by Sharon Trucker | Sep 22, 2026 | Missions Mobilization
November 1st is the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. Each week I hear of new threats, killings, or areas where Christians are no longer safe to live or to worship. Here are some recent stats: 19,000 Christians have been killed in Nigeria in the...
by Dave Bliss | Aug 12, 2026 | Missions Mobilization
Fall is an important time for most churches. The transition from summer programing to the school year brings a number of changes with it. The transition is also a good time to think through what missions looks like at our churches. Here are some areas to consider:...
by Dave Bliss | May 13, 2026 | District News, Missions Mobilization, Pastoral Care
This summer, my wife Sasha and I have the privilege of serving on the Renew Team for two of our ReachGlobal missionary friends. “Renew” is the ReachGlobal term for ministry sabbatical. Most missionaries serve overseas for a period, and then come back on home...
by Steve Austvold | Apr 24, 2026 | Missions Mobilization
Last month, at the North Central District Conference, there was a missions affinity group that met. It included a combination of local church mission people and ReachGlobal missionaries. NCD Mobilizer Dave Bliss asked two questions. What is working well with missions...
by Dave Bliss | Mar 19, 2026 | Missions Mobilization
Missionaries are raised up, sent out, and supported by the local church. For many, the call to long-term missions begins at a young age, perhaps even as a teenager. Do you know such students in your church? If so there are practical ways you a church leader can...
by Dave Bliss | Jan 29, 2026 | All People, Missions Mobilization
Earlier this month (January 2026), Steve Austvold and I attended ReachGlobal’s Ministry Leaders’ Network in San Antonio, Texas. It was an encouraging 3-day event in which we connected with Free Church ministry leaders from around the country who have a strong focus on...
