Technology has radically changed everything: our work, our lifestyles, our relationships, and even our faith. As faithful witnesses, we need to examine the role of technology in our lives.
As Christians, we readily accept that we are called to give of our wealth, but we also need to recognize that we are often called to create wealth, especially those who are gifted as entrepreneurs
See redemptive entrepreneurism in action. Be inspired by a story of 10,000 volunteers being mobilized to beautify 300 city blocks in six days in Detroit, Michigan.
There are many areas of great gospel need on campuses around the world. As college students, you are uniquely placed to take advantage of these opportunities.
UNESCO estimates there are now 207 million college students around the world. This presents an incredible opportunity to reach the world with the gospel.
When you talk about Jesus, are you worried that you may sound too pushy? Come learn how to navigate the tensions that arise when talking with your friends about God.
Original sin led to shame, fear, and guilt. So how does the Father’s unconditional love meet us in these conditions? How can we read the Bible with an honor and shame lens?
Come learn how to lead dynamic, InterVarsity-style Bible studies back home. Share how you have experienced God through Revelation with your friends and family.
Generations have swung back and forth between the extremes of a Christian faith that emphasizes either evangelism or justice. But we are called to be holistic, incarnational witnesses.
In Luke 10, Jesus calls 72 ordinary disciples for mission training. He selects these faithful (and anonymous) disciples and trains them in four mission tasks. The results were earthshaking.
Often the hardest part about sharing the gospel is getting from “How’s your day?” to “Can I tell you about Jesus?” Come gain the skills to comfortably and confidently guide conversations from small
Living in the shadow of the empire, messages about the good life come to us in many different ways. Some are subtle. Some are powerful, but it never stops.
Our current culture pits freedom of speech against safe spaces. Yet we know that God provides both perfect safety and the gift of free will—which includes speech.
We often learn languages to share the gospel to different cultures. But while we speak so the ears can hear, do we miss speaking in a way the heart can understand?
Everyday conversations are the foundational unit of evangelism. Join us to grow in your ability to share Jesus in the off-the-cuff, spontaneous interactions of your daily life.
God has called us to serve the unreached all across the world. Forty-six million people live in rural areas. And places like rural North America have been neglected by healthcare missions.
Asian American Christian medical professionals are often highly interested in medical missions. Yet relatively few of us serve as long-term medical missionaries.
You have a heart for God’s people and a passion for healthcare. But how do they connect? How do you prepare? Come hear practical steps to make your dream of serving a reality.
Come to a space for women of color in missions and ministry that includes a panel discussion and Q&A about the joys, challenges, and opportunities we face.
All over the world, in societies with no knowledge of Scripture and those that have forgotten their roots, we encounter an alarming lack of respect for the sanctity of human life.
Ambition, love for riches, and a constant need to gather for tomorrow are the base of a destructive, overproducing, and abusive industry. As followers of Jesus, we are called to respond.
Racial inequality, systemic barriers that disenfranchise people and perpetuate poverty—injustice is all around. In an age of #hashtag activism, raising awareness is not enough.
A lot of conflict exists within the Church right now. But does it have to be that way? Discover how we can reconcile our differences and work together to advance Christ’s mission.
It’s easy to interpret the Lord’s Prayer as, “Your kingdom come on Twitter, Facebook, etc., as it is in heaven.” Too often we post about justice, expecting to create change, but never move beyond a
Jesus is a person of resistance in his vision, life, death, and resurrection. See how activism can be one of the most effective forms of witness and discipleship in our time.
Before you pack your bags to save the world, take some time to consider the impact of your voice and social location on how you engage with your home, the gospel, and missions.
While people in power have been covering up sexual abuse for millennia, the Bible boldly records the tragic stories of Sarah, Hagar, two Tamars, and Bathsheba.
How do we live out our Christian faith when faced with the dual challenges of ensuring the world has enough to eat while not destroying our fragile planet?
Learn from a diverse panel of women in academia how to navigate challenges and opportunities in the university world while seeking to be a faithful witness.
Join former Division I athletes for a candid conversation and Q&A session. Learn how to embrace your ethnic identity and influence as an athlete to share and live out the gospel.
Christians continue to be underrepresented and misrepresented in film and on TV. Come learn how we can better represent ourselves and reflect Christ’s image in our art.
Writing about matters of faith and church can be a beautiful and challenging missional activity. We will explore the calling of the Christian writer and the intersection between writing and faith.
God has hidden redemptive analogies in every culture of the world. Veiled in the arts, they are bridges to the gospel. The arts also help root Christianity in new cultures.
Music continues to have a significant impact on our world. Discover why it’s important to consider cultural principles and norms before attempting to move across cultures musically.
Christians from various countries are actively, positively engaging with the people of North Korea. Come hear tangible examples and personal stories of Christians serving this nation.
Recognize how we can survive and thrive together peaceably in spite of deep and sometimes irresolvable differences over politics, religion, sexuality, and other important matters.
International student ministry must begin with the end in mind: preparing students to successfully reenter their home country and continue to grow in their faith in Christ.
Many people think of God as wrathful, smiting people for no apparent reason. The Old Testament seems to portray God as malevolent, punishing enemies with extreme prejudice.
Learn about the influence of gender and race in missions, and how diversity and inclusion need to be a best practice in order to reach everyone with the gospel.
Have you ever felt lost about the next step to take or how God may be leading you? A significant part of our Christian walk is learning how to listen to the Holy Spirit.
Interpersonal conflict is often exacerbated by unspoken cultural differences. Explore different approaches in mediating conflict in cross-cultural contexts while cultivating mutual respect.
Opportunities abound for you to join God’s global mission! Discover some of the best opportunities to serve in obvious and obscure places in countries where the need for the gospel is great.
Hear an overview of the Bible’s faithful witness to God’s creation of the nations (ethne). He has gathered together a multicultural, diverse kingdom people.
Together we will consider the current cultural moment along with the recent changes and opportunities for Christians to engage in the midst of our increasingly outraged society.
An old proverb states, “Men resemble the times more than they resemble their fathers.” In this way, each generation comes with a different feel and flavor.
Explore the joys, challenges, risks, and benefits of raising a family in another country. Discover how families can thrive in cross-cultural settings while pursuing God’s global mission.
Education is a basic need. It holds potential to develop nations and impact the world. Learn how educators with a biblical worldview can engage in incarnational ministry.
Missionaries can often enter a region with a “lone ranger” mindset, doing the work completely independent of local Christians or criticizing them for not having enough boldness to do evangelism the
A major challenge in missions is staying emotionally and spiritually healthy. Together we’ll examine obstacles to self-care and learn how to stay healthy in a cross-cultural context.
Many people have mixed feelings and flawed interpretations about the Old Testament. But when properly understood, it becomes a foundational part of Christian life and missions.
Trends of imperialism, conquest, and the development of racist ideologies undoubtedly influenced the history of missions with repercussions that continue on even today.
It’s often said that faith is spelled R-I-S-K. The greatest adventures with God are those where we push beyond what we can accomplish on our own and rely on Christ’s faithfulness.
We preach the gospel not in words or actions, but with our whole lives—for better or worse. We must be self-aware, especially when reaching across cultures.
Jonah believed that God should only have redemptive purposes for his own people, and he actively hindered God’s plans. But his story proves that God loves all people.
A culture where Jesus’ first commandment, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart,” is prioritized empowers us to follow his second commandment well, “Love your neighbor as yourself.” Join us t
The top reason for missionaries leaving the field is other missionaries. The top struggle Millennials have is building deep friendships as adults. Two challenges. One solution.
While society tries to be colorblind, God created each of us with an ethnic identity meant for our good. Come be empowered to use your ethnic story for gospel witness.
“For such a time as this,” Christ-honoring, adult third culture kids are poised to cross deepening social, political, educational, economic, and religious divides.
What if God could use you to influence the future government, business, and culture leaders in some of the least reached places in the world . . . before you graduate?
We will talk about the existence of spiritual warfare and how chains are broken by healing the whole heart and exercising the authority Jesus has given us.
Lord willing, there will be different chapters and seasons in lives after school. Discover how to live devoted to Jesus and his mission through all of life’s transitions.
In war-torn refugee populations, adolescent girls are often the most traumatized and are highly vulnerable to the effects of gripping poverty, sexual violence, and trafficking.
God is drawing the nations to North America. Come learn how he is calling you and your church or campus ministry to extend biblical hospitality to the displaced.
We will explore the biblical foundation of justice, the current status of human trafficking around the world, and practical ways the church can engage in the fight to end modern slavery in our comm
The current immigration crisis is undoubtedly serious but not unprecedented. What does it say about our world and us? What issues of identity and idolatry may it uncover?
People of all ages from all over the world experience trauma caused by events like war, criminal activity, sexual abuse, human trafficking, natural disasters, and addictions.
In a world of increased migration caused by conflict, disasters, and abject poverty, numerous opportunities exist to reach those from places with no access to the gospel.
We are called to lead lives marked by faith, trust, and peace. Changing habits of worry means changing our perspective and welcoming God’s transformative work in our beliefs.
Poet Mary Oliver asks, “What is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” As Christians, we long to respond to this question by faithfully stewarding God’s gift of life.
Studying abroad isn’t just about taking classes or exploring new places. God wants to be involved in your study abroad experience and use it to shape you.
Deepen your biblical understanding of fundraising. Use this time and space to process some of the emotions and questions you might be wrestling with as you sense God’s call to ministry.
Learn what key abilities every missionary needs to build cross-cultural relationships and accomplish the gospel’s work when living abroad, based upon a groundbreaking study of 949 missionarie
How do we live between “Fear not, you can only be killed" (Luke 12:4) and our desire to live comfortably? How do fear, passion, and obedience intertwine when accepting God’s calling?
