Urbana.org spoke with author of the first six editions of Operation World and The Future of the Global Church about the place of North Americans in missions, trends in missions that will affect the next generation of missions workers, and the role Urbana should play.
Imagine getting a five-year assignment far from home with no program. This was Nairy Ohanian’s venture into the Middle East to begin student movements.
“This pastor’s unwavering commitment to truth and the gospel was a glimpse of what saved the Church in the Soviet Union when Communism tried to stamp it out. He refused to trust in idols, even when shame was being heaped on his head.”
The possibility of being involved in a mentoring relationship is appealing to those seeking deep and meaningful relationships in a predominately individualistic culture.
The Old Testament often seems ponderous to read and difficult to understand. Its focus is on one relatively small and politically insignificant people - the Hebrews. How can one get inspiration and encouragement from the Old Testament for a New Testament vision for missions?
Listening, learning and asking questions will help you understand the people in a different culture so you can build authentic relationships with them.
