A Deeper Look

In this powerful reflection, church planter Demeko Bivens shares his personal journey from rural poverty to leading an urban church, highlighting the tension he felt around fundraising. Rather than viewing donors as financial sources, he redefines support-raising as a form of discipleship and a gospel partnership that transforms both giver and receiver.

What if your church viewed every member not just as a disciple, but as a missionary in the making? This article explores how churches can proactively cultivate a “sent identity” and raise up leaders who carry the gospel locally and globally.

This two-part series explores the scriptural foundations for why and how the church should be the primary sender in global missions. In part 1, we delve into why the healthiest and most biblical sending starts with the local church.

Discover why choosing the right financial model is crucial for church planting. This article explores how a missionary support model, focused on long-term sustainability and reaching the unchurched, can better align with your church's mission and growth.

As everyday life becomes increasingly digital, the way we think about missions is shifting as well. More people are living, working, and building community online, raising important questions about how we share the gospel in a connected world. Our partner, The Church Digital, is embracing this shift not just as a challenge, but as a mission field. They equip digital missionaries to engage real people in real digital communities and treat platforms like TikTok, YouTube, and virtual reality as places where the gospel can take root. In the interview that follows, Jeff Reed shares how they define digital missions, how they’re equipping a global network of digital missionaries, and the stories of transformation already taking place online.