The Great Commission Is Still In Effect
“GO therefore and MAKE disciples of all the nations, BAPTIZING them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, TEACHING them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Matthew 28:19–20 (NKJV) The […]
Churches Everywhere, Yet Christ Still Unknown: Lessons From Rural Côte d’Ivoire
One of the most important lessons I learnt here in Ivory Coast is this: DON’T EVER ASSUME THAT BECAUSE THERE ARE MANY CHURCHES IN A PLACE THAT CHRIST IS ALREADY KNOWN THERE. When you walk through the villages and even travel on motorcycle, you see Churches everywhere with different names, different signs and different gatherings. […]
REACH THEM BEFORE THE WORLD DOES
While villages may seem far removed from the pressures and distractions of urban life, the reality is that the influences shaping young people today are no longer confined to the cities. Through mobile phones, social media, entertainment, and increased connectivity, destructive patterns and youthful vices are finding their way into even the most remote communities […]
SECRET OF SPIRITUAL STAMINA
One of the greatest deceptions of our generation is the assumption that spiritual strength can be sustained without consistent fellowship with God. Many believers sincerely love the Lord, yet the pressures of life slowly choke their spiritual vitality, not necessarily because they deliberately abandoned God, but because their focus gradually shifted completely towards SURVIVAL, AMBITION, […]
REACHING THE NEXT GENERATION BEFORE THE WORLD DOES
As we commemorate Children’s Day, we are reminded of the reality that the Church must never ignore: every generation belongs to whoever reaches it FIRST and disciples it most INTENTIONALLY. While many Churches acknowledge the importance of children, far fewer recognize that children are one of the most strategic mission fields available to us today. […]
THE CHURCH, RURAL MISSIONS, AND THE BURDEN OF PRAYER
One of the convictions we hold strongly in Lightbearers Christian Network, and one of the principles we consistently teach at Lightbearers Bible & Missions Training Centre, is that God’s primary strategy for reaching the nations is His Church. While God may raise individuals, missionary teams, and missions organizations for specific assignments, the responsibility of taking […]
FIRST THINGS FIRST – THE IRREPLACEABLE PRIORITY OF CHRISTIAN MISSIONS
If the Church fails in the work of missions, then regardless of how many other good things we accomplish, we will have failed in the unique mandate entrusted to us by Christ. There are many noble and necessary expressions of Christian compassion such as education, relief work, healthcare, social development, and community support, but none […]
MISSION REPORTS & THE FEAR OF GOD
Dear MISSIONARY, If there is one thing I tell all our students at Lightbearers Bible & Missions Training Centre, especially the students in MISSIONS & EVANGELISM DEPARTMENT, it is to plead with them NEVER TO INFLATE REPORTS TO IMPRESS PARTNERS OR ANYONE AT ALL. I remember I still mentioned it this during one of our […]
THE IRREPLACEABLE ROLE OF PRESENCE IN THE GOSPEL
In the modern Church, there is often a temptation to believe that technological advancement will automatically accelerate the spread of the Gospel. While technology can certainly assist in communication, it is important we understand that it is not the primary strategy of God. A sermon can be broadcast online. A message can be shared on […]
THE COST OF OBEDIENCE
“If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me.” – Luke 9:23 The Church must confront a TRUTH that is glaringly obvious and it is that the Gospel is free, but obedience is costly. We celebrate REVIVAL. We pray for the HARVEST. We sing […]