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Gleanings from the Field

English - Missions, Evangelism, Thailand
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Gleanings from the Field · 2d ago

Eight Ways Missionaries Can Improve their Language Ability

In my previous posts (part 1, part 2), I talked about missionaries why long-term missionaries should not minister through translation, and why some missionaries fail to learn the local language.  This post will focus on what missionaries can do if they want to learn the language well for long-term m
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Gleanings from the Field · 1W ago

Four Reasons Missionaries Fail to Learn the Language

In my first post, I gave a number of reasons why doing long-term ministry through translation is a bad idea.  Most missionaries would agree with me in principle, but in reality some of them have a low proficiency in the local language after years of being on the field.  Why does this happen?1. Over-
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Gleanings from the Field · 2W ago

Why Doing Long-Term Ministry Through Translation Is a Bad Idea

I love the Gospel.  And I want to see any missionary loves the Gospel succeed in what they do.  But it saddens me when I hear about missionaries who have a lot to offer but are held back by poor language skills.  I am not talking about new missionaries who are just starting their language study.  I
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Gleanings from the Field · 3W ago

Missions Books Giveaway

 Contest is now over.  The two winners have been notified via email.  Thank you to everyone who participated!  I love getting good resources into the hands of people who can use them so I am running a missions books giveaway for three quality missions books.  I will select two winners from everyone
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Gleanings from the Field · 1M ago

When Missionary Sermons Fail to Deliver

Not long ago, my family and I were visiting a church and I had the chance to preach in the evening service.  During the fellowship time afterwards, someone commented to my wife that she appreciated the fact that I delivered the Word to them.  What she meant is that I preached the Bible in a way that
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Gleanings from the Field · 2M ago

The Power of Oral Bible Story Telling

guest post by Larry Dinkins On Saturday I reconnected with a former student of mine who has been a pastor for over 10 years. I shared with him what I had been learning about oral communication among Thai and tribals. He readily admitted that he did not know how to preach a narrative type sermon from
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Gleanings from the Field · 2M ago

2011 Thai Church Statistics and Map

The latest statistics for the growth of Christianity in Thailand have been released by Dwight Martin and his team at the eStar Foundation.  The full report can be view online in English or in Thai, but I wanted to give a few highlights here. (For more information about the data, please email Dwight
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Gleanings from the Field · 2M ago

Book Review “The Barber Who Wanted to Pray” by R.C. Sproul

R.C. Sproul, The Barber Who Wanted to Pray, (Wheaton, Ill., Crossway, 2011)-reviewed by Karl DahlfredHow do you put church history, theology, and practical instruction on prayer all together into a children’s book?  You write about Martin Luther getting a haircut, of course!In “The Barber Who Wanted
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Gleanings from the Field · 2M ago

The Surprising Power of Bible Narrative with Thai & Tribals - Dr. Larry Dinkins

guest post by Dr. Larry Dinkins I have just finished four orality (Simply the Story) workshops in the Thai language in Khon Kaen, Bangkok, and with Thai/tribals in the Chiang Mai area. This is the fourth year that we have done such training with the Thai and these patterns continue to emerge: 
     
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Gleanings from the Field · 2M ago

Book Review "When Helping Hurts: Alleviating Poverty Without Hurting the Poor...and Yourself" by Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert


Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert, When Helping Hurts: Alleviating Poverty Without Hurting the Poor...and Yourself, New Edition ed. (Chicago, IL.: Moody Publishers, 2009)- reviewed by Karl DahlfredCan you help the poor by just giving more money?  Lots of people and churches have tried that route and
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