An Ordinary Place for an Extraordinary Encounter

By: Joselyn García It was a normal sunny day, like most days in Panama City. We left our house and walked the long blocks between us and the bus stop. After about 15 minutes on the bus, we walked 3 more blocks before arriving at Carrasquilla, a neighborhood where the houses are crowded together. We... Continue Reading →

A Great Story Behind the White Door

By: Marleidy Sánchez When we arrived to Panama City as new missionaries, we realized our neighborhood, called The Liberators, was characterized by sky scrapers over 15 floors high filled with apartments. Since there were many children, one of our first activities there was a Vacation Bible School. Ingrid, one of the other missionaries, and I... Continue Reading →

3 Ways to Partner with Your City

By: Daryl Crouch *The following practical outreach strategies were originally published in Christianity Today. The author, Daryl Crouch, is senior pastor of Green Hill Church in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee. 3 Ways to Partner with Your City Four years after my first conversation with the city manager (see the previous article  How to Serve Your City When... Continue Reading →

Call to Prayer and Fasting for Change

By: Board of General Superintendents Dear Friends, The last few days have been exceedingly difficult for the global family. For months now, the world has encountered the deadly effects of the coronavirus, which has affected our societies, our churches, and our families. Yet, this week, the news of an older virus that continues to affect... Continue Reading →

How to Serve Your City When You Aren’t a Megachurch

*This article was originally published in Christianity Today. Our church is located in the second-most affluent county in the state of Tennessee. As a new pastor in the area, I struggled to discern the most helpful ways our church could serve our city. We aren’t a megachurch, so our resources are limited. Random acts of... Continue Reading →

COVID Lockdowns and Culture Shock

By: Jessica Wolst *This article was originally published at americandutchess.blogspot.com. In the Netherlands, we are just starting to come out of an 8-week-long "intelligent lockdown." For us, this included the following: ~schools closed ~restaurants only open for carry-out ~a lot of businesses/stores closed ~no close-contact work (like massage, barber, nail salons, etc.) or museums/theaters ~working... Continue Reading →

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