Preparing for and responding to persecution – longer version
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Read MorePreparing for and responding to persecution – shorter version
Summary: Persecution isn’t a rare interruption to mission work — it’s often part of the terrain. Paul Achilles offers a practical guide for preparing before it strikes and responding wisely, safely, and faithfully when it does, f...
Read MoreFaith under fire – shorter version
Summary: Africa is home to a thriving, fast-growing church — and also some of the deadliest violence against Christians anywhere in the world. Gideon Para-Mallam lays out the sobering statistics behind persecution on the continent and what i...
Read MorePeople group: the Haratine or Black Moors of Mauritania
Summary: Meet a people group of 2.64 million where an estimated 0 to 0.1 per cent know Jesus. The Haratine of Mauritania live under the weight of history, poverty, and Islamic tradition — discover their story and how to pray for them.<...
Read MoreServing amid danger
Summary: His first convert was arrested. A fellow missionary was killed by Islamists. Yet John chose to stay in North Africa. Discover what keeps him serving amid constant danger — and why he believes the risk is worth it.
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Read MorePerspectives: A wider table, a global vision – shorter version
Summary:Â A landmark missions course just got a major update. Suzy Abrahams reviews the newly revised Perspectives on the World Christian Movement and explains why its wider, more global vision matters for the Church today.
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Protect those serving in hard places
Summary: A single social media post could put a missionary’s life and ministry at risk. Before you share about your church’s workers overseas, read these essential guidelines for communicating safely — and still meaningfully — ...
Read MoreTribulation and testimony
Summary:Â Agnes lost her husband to a brutal killing on the mission field. Mark Lipdo lost his hatred for his persecutors and found a new calling instead. Their stories of grief, faith, and unshakable hope show what it takes to keep going afte...
Read MoreBeing Christian in China
Summary: What does it cost to follow Jesus under constant government surveillance? A West African believer living in China opens up about facial-recognition cameras, restricted conversations, and a friendship that went silent overnight — and...
Read MoreFrom protection to preparation
Summary: When persecution strikes, the instinct is often to rescue and extract — but what if that’s the wrong response? Augustin Longa challenges the African Church to rethink protection versus preparation, calling for a new ...
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