Extending the Worship of Jesus

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A diagram illustrating how specialized "niche" ministries fit into the overarching goal of indigenous church planting.

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Learn why church planting requires a holistic approach over “niche missions.” An excerpt from To Every Tribe’s Foundations of Cross-Cultural Staff Training.

A diagram showing the 8 phases of pioneer church planting from Arrival to Affirming local leadership.

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How do you actually do pioneer church planting? Read this excerpt from the Dec 2017 Ekballo Magazine as Steve Leston explains the 8 Phases of Pioneering.

Portrait of David Brainerd, the influential 18th-century missionary to Native Americans.

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Explore the life of David Brainerd, the 18th-century missionary whose diary inspired generations to take the Gospel to the world’s most difficult places.

A depiction of a Volkswagen Beetle, the car Brother Andrew used, prepared for a mission to cross a restricted border during the Cold War.

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Learn how Brother Andrew’s clandestine missions behind the Iron Curtain inspired a generation of creative and daring underground evangelism.

A missionary sharing the Gospel with a group of listeners, illustrating the essential step of verbal proclamation in the church planting process

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Kindness is essential, but faith requires a message. Discover why verbal evangelism is the indispensable heartbeat of biblical missions and church planting.

A historical map detailing David Livingstone’s primary missionary journeys through the interior of the African continent.

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Explore the life of David Livingstone, the medical missionary whose travels across Africa helped end the slave trade and open the continent to the Gospel.

A photo showing the remote jungle environment of the Amazon in Ecuador, where the Huaorani people were first reached by the Gospel.

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Discover the legacy of Jim and Elisabeth Elliot, from the martyrdom at the Curaray River to the incredible story of forgiveness among the Huaorani.

A diverse group of indigenous church elders praying together, symbolizing the shift from missionary-led to local-led ministry.

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Explore the evolution of missions from colonial “empire building” to modern indigenous empowerment and the 8 Phases of Pioneering.

A historical photo of Amy Carmichael surrounded by children at the Dohnavur Fellowship in India, illustrating her "Amma" legacy.

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Explore the life of Amy Carmichael, the missionary who spent 55 years in India rescuing children and founding the Dohnavur Fellowship.

A missionary and an indigenous leader sitting in discussion, illustrating a partnership based on mutual respect and local empowerment.

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Are missions colonial? Discover how ethical missions prioritize indigenous empowerment, cultural competency, and the rejection of the Western Savior complex.

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A diagram illustrating how specialized "niche" ministries fit into the overarching goal of indigenous church planting.

Written By:

Learn why church planting requires a holistic approach over “niche missions.” An excerpt from To Every Tribe’s Foundations of Cross-Cultural Staff Training.

A diagram showing the 8 phases of pioneer church planting from Arrival to Affirming local leadership.

Written By:

How do you actually do pioneer church planting? Read this excerpt from the Dec 2017 Ekballo Magazine as Steve Leston explains the 8 Phases of Pioneering.

Portrait of David Brainerd, the influential 18th-century missionary to Native Americans.

Written By:

Explore the life of David Brainerd, the 18th-century missionary whose diary inspired generations to take the Gospel to the world’s most difficult places.

A depiction of a Volkswagen Beetle, the car Brother Andrew used, prepared for a mission to cross a restricted border during the Cold War.

Written By:

Learn how Brother Andrew’s clandestine missions behind the Iron Curtain inspired a generation of creative and daring underground evangelism.

A missionary sharing the Gospel with a group of listeners, illustrating the essential step of verbal proclamation in the church planting process

Written By:

Kindness is essential, but faith requires a message. Discover why verbal evangelism is the indispensable heartbeat of biblical missions and church planting.

A historical map detailing David Livingstone’s primary missionary journeys through the interior of the African continent.

Written By:

Explore the life of David Livingstone, the medical missionary whose travels across Africa helped end the slave trade and open the continent to the Gospel.

A photo showing the remote jungle environment of the Amazon in Ecuador, where the Huaorani people were first reached by the Gospel.

Written By:

Discover the legacy of Jim and Elisabeth Elliot, from the martyrdom at the Curaray River to the incredible story of forgiveness among the Huaorani.

A diverse group of indigenous church elders praying together, symbolizing the shift from missionary-led to local-led ministry.

Written By:

Explore the evolution of missions from colonial “empire building” to modern indigenous empowerment and the 8 Phases of Pioneering.

A historical photo of Amy Carmichael surrounded by children at the Dohnavur Fellowship in India, illustrating her "Amma" legacy.

Written By:

Explore the life of Amy Carmichael, the missionary who spent 55 years in India rescuing children and founding the Dohnavur Fellowship.

A missionary and an indigenous leader sitting in discussion, illustrating a partnership based on mutual respect and local empowerment.

Written By:

Are missions colonial? Discover how ethical missions prioritize indigenous empowerment, cultural competency, and the rejection of the Western Savior complex.

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