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Our Church’s 1st Missions Conference

By Caleb Suko In Ministry evangelism, missions 0

I’ll admit, planning our church’s first missions conference made me both a bit anxious and excited.

We weren’t sure how people would respond and who would show up.

Charles Spurgeon’s Advice to New Missionaries

By Caleb Suko In Writing communication, missions 0

You need to read this letter if you’re a missionary or a pastor of a missionary!

Charles Haddon Spurgeon wrote the letter to a new missionary to north Africa named Patrick.

Why I Went Back to Language School After 6 Years

By Caleb Suko In New, Writing language, missions 0

For the last 6 years I’ve gotten by without out seriously studying Russian language but that all changed recently when I decided to go back to my studies.

You Know You’re a Missionary When… (33 ways to know!)

By Caleb Suko In Writing missionary, missions 0

I’m wrote this list for two reasons.

I wrote it for you who are fellow missionaries. There’s something cathartic and encouraging knowing that you’re not the only one with these experiences and feelings.

#56 How Honest Are Missionary Newsletters?

By Caleb Suko In The Gospel Today missions, refugees 0

Have you ever wondered how honest missionary newsletters really are?

In this episode of “Now Is the Time”

What to Do When You’re Homesick -13 Tips for Missionaries

By Caleb Suko In New, Writing missions 0

I get asked very often by Ukrainians and Americans if I miss home and here’s what I usually tell them.

#50 Why We Choose to Live in Ukraine

By Caleb Suko In The Gospel Today life in ukraine, missions 0

We live in Ukraine and some people think that’s not a good idea, it could be dangerous or at the very least inconvenient.

Thirty Seven Ways to Serve Your Missionaries Better

By Caleb Suko In Writing missions 0

Most churches love their missionaries but few know how to serve them well. After our time in the States last year visiting all our supporting churches I thought it would be good to put together a list of ways churches can serve their missionaries.

#41 Stranded in Istanbul

By Caleb Suko In The Gospel Today missions, partnerships 0

My heart sunk as I pulled my hand out of my backpack empty, I couldn’t find my wallet!

We had just flown in from Odessa less than an hour ago and already things were going bad.

What Missionaries Really Do on Furlough? The Surprising Truth!

By Caleb Suko In Ministry missions 0

“Wow, that’s a lot of vacation time!” exclaimed a lady I met while we were traveling through Chicago last month.

It’s not the first time someone has commented on our “vacation”

Please Stop Taking Pictures of Peoples’ Toilets!

By Caleb Suko In Writing missions 0

Before you get too far I want to warn you that this post is about Russian toilets and Western snobbery so if either of those offend you then feel free to click away right now!

Is Missions Hurting Your Church?

By Caleb Suko In Writing church growth, missions 0

If you want your church to grow then missions isn’t the first department you’d think about. In the church growth books I’ve read you might not think about missions at all!

Tag Archives missions

Our Church’s 1st Missions Conference

Charles Spurgeon’s Advice to New Missionaries

Why I Went Back to Language School After 6 Years

You Know You’re a Missionary When… (33 ways to know!)

#56 How Honest Are Missionary Newsletters?

What to Do When You’re Homesick -13 Tips for Missionaries

#50 Why We Choose to Live in Ukraine

Thirty Seven Ways to Serve Your Missionaries Better

#41 Stranded in Istanbul

What Missionaries Really Do on Furlough? The Surprising Truth!

Please Stop Taking Pictures of Peoples’ Toilets!

Is Missions Hurting Your Church?

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