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The “Secret” Mission
…Into God's good creation came the Kingdom of Darkness, the Empire of Satan. Christians pray, "My Kingdom come, Thy will be done," and they ally themselves with the Kingdom of God striking back. God has chosen to re establish His Kingdom by blessing those who respond to Him in the…
Letters
…Dear Friends: Last Thursday, I was privileged to attend a work session on your campus. I helped in the China and Taiwan Department, and was happy to learn of the wonderful work you are doing. I was with others from the Galilean Sunday School class of First Baptist Church of…
A Bold New Step
…Greg Livingstone explains why Most of my friends and skeptical acquaintances must be wondering why the general director of a mission agency to the Muslims would be getting himself entangled in this umbrella of mission agencies, the USCWM. As I criss-cross the country, I am constantly being asked, "What's happening…
The “Secret” Mission
…We continue with the third part of an extended outline written by our director for the benefit of USCWM staff. Winter does not want USCWM staff to think of themselves as merely part of a mission agency, but to see mission as the central drama of the Bible indeed, of…
Mission Awareness
…Church Assembly Declares Mission to Hindus a "Preposterous Idea" Demonic influence among unreached peoples is not always the cause of their failure to hear or respond to the gospel. William Carry, the man who is now called "the father of modern missions," was convinced God had called him to preach…
Being an MK Has Advantages!
…Are MK's (Missionary Kids) an underprivileged group? A lot of people are afraid to serve in foreign countries because of what it could mean to their children. Carol Richardson, former missionary in Irian Jaya with RBMU International and member of the on going Steering Committee of the International Conference on…
It Could Happen!
…No one but God knows for sure what the future holds. But what could happen if the explosive church growth we have seen in the past 25 years continues into the future? What can we hope for? What can we pray for? "It Could Happen! Looking Back at 1991" is…
Beavers, Mallards, & Eagles
…Have no fear, my friend! God hasn't intended that everyone be a missionary. Nevertheless, every Christian in the world ought to be a World Christian. The command to make disciples of all nations leaves no room for a Christian's concern to stop at anything less than the world. It has…
Is it Worth Saving?
…Answer #1: You mean "What is it doing right now?" You can see what is already being done in the previous pages of this issue. And boy is it exciting. However, Answer #2: You mean Does it have worthy goals?" A young child is judged by what it may become,…
1985 at the USCWM
…It has been nine years since the USCWM was founded. In that time the central organization has been joined by many more autonomous agencies which work in cooperation with it. They work together to fulfill the original founding vision of the Center. Looking at 1985 alone, just what did they…
The “Secret” Mission
…The following article was originally written to help staff members of the U.S. Center for World Mission see their place in the larger context of the cause of Christ. We thought you, too, might be challenged by this view of history that has for too long been held "secret." Chapter…
Youth With A Mission: “Just Beginning” at 25
…This December marks the 25th Anniversary of Youth With A Mission (YWAM pronounced 7warn"). Mission Frontiers thought it would be an appropriate time to take a closer look at YWAM and to introduce our readers to this agency that helped pioneer short term mission opportunities for pregraduate young people. For…
The Hidden Half
…East. Readable. Easy to understand. Want a good book to recommend to a friend? The Hidden Half is all these and more. Reprinted here by permission of the copyright owner, MARC, is Chapter 10 and just a taste of Chapter II of this excellent overview of the frontier missions movement.…
USCWM Opportunities For Retirees
…Dear Retiree, Before I retired and came to the USCWM in April 19841 told many of my friends that I wished I were twins or triplets so that I might fill more of the 'needy niches" I knew of here in this "Mecca" of mission activity. Now I am saying…
Three Ways Forward
…Way #1: Small Gifts As you well know, we would much prefer to pay this campus off with small gifts. That's the way we feel God has guided us (in order to avoid undermining the very mission agencies we serve). Thus, no matter what larger gifts come in, we will…
Three Ways Forward
…#1: Small Gifts As you well know, we would much prefer to pay this campus off with small gifts. mats the way we feel God has guided us (in order to avoid undermining the very mission agencies we serve). Thus, no matter what larger gifts come in, we will continue…
The Deep Roots of the U.S. Center for World Mission
…I. The Electrifying Past Charles B. Fuller's wealthy family wanted him to understand the real world, so they sent him off as a young man to work for the summer in the mining camps of middle California. Years later, as a devout Bible teacher, he cared so much for those…
Around the World
…Indonesia Indonesia is officially a Muslim country over 80% Muslim. In 965, only 10% of the population, 12 million people, claimed to be Christian. In 1965, the Indonesian Communist Party claimed 20 million card carrying members (That would make them second only in size to the Communist Party in China')…
Who, Me? On Staff at USCWM?
…Could be! God calls many different people with various gifts, education and experience to serve at the Center. Can you picture yourself in one of these roles? A high school senior seeking a college to prepare for a career In missions should consider becoming a missionary Intern at USCWM. The…
Growing Up in America… and Missions
…"No simple combination of existing programs leading to existing degrees will effective!y prepare a young person for overseas service." As an enterprise operated and owned by missionaries, we must admit from the outset that our view of the educational process is not entirely traditional. Why? Because for years the educational…