Archive for October, 2007
The Life Of A Runner
In talking with missionaries and those who deal with missionaries, there is a trend that I see being established beginning with deputation. That of running. Running from the responsibility and crucible of trials that mold us to be what we should. I am meeting more and more missionaries who want [...]
Advice
This came from a brother who is finishing up deputation. On the monthly praise report ALL of you are to be sending in, this is what he wrote. It is good.
Advice you would like to share with others on Deputation:
BE DILIGENT - He becometh [...]
Questionnaires
This question came from a brother not with Macedonia but is doing a great job as he prepares to get to Africa. (you will also notice that he is a smart-alec!)
As I was reading this deputation manual I have a question that I would like to ask you and your prestigious colleagues!!! How do [...]
Troubling
You wonder why I am so strong in my training that you go into a church right and leave right. The following true story from a missionary with Macedonia reminds us once again of the responsibility we have. After you read the story, there are some comments I would like to make.
2 Corinthians 5:20 says [...]
What To Do When Your Pastor Resigns
This question came in from a new viewer of the blog. I thought it quite good.
Any advice for a person on deputation and their current Pastor resigns. Our Pastor resigned on Sunday in order to start full time deputation to go to the Mission Field in Sudan. He will be the Pastor [...]
Insigth From Fred Kindhart
The following in in response to today’s blog by a good friend of mine, Fred Kindhart. Bro. Fred is the Director for Mexico at Macedonia World Baptist Mission. He is also deeply involved with the internet highway and pastors. What he has to say is worth taking note of.
Hello Bro. Tony and [...]
Pastor / Missionary Relationship
I truly enjoy the questions you send. This next one is of utmost importance.
What are some key components to good communication between your sending Pastor and the Missionary while on deputation or on the field?This is one area that a book needs to be written and by someone more qualified than myself.
A few key [...]
Thanks!
I thought this was encouraging. If you do not have one of the deputation manuals, and would like one, let me know. Have a great day.
Hey Brother Tony, This deputation manual is the best tool, for us missionaries on deputation. It covers everything from A-Z. What a wonderful book thanks so much for [...]
Devotion From Russ Pruitt
Here is another devotion by Russ Pruitt. He is doing a fine job. I love getting these so if you have one send it my way. If you do not want it on the blog, just tell me. Have a great day.
II Chro. 34:14-33
Finding out what the Word of God will [...]
Live A Disciplined Life!
This is from a tremendous blog that you need to get. It is by Austin Gardner. Bro. Gardner was a missionary in South America for 20 years. He has trained scores of missionaries and knows what he is talking about. (Dont tell anyone but he sat down and trained me before [...]