Many cross-cultural workers face logistical, administrative, and strategic challenges that limit their ability to focus on ministry. Meanwhile, thousands of skilled Christians are eager to contribute to global missions but are unable to travel due to time, finances,...
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The Biggest Barriers to Missions—And How Churches Are Breaking Through
Leaders in churches across the country ask the same question: “How do we engage in missions when traditional approaches seem out of reach?” This article explores common obstacles holding churches back and offers a path to a thriving missions culture among congregations.
How Is Virtual Missions Reshaping Church Engagement?
Breaking Old Assumptions About Missions For many church members, the word “missions” evokes images of distant lands, language barriers, and life-altering sacrifices. It brings up concerns—cost, danger, hassle—and assumptions—that missions require seminary training,...
Discover Your God-Given Skills: Start the Year with Eternal Impact
As the New Year begins, many of us reflect on our goals, aspirations, and the deeper meaning behind our daily work. For believers, this reflection…
Take a Virtual One-Hour Mission Trip: Becoming a Kingdom Consultant with Switchboard
Imagine stepping into a mission field without ever leaving your home—no long flights, no travel expenses, no complicated logistics. Just you, your unique skills, and an open heart, ready to serve.
Balancing Career and Volunteer Work: Tips for Busy Professionals
Balancing a busy career with volunteer commitments is no small feat. As professionals, our days are often consumed by meetings, deadlines, and projects, leaving little room for anything else.
Skills Needed in Global Mission Work and How You Can Help
When people think about mission work, they often envision language learning, cross-cultural adaptability, and communication skills as the core requirements for success.
Maximizing Kingdom Impact: The Importance of Return on Kingdom Investment (ROKI)
Christian organizations are entrusted with the responsibility of using resources to advance the Gospel.
The Gig Economy and Its Role in Reaching the World for Christ
In today’s world, the population has reached 8.2 billion people. Out of this, approximately 2.38 billion are Christians…