Teen suicide: there’s more to it than “13 Reasons Why”
USA (MNN) — This new study shows a spike in U.S. teen suicide following the 2017 release of “13 Reasons Why,” a Netflix series now entering its third season. Suicides among 10- to 17-year olds increased by nearly 30-percent, mostly among boys. Researchers did...
Shifting women’s roles in India
India (MNN) – Gender inequality in India has historically been a problem. Women have had low statuses and been persecuted. Yet, in recent years, women are being more empowered and even put in places of leadership. The Foundation of Persecution Against Women World...
Why “one size fits all” Gospel ministry doesn’t work in Asia
Asia (MNN) — The World Economic Forum recently released an infographic map showing the layout of religions in each country. When you look to the West, there is already a heavy Christian influence. But the farther east you go, particularly in Asia, the more...Mission Network News (Thu, 09 May 2019 – 4.5 min)
Today’s Headlines Teen suicide: there’s more to it than “13 Reasons Whyâ€� Shifting women’s roles in India Why “one size fits allâ€� Gospel ministry doesn’t work in AsiaHighlights from the 2019 Global 6K for Water
On May 4, 2019, thousands of participants around the globe united to walk or run in World Vision’s Global 6K for Water. Six kilometers is the average distance people in the developing world walk for water, which is often contaminated with life-threatening diseases. ...
Why We Need To Be Careful About Adopting Business Models In Our Churches
When we think we need to go to a business model for church renewal, aren’t we implying that biblical principles can’t stand on their own? It’s becoming very popular to teach church growth and leadership principles using ideas from successful businesses. Some of the...
FMI church attacked in Lahore, Pakistan
Pakistan (MNN) – On Sunday an FMI church was attacked during its worship service in Lahore, Pakistan. At Pastor Asad’s church, 100 people were gathered when 12 men attempted to illegally seize the church property. “They wanted to use sheer force to say we are now...
This June, help reach the unreached
United States (MNN) – Pentecost Sunday is one month away. The day marks ten days after Christ’s ascension, when the Holy Spirit descended on the disciples. It is also considered the launch of the global movement to spread the Gospel. It is fitting that the Alliance...
News headlines become daily reminders for believers
International (MNN) — This month, headlines from Muslim-majority countries serve a dual purpose. Yes, they are current events but each headline is also a call to action. Every time Muslims appear in the news between now and June 4, or a headline arises from a...Mission Network News (Wed, 08 May 2019 – 4.5 min)
Today’s Headlines FMI church attacked in Lahore, Pakistan News headlines become daily reminders for believers This June, help reach the unreachedEnGage! Canada – First Nations
Trip By: InterAct Ministries Location: Canada, Northern America When: Approx: Jun 2020 Learn More EnGage! First Nations is a relational-to-the-core summer missions experience empowering you to build friendships and live out the love of Jesus Christ in a First Nations...FREE* Caribbean Trips
Trip By: Caribbean Lifetime Missions Location: Multiple Countries, Multiple Regions When: Customizable: Jan-Dec 2019 Learn More Absolute free trip to the Caribbean! Yes, we will pay your lodging and airfare when you bring a team of volunteers to help in the Caribbean....Eye Care Mission in Guatemala
Trip By: Impact Ministries USA Location: Guatemala, Central America When: Customizable: Feb-Oct 2019 Learn More Impact Ministries has custom eye care short-term missions trips for optometrists, opthamologists, and other health care professionals God wants to use...Mission Network News (Tue, 07 May 2019 – 4.5 min)
Today’s Headlines Of Cyclone Fani, Aftermath and Recovery in India Suicide prevention requires prayer AND action How you can pray for Muslims during Ramadan
Suicide prevention requires prayer AND action
USA (MNN) — We’re continuing a conversation today about Mental Health Awareness Month and the U.S. suicide rate. Read yesterday’s article here. Suicide claimed over 47,000 lives in 2017, according to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Suicide...
How you can pray for Muslims during Ramadan
International (MNN) — The Muslim world is three days into Ramadan, a holiday when Muslims fast during the daylight hours and seek to earn Allah’s favor. Ramadan is also a pivotal time for Christians — a time to pray for God to show Muslims the truth of...
Of Cyclone Fani, Aftermath and Recovery in India
(Photo by NASA – Terra MODIS Satellite – https://worldview.earthdata.nasa.gov, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=78667390) India (MNN) – India learned from the bitter lessons of 1999 when a super cyclone struck Odisha (formerly...
8 Simple (but not easy) Rules for Movement: Part 1 – Owning Our Commission
Over the next eight Mondays, we will examine each of these rules. We’ve all purchased a product that promised easy installation. The box explicitly stated that anyone—even the most hapless novice—could follow these simple, straight-forward instructions with little...
Thousands of World Missionary Press distributors await new booklet
International (MNN) — World Missionary Press (WMP) recently finished their newest booklet, Alive in Christ: Living in the Light of Eternity. This booklet has been in the works for years. Alive in Christ WMP’s Helen Williams says the ministry’s former president,...Two Great Books
