A pastor shares stories of missionaries who risked everything to share the gospel, including a man who took a vow of silence and wore a burlap sack, and another who ate in a village where the utensils were actually bedpans. These stories highlight the importance of incarnational ministry and the sacrifice required to share the gospel with those who are different from us. [... more]

Dr. Shah shares the story of Lottie Moon, a pioneering missionary who dedicated her life to spreading the gospel in China. He explains how the Lottie Moon Christmas offering came about and its significance in supporting international missions. Dr. Shah also shares personal anecdotes about his father's experience with missionaries and the impact it had on his life. [... more]

Lottie Moon, a 19th century Southern woman, went to China to spread the gospel and eventually gave up her responsibility to teach men when they arrived, illustrating the complexities of women's roles in ministry. Critics argue that this is being misused to justify excluding women from preaching to white men, a stance deemed racist and unbiblical. [... more]