I live in Africa and can confirm that the church in Africa is probably strong enough to handle continental missions. That said, the foreign missionary is usually wondered at and finds access quite comfortably.
I would say, go to the Sahel, go to Sudan, to Comores. Sub-saharan is sorted. In South Africa we find that the nations of Africa are being sent to us and we minister to them here, where they are in the minority (especially Muslims).
I also go Missionairing and find your article on point and very practical.
A great resource would be a vetted website of real crisis intervention groups here in the US. I struggled this last year to find charities that I felt truly helped the needy. The only one that truly touched me was donating to a hospice to provide pro bono services for those not old enough for Medicare.
I guess I'm simplistic. If a christian group uses marketing techniques, and or begs for money, the answer is an automatic "No!" I've found I don't need to even check any further. Reworded, if you need to ask for money, the Lord's not in it. If the Lord called you to do something, He has made provision for it, as well. If you need money, ask the Lord for it. Then leave it in His hands.
Very well set out. My wife and I have experienced this personally where money was collected for a tent to establish a "new ministry' about 50 kilometers of where we were staying at that time. There certainly was a need in that particular area. Many of us gave hard-earned money for this "good cause", but the tent never materialised and neither did the ministry.
Another crowd in the USA who seem to operate in similar fashion, is HalleluYah Scriptures. They plagiarised The Scriptures 1998 version, called it their own and started sending mostly abroad. However, when we requested copies for people in need, they had 101 excuses and conditions, yet they still beg for money to print new material.
The late pastor of a local church close to Johannesburg (SA), was announced one of the richest people in the country. This is not the reason we are called to minister to people. One person actually put it very plainly: christian churches today are not mission platforms, they have become an industry.
I can't thank you enough for this comment. You just revealed another layer of complexity that the church needs to look at. Crazy how this system crosses borders, international waters, and still leads to corruption. It's insane. I appreciate you sharing. I hope that your testimony here sheds light where it matters on our side. Thank you very much!
Thanks Mr DeSoto
I live in Africa and can confirm that the church in Africa is probably strong enough to handle continental missions. That said, the foreign missionary is usually wondered at and finds access quite comfortably.
I would say, go to the Sahel, go to Sudan, to Comores. Sub-saharan is sorted. In South Africa we find that the nations of Africa are being sent to us and we minister to them here, where they are in the minority (especially Muslims).
I also go Missionairing and find your article on point and very practical.
Thanks for great work, always.
A brother in the Way.
If there's ever any way I can help you share your message, let me know, my brother! Thank you for speaking up!!
Mr DeSoto, one endorsement of my page by yourself would be a real blessing.
Shalom.
Done my brother!
Shabbat Shalom!
Much obliged.
Thank you!
I wonder with people who go on worldwide mission trips if they have shared the gospel with their family and communities yet. That is free.
I also wonder what message are these people spreading? That part is never mentioned, and it isn’t obvious
Amen
I edited and added something around the same time you replied just fyi
A great resource would be a vetted website of real crisis intervention groups here in the US. I struggled this last year to find charities that I felt truly helped the needy. The only one that truly touched me was donating to a hospice to provide pro bono services for those not old enough for Medicare.
I guess I'm simplistic. If a christian group uses marketing techniques, and or begs for money, the answer is an automatic "No!" I've found I don't need to even check any further. Reworded, if you need to ask for money, the Lord's not in it. If the Lord called you to do something, He has made provision for it, as well. If you need money, ask the Lord for it. Then leave it in His hands.
Very well set out. My wife and I have experienced this personally where money was collected for a tent to establish a "new ministry' about 50 kilometers of where we were staying at that time. There certainly was a need in that particular area. Many of us gave hard-earned money for this "good cause", but the tent never materialised and neither did the ministry.
Another crowd in the USA who seem to operate in similar fashion, is HalleluYah Scriptures. They plagiarised The Scriptures 1998 version, called it their own and started sending mostly abroad. However, when we requested copies for people in need, they had 101 excuses and conditions, yet they still beg for money to print new material.
The late pastor of a local church close to Johannesburg (SA), was announced one of the richest people in the country. This is not the reason we are called to minister to people. One person actually put it very plainly: christian churches today are not mission platforms, they have become an industry.
I can't thank you enough for this comment. You just revealed another layer of complexity that the church needs to look at. Crazy how this system crosses borders, international waters, and still leads to corruption. It's insane. I appreciate you sharing. I hope that your testimony here sheds light where it matters on our side. Thank you very much!
I appreciate the audio option