Dr. John David Smith | Insights into World Missions

Discipleship-based Multiplication and Syncretism

We remind ourselves that discipleship-based multiplication is a biblical mandate. In no place in scripture are we merely commanded to count decisions for Christ; we are given a clear directive to make disciples. One of the questions that we must constantly answer is how much does our expression of Christianity really reflect God’s Word and…

Discipleship-Based Multiplication

The third core value of BMA Global Missions is discipleship-based multiplication. This value becomes significant when we analyze both the message and methodology of Christ. The clear message to us today is that cultural Christians are mass-produced, but disciples are not! Christ spent 90% of his time on earth in ministry pouring himself into 12…

World Missions Day – February 28th

World Missions Day is February 28th!! Over 900 missionaries in approximately 82 countries of the world are counting on us and our churches to make God’s global mission a priority in our worship, prayers, and giving on that day and throughout the year. It is vital for BMA Global Missions that we have a very…

Mission or Missions?

The answer to that question is a resounding Yes! It is both! It must be a both/and, not an either/or proposition. However, while we recognize that both are essential, it is also necessary to see the difference in the two words as they apply to global missions. Our core values are guiding principles that we…

Culture

Our lives, churches, and associations all have a distinct culture. It has been stated that our culture depends on three elements: core values, narrative, and behaviors. Our core values are guiding principles that we passionately believe and defend. In upcoming blog posts, we will look at a few of the core values of BMA Missions…

World Missions Day

February 28, 2015 is World Missions Sunday! We pray that day will be a tremendous celebration of our missionary God and a renewal of our commitment to make His name known to the nations. Under our present support structure, World Missions Sunday is the annual emphasis for giving to our general fund of missions. We…