Wondering what it really means to support a missionary? You’re in the right place! For centuries, missionaries have dedicated their lives to spreading the gospel around the world. They’ve left their homes, families, and comfort zones to bring the message of hope to those who have never heard. And then after faithfully serving for decades, some of them moved to… Read more →
Trying to think of some missionary-themed hymns to sing? Give the ones in this post a try! Our family has been memorizing a hymn a month for nearly a decade. At the beginning of each school year, we sit down together and plan which ones we will learn. Then we work on one hymn each month, trying to commit it… Read more →
Are you interested in taking a short-term mission trip to serve God? Have you considered coming to Missionary Acres? Individuals, families, and church mission teams help to make the work at Missionary Acres possible. They are at the heart of the ministry. For instance, over the summer and fall of 2020, volunteer groups to Missionary Acres: Built a shed for… Read more →
It’s important for families to teach their children about missions. Training the next generation to have a heart for missions can help ensure that God’s word continues to spread. To help you build missionary awareness as a family, here are five simple things you can try. 1. Read Aloud Missionary Bios and Stories God works in miraculous ways. And He… Read more →
Happy New Year from the Tanner Family! We pray that you had a wonderful Christmas. January is the time of year when people often talk about goals. It’s a time to start fresh, looking at the upcoming year the Lord has made with anticipation. It’s goal setting time, as we pray and seek God’s direction in how to focus our… Read more →
Are you feeling led to pray for missions and missionaries? What a blessing! Missionaries need your prayers. Whether they are still on deputation, currently serving on the field, or home on furlough, your prayers are so appreciated. But, sometimes you might not be sure what to pray about. Here are ten different requests of prayers for missionaries you can use:… Read more →
When I was a kid, most of our family road trips involved missed off-ramps and wrong turns. We affectionately dubbed these mistakes as “taking the scenic route.” And in many ways, our call to missions has been full of twists and turns as well. So, my husband and I decided that we took the scenic route into the ministry. Since… Read more →
