Introduction Education and development missions represent a powerful force for positive change in our world. These missions, often initiated by governments, NGOs, or international organizations, aim to improve the quality of life for individuals and communities by fostering education, healthcare, economic growth, and sustainable development. In this article, we will explore the profound significance of […]
The Historical Impact of Missionaries in Africa
Introduction Africa, a vast and diverse continent, has a rich history shaped by countless forces, including the enduring influence of missionaries. From the early colonial period to the present day, these dedicated individuals and organizations have left an indelible mark on the continent. Their impact, both positive and complex, spans across various aspects of African […]
Unveiling the Challenges, Triumphs, and Hopes of Africa’s Diverse Missions
Introduction Africa, the world’s second-largest continent, is a land of captivating beauty, rich cultural diversity, and complex challenges. Over the years, numerous missions in Africa have been undertaken by governments, international organizations, and non-profits, with aims ranging from humanitarian relief and development to peacekeeping and conservation efforts. In this article, we will delve into the […]
The Minister And The Ministry
THE MINISTER AND THE MINISTRY Eccl. 10:10; Col 4:17 Every believer redeemed by the precious blood of the Lamb is saved to serve. The moment you’re born again, the journey begins. Just as parents expects to see their baby grow, get to crawl, walk, talk and become productive adults, so God expects every born again […]
Pastor Blumhardt (1805-1880): His Life And Ministry (Part 2)
A deep stirring of God’s Spirit occurred in the parish of Pastor Blumhardt in the village of Mottlingen in Germany, following the remarkable deliverance of a young woman in the parish who had been afflicted by apparent demon possession. Within two months’ time, there was “scarcely a score of persons in the parish” who had […]
John G. Paton: Pioneering In The New Hebrides (Part 5)
Taken from Pioneering in the New Hebrides, autobiography of John G. Paton (1824-1907), edited by his brother James Paton. Copyrighted and printed 1898 by Fleming H. Revell Company. Outwitting the Enemy by Flight For some time, John Paton endured life-threatening dangers at the hands of natives strongly opposed to his Gospel work on Tanna Island […]
John G. Paton: Pioneering In The New Hebrides (Part 4)
Taken from Pioneering in the New Hebrides, autobiography of John G. Paton (1824-1907), edited by his brother James Paton. Copyrighted and printed 1898 by Fleming H. Revell Company. In Perils Often “Dangers again darkened round me,” wrote John G. Paton as he continued in his missionary efforts among the natives of the island of Tanna […]
John G. Paton: Pioneering In The New Hebrides (Part 3)
Taken from “Pioneering in the New Hebrides,” autobiography of John G. Paton (1824-1907), edited by his brother James Paton. Copyrighted and printed 1898 by Fleming H. Revell Company. As a missionary on the island of Tanna in the New Hebrides in the South Pacific, John Paton’s life was often in peril because of the violent […]
John G. Paton: In The New Hebrides (Part 2)
Taken from “Pioneering in the New Hebrides,” autobiography of John G. Paton (1824-1907), edited by his brother James Paton. Copyrighted and printed 1898 by Fleming H. Revell Company. John G. Paton labored on courageously but alone on the island of Tanna in the South Pacific, after burying his beloved young wife and infant son, both […]
John G. Paton: Pioneering In The New Hebrides (Part 1)
Taken from “Pioneering in the New Hebrides,” autobiography of John G. Paton (1824-1907), edited by his brother James Paton. Copyrighted and printed 1898 by Fleming H. Revell Company. Not until John G. Paton had received “marching orders” from the Lord Jesus Christ to give his life to carry the Gospel to the sin-darkened islands of […]