believers of all educational and vocational backgrounds use their skills in the marketplace for the Great Commission? In this episode, youâll hear an expert panel address this topic at Cedarville University. The discussion was led by Matt Bennett, Assistant Professor of Missions and Theology at Cedarville. Also joining the conversation are David Butler,Continue reading “Panel: Why Marketplace Missions Matters But Isnât a Silver Bullet”
Is âMarketplace Missionsâ Sustainable? Mark Silvers Talks Mobilization
Increasingly, Millennials and young people are redefining âlong-termâ missions. At the same time, fewer are willing to raise missionary support. Is recruiting marketplace missionariesâmany of whom are short-term tentmakersâa sustainable solution? And if so, how do we get the word out to professionals that the Great Commission isnât just for full-time religious workers? This weekContinue reading “Is âMarketplace Missionsâ Sustainable? Mark Silvers Talks Mobilization”
Church Planting in the Middle East Through Business as Mission
The early 2000âs wasnât a prime time for Americans visiting the Middle East. But thatâs when our guest, the son of a Kansas farmer, found himself called to the mission field in an undeniable way. On todayâs episode, he shares stories of death-defying ministry to mullahs and how God used his ministry to plant theContinue reading “Church Planting in the Middle East Through Business as Mission”
Does Business as Mission Work?
Tentmaking. Platform. Business as mission. BAM. All terms that are used sometimes interchangeably throughout the missions communityâbut what do they mean? Is it really practical to use a for-profit business venture as a ministry platform in another culture, and how can we make sure weâre doing it the right way? How can there be anyContinue reading “Does Business as Mission Work?”