by Kristil Faught | Mar 31, 2026 | Missiology & Theology, Training & Strategy
Ethical missions is the practice of cross-cultural engagement that rejects paternalism and cultural supremacy in favor of indigenous empowerment. It seeks to plant churches that are self-governing, self-supporting, and self-reproducing, ensuring the Gospel is a local...
by Kristil Faught | Mar 26, 2026 | 8 Phases, Missionary Biographies
Mary Slessor (1848–1915) was a Scottish Presbyterian missionary to Nigeria. Known as the “Queen of Okoyong,” she was a pioneer of frontier missions who lived in deep immersion with indigenous tribes, famously advocating for women’s rights and ending...
by Kristil Faught | Mar 24, 2026 | Christian Living, Discipleship, Missions 101
Local mission is the intentional practice of living as a sent person within one’s current geographic and social context. It recognizes that radical obedience to the Great Commission begins at home, utilizing prayer, local relationships, and everyday activities as the...
by Kristil Faught | Mar 19, 2026 | 8 Phases, Missionary Biographies
James Hudson Taylor (1832–1905) was a British Protestant missionary to China and the founder of the China Inland Mission (CIM). He is renowned for his “faith mission” principle and his radical commitment to indigenous dress and cultural adaptation. Hudson...
by Kristil Faught | Mar 17, 2026 | 8 Phases, Missiology & Theology, Missions 101, Tools, Training & Strategy
Becoming a missionary is the process of spiritual and professional formation that moves an individual from internal character development to external cross-cultural competence, ensuring they are equipped not just to go to the field, but to stay until a healthy...
