The real author of this article has been ministering among the diasporas of indigenous people groups in northwest Mexico for over three decades. Over the last two years, during my visits to California, I began noticing a change in the ethnic mix of men gathering every morning at a Home Depot parking lot to find work. … Read more
Distributing the Bible (ie. Scripture portions, the New Testament, or the entire Bible) electronically has become so important lately. As billions of people purchase smartphones and tablets, the demand for the Bible and Scripture resources for these devices only increases. Wifi media boxes (WMBs) like the Lightstream and ConnectBox were designed to meet this growing … Read more
SIL’s Jon Hirst published an article last month: 5 Trends Impacting Global Mission. We encourage you to read it and learn how the principles he compiled about post-pandemic ministry may apply to your area of ministry. Here are five statements from Hirst’s research especially worth considering: “The greatest risk for those committed to bringing in … Read more
If you’re living in the present, doing everything you can just to get to the things that need to be done today, you’re in good company. Your problem is that solving today’s problems doesn’t necessarily prepare you for tomorrow’s world and the opportunities and issues it will bring. Every once in a while, it’s good … Read more
Our good friend Tom Khazoyan at Mission Media Coach has created a wonderful three-part video series. You can learn the ins and outs of mobile video recording, using wireless microphones to capture audio. The first video is a general introduction explaining reasons to consider using wireless microphones. In Tom’s second video, he comparatively reviews wireless mic … Read more
Starting July 19, Muslims will celebrate a major holiday, Eid il Adha, to remember God’s provision of a mighty sacrifice, so Abraham would not have to sacrifice his son (Genesis 22:1-18). Christians see God’s provision of Jesus Christ foreshadowed in this act, so the story and holiday are wonderful bridges to share the perfect sacrifice God provided … Read more
It’s helpful to keep in mind a picture of the world we live in today. Thankfully, two resources have just dropped that help us do just that. Gordon Conwell’s Center for the Study of Global Christianity has released its Status of Global Christianity 2021, which shows that the growth of the world’s Christian population has, … Read more
Followers of Jesus are asking, “Where can I find ministry media in [X] language?” after they learn their phones are powerful tools for sharing. There’s not just one website we can recommend to find everything, but here’s a list of sites where you can stream, download, and share outreach media in ten or more languages. We’ve … Read more
While it has been said, “The best defense is a good offense,” sometimes the reality is that the best defense is, well, some actual thinking and planning about possible threats and the best ways to prevent or respond to them. Real security threats exist in the social media world, and we want you to know … Read more
It’s never been easier or more important to share via video, and these videos show you how to do this with your mobile phone: Mobile Video 101 Mobile Video Production