Robertson McQuilkin
When I received the news that Robertson McQuilkin, my 88 year old brother in Christ, friend, mentor, and…
Attitude of Gratitude
Paul opened his epistle to the Philippians by letting them know he prayed and thanked God for them…
Why Short-Term Missions?
Why Short-Term Missions? An estimated 1.6 million North American Christians will go on a short-term mission this year.…
Support Through Tethers of Connection
As I described in a previous post, I believe that when a missionary is required to raise financial…
Why a Furlough?
Why a Furlough? Coming back to the States on a missionary furlough was always a strange experience. Preparing…
Dos and Don’ts of Written Communication
Here at Shepherd’s Staff I have the honor of reading dozens of hardcopy newsletters and their contemporary equivalent…
When Missionaries Teach and Preach
A Sunday morning at the local church, a conference teaching slot or other substantial speaking opportunity can be…
Why Pre-Field Missionary Training?
At Shepherd’s Staff, we don’t consider a missionary fully trained until educated about the need to have a contingency plan.
Expand
As part of our continuing series on missionary support raising and communication we look at expanding the breadth…
The Special Gift of Participation Consummation
When a person receives a calling and confirmation from God to serve as a missionary, they immediately come…
