World Religions
Dr. Todd Ahrend
Understanding Islam

In 1978, historian Michael Hart wrote a book entitled, The One Hundred: A Ranking of the Most Influential Persons in History. Translated into over fifteen languages, Hart stirred controversy by giving the honor of Most Influential Person in History to Muhammad. He states, “My choice of Muhammad to lead the list of the world's most influential persons may surprise some readers and may be questioned by others, but he was the only man in history who was supremely successful on both religious and secular levels.”[1] Who was this man that one out of every four people in the world see as the final prophet of God?[2]

Understanding Islam
World Christian Habits
The Traveling Team
Ways to Go
Ways to Go
Obstacles to Mission
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Incredibly Single and Incredibly Kingdom Focused

Singleness does not have to be an obstacle to going — it can be your greatest gift in serving.

Incredibly Single and Incredibly Kingdom Focused
World Christian Habits
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Giving Sacrificially in College

Sacrificial giving does not have to begin once you have a ‘real job.’ Consider building the habit of giving into your life now!

Giving Sacrificially in College
Obstacles to Mission
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Honoring Your Parents as You Enter into Ministry

Why do we need to honor our parents as we pursue God’s mission? Because He asks us to.

Honoring Your Parents as You Enter into Ministry

Needs of the World

The Harvest is Plentiful, the Laborers are Few

The Harvest is Plentiful, the Laborers are Few

Every Christian should live life with an open Bible and an open map.

Hijacking "Unreached"

Hijacking "Unreached"

The term "unreached" was made popular by mission leaders seeking to prioritize ethnic people groups with little or no exposure to the Gospel. Today, the term has become a catchword used by all kinds of ministries that do not necessarily focus on unreached people groups.

Unevangelized or Unreached: Why the Difference Matters

Unevangelized or Unreached: Why the Difference Matters

Ignorance is bliss but it can also be deadly. One of the most dangerous misuses of Christian phrases I’ve heard recently is the overuse of the phrase, “unreached people group.” I’ve heard people use that phrase to talk about efforts to reach college campuses, friends, clubs, and neighborhoods. It is a term that has been used more and more in the Christian subculture to validate missional status quo rather than raise the alarm for people groups who are entirely cut off from the gospel.

Another Man's Foundation

Another Man's Foundation

Josh Cooper, in this excerpt from his book Hold Fast, talks about God's plan to include all peoples in His plan of redemption. 

Obligation of a Generation to Evangelize the World

Obligation of a Generation to Evangelize the World

We took an article by John Mott from 100 years ago about the technology and resources of the church to reach the world and compared it with that is available today.  

Persecution

Persecution

The top five most persecuted countries in the world according to Open Doors International are North Korea, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Maldives, and Bhutan.

Martyrdom

Martyrdom

According to Todd M. Johnson and the World Christian Encyclopedia, from AD33 to 1914 24 million Christians died for their faith.  Just since AD1915 an additional 45 million Christians died for their faith in Christ.  This means that more Christians were martyred in the 1900s than all the previous centuries combined.

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