At the Unreached Network, we are often asked, “What do you mean by the term ‘Unreached People’? So we wanted to run a little series on our blog to begin to explain, to unpack who these ‘Unreached People’ are that we keep going on about and what we can do to reach them. This blog …
Pentecost was a prophetic sign of the destination of the gospel in all cultures and languages through the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. In Acts 20-21, Paul wants to show that the seeds sown 3 decades previously in Jerusalem are indeed bearing fruit among many cities and ethnicities.
Take heart that our embodied message is powerful and beautiful, even if the verbal translation ends up being jerky sometimes!
Newfrontiers is a group of apostolic leaders partnering together on global mission, joined by common values and beliefs, shared mission and genuine relationships. It was founded by Terry Virgo, and the name ‘Newfrontiers’ was adopted for the ministry in 1986. In 2011, it was redefined as a network of apostolic spheres worldwide, and fifteen different …
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Here’s what I’m seeing about why so many people are reaching out to the Unreached Network, and what it is that they’re looking for. Those exploring a call to cross-cultural mission are looking for a map. Often, they are asking “how do I get from here to there. Not just in terms of physical relocation, …
Saturday 1 March: London 09:00-10:30 / Istanbul 12:00-13:30 / Dubai 13:00-14:30 Join us to celebrate the launch of the Hummingbird Trust, the new home of the Unreached Network. A ministry of cross-cultural cross-pollination. We are delighted to extend an invitation to an online celebration of the launch of our new charitable organisation and the home of our ministry. Whether you have been …
Taking it’s inspiration from a series of blogs by Andy McCullough with the same name, this ebook is a devotional introduction to the missionary calling. Read it prayerfully. Allow the Scriptures to penetrate your heart, to shape your imagination. Don’t read more than one chapter at a time. Pray for yourself. Pray for others. Pray …
This article was published on the Shababeek website by Jennifer Killpack. Jennifer Killpack is the founder and program director of Shababeek Center for Intercultural Development. You can read the original post here. How to Avoid Fossilization and Embrace Mistakes When You Learn Arabic in Jordan When you decide to learn Arabic in Jordan, you’re embarking …
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For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders.And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. (Isaiah 9:6) Starting from 1st December, join us for ‘Joy to the World’, an international collaboration celebrating the run up to Christmas! Christian brothers and sisters from 24 different …
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Made Flesh: John’s Gospel, Mission and the Global Church is the third book released by Andy McCullough. His previously released books are Global Humility: Attitudes for Mission and The Bethlehem Story: Mission and Justice in the Margins of the World. Andy is passionate about cross-cultural church planting, as well as coaching and developing churches and leaders. Author …
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You will bear much fruit. In exploring the metaphor of the Church as the branches of a vine, let’s consider the fruit we produce.
The current conflict in the Middle East has had devastating effects, with millions being affected since 7th October 2023. Here we look at three organisations who have been supporting the civilians of Lebanon, and ways in which you can help too. Cedar Home Cedar Home is a Christian society operating in Lebanon that takes care …
Joh 15:5 I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. Jesus’ metaphor/parable of himself as the vine and his Church as the branches is a powerful demonstration of teaching that is visual, every day, …
Dedicated to my friends who remain, despite the miles between us. I’m so grateful to you. Saying goodbye ‘It’s only a 4-hour flight away.’ I sobbed. I could just about see through my flood of tears. My friend’s blonde hair against the form of my 2-year old’s head as they embraced. My toddler’s chubby arms …
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John 15:5 I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. Jesus’ metaphor/parable of himself as the vine and his Church as the branches is a powerful demonstration of teaching that is visual, every day, …
‘This is the only hope we have… we have nothing we can do, except wait for God to move.’ Pretty striking words when you read them from Rafat Samir, a Sudanese church leader, in an interview last year for Christianity Today. But they hit differently, when you hear the same sentiment repeatedly – over drinks …
This was a transcript of Jay Matenga’s contribution to the “Gaps in Lausanne’s 25 Great Commission Gaps” discussion, published on the World Evangelical Alliance Mission Commission website. The speaker Dr Jay Matenga is a contexual theologian of Maori heritage, and Executive Director of the World Evangelical Alliance’s Mission Commission. You can read the original post …
This article was published on the Arab Baptist Theological Seminary blog. The author Emad Botros is Assistant Professor of Old Testament at ABTS. You can read the original post here. When a country goes through major crisis, the church and its members usually try to read and understand these political events in light of biblical …
Drawing from a substantial number of those involved in church planting, this survey has been put together by the Catalyst team and sought to identify potential financing strategies including experience in starting and supporting businesses and useful contacts for entrepreneurs. This helpful resources has been reposted here with permission from the Catalyst team. Click here to view …
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Recently we visited some friends who are part of a team hoping to see new churches start in a North African city. We spent a few days getting to know the team, and I don’t mean to be rude when I say that I was struck by how very slow they all are. They shared …
As a community of movement-minded people, we live in a constant tension between ‘settledness’ and ‘unsettledness.’ How do we prophetically respond to this tension of coming and going, temporary and permanent, ebb and flow as the people of God? Ruth shared with us at the Unreached Network UK Gathering, July 2024. Listen here. ——– A …
In this video, we talk about how we can harness orality in our disciple making today. Modern research shows us that a large majority of those around the globe are reliant on orality for their communication, thought, and action. However, the models we tend to utilize to make disciples often rely much more on the …
In this video, we explore how Jesus related to an oral culture. Modern research shows us that a large majority of those around the globe are reliant on orality for their communication, thought, and action. However, the models we tend to utilize to make disciples often rely much more on the written word. Shouldn’t we …
In this video, we explore why orality matters. Modern research shows us that a large majority of those around the globe are reliant on orality for their communication, thought, and action. However, the models we tend to utilize to make disciples often rely much more on the written word. Shouldn’t we be ensuring our approach …
“The beauty and power of praise that will come to the Lord from the diversity of the nations is greater than the beauty and power that would come to Him if the chorus of the redeemed were culturally uniform.” John Piper, Let the Nations Be Glad, page 222, published by Baker Books You can read …
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How well do you know the current picture of global mission and the task that is still to be done? Take this quiz to find out. How did you find the quiz? Contact us to let us know how you did, what you learned and what you may do as a result of what you learned. …
At the Unreached Network, we are busy developing a wide range of resources that help local churches support those who they send, those getting ready to go or those returning. Our website is full of material from blog posts to youtube videos, podcasts and practical tools, as well as links to other organisations, events and …
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As we drive down the leafy avenue towards the Oakwood Centre in Wokingham where the Unreached Residential is being held for the next three days, our sense of excitement and anticipation increases. Our car crunches on the gravel as we turn into the car-park. Ahead, I see an old friend running towards us, arms wide …
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