The Call to Equip
My life as a student has been one of longevity yet little outcome. I crammed three years of college into four, and came out with an Associates degree. I…
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Why I Stay
“The Bronx.” Their facial expression morphs slowly from shock, through pity, to a polite smile. “That will be… nice,” they reply as genuinely as they can. It is the same…
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Making Disciples of Oral Learners
Is making disciples of oral learners possible? This is a question my husband and I have been asking ourselves. In September, my husband and I and our 4-yr old daughter…
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Filling the Earth: Influence for Missionary Training and Beyond
During Equip this year, one of the trainings that has influenced me the most is Filling the Earth. This training is a 7-part series about God’s glory filling the earth through…
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What is True Christian Discipleship?
There was a time in my life when I thought of discipleship as a study I went through to learn more about the Bible or a specific theology. I could…
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Making Disciples: Still Important for Church-Planting Movements
Making Disciples What is at the root of every church-planting movement? Jesus gave the mandate to go and make disciples of all nations. Although Scripture never refers to a church-planting…
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What Does It Take to Become a Missionary?
What does it take to become a missionary? It takes many things — including some very interesting experiences such as the one that follows. The plate of food stared back…
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Medical Mission Trips – Are You Prepared?
I wanted to go on medical mission trips for as long as I can remember. In college, I slaved away for hours studying microbiology, chemistry, pharmacology, pathophysiology… all for…
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Discipleship To Faith – Is This Possible?
During my time in Equip, I have had the privilege of growing in disicpleship of others. However, my model has been rather non-traditional. My discipleship has been with women who…
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Short-term Missions: Seed Weeks
Can a short-term mission trip work? Over the past 20 years, the Lord has given churches and individuals across America increasing opportunities for short-term missions. Many of these opportunities pursue…
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