Posts by David Abel

The initial articles in this series are important parts of the discussion, yet also slightly abstract, answering the philosophical whys and whats of missionary support raising: Part 1: Deputation and the Bible Part 2: Inviting and Partnering with Missionaries Part 3: The Challenges and Benefits of Deputation Thankfully, the remaining articles are all rubber-meets-the-road practical, answering the whens…

I’ve designed this series of articles to help churches gain a new perspective on missionary support. Previous articles have discussed: 1) deputation and the Bible and 2) the church’s decision to invite and support missionaries. In this article, I focus on the challenges and benefits of deputation. Why Is It So Difficult to Raise Support? Does it…

In a previous article, I discussed the issues of deputation (missionary support-raising) and the Bible. In this article, I’d like to answer two questions that pastors or other church leaders might ask: Why should missionaries visit our church? Who’s joining whose ministry? Why Should Missionaries Visit Our Church? Having missionaries visit your church can always benefit the congregation,…

Are you a church leader passionate about missions? Are you a church member curious about how to care for missionaries visiting your church? As a missionary to Asia for twelve years now serving in my local church in the American Midwest, I too am passionate about this topic of missions. I’ve designed this series of…