missions

Joseph Mathew

Joseph Mathew of Mumbai went to be with his Lord in July. He was a former Overseer for the Central West Region in India from 2010 to 2016. He is survived by his wife Shirley and their sons Jasper (Riya) and Steve. »

Your Burden Can Become Your Song

In looking at some pictures, I had taken while on missions trips, I was reminded of how the scripture teaches us to view our burdens and the unavoidable situations that life puts us in. The first photograph is of a man I saw in a city of India, riding his bicycle transport vehicle that was [...] »

Missionary Qualifications: GUIDELINES FOR FOREIGN AND HOME MISSIONS

This booklet is designed to help elders to evaluate the qualifications for both a home and foreign missionary.  It is  also useful for the churches that sponsor a military chaplain. As the introduction states it is expected that the sending church will use these guidelines with the candidate to determine the suitability of the candidate for ARBCA supported missions. INTRODUCTION Just before he die... »

Until Then

I have seen this beautiful sight, or so many just like it, from a plane window on many occasions. I have always thought upon viewing about the majesty and wonder of God, and the heavens He reigns over and quite honestly, our eternal abode, that all of us are so rapidly approaching. This morning, as [...] »