This week's episode of Faith On Campus is an interview with Jeremy Wright, a student who is considering cross-cultural mission. Jeremy studies Maths & Physics at the University of Western Australia, and has just been elected as the President of Christian Union for 2021. In our churches we often get to hear from missionaries who… Continue reading S3E9 – Considering Cross Cultural Mission (Jeremy Wright)
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S3E6 – No Retirement For This Man! (Howard Spencer)
In this episode of Faith On Campus we hear from Howard Spencer, who has been serving with the Australian Fellowship of Evangelical Students (AFES) for 24 years. Now, at the age of 66, he's at a point in life when many people would be thinking about slowing down and enjoying retirement. But not Howard! Instead,… Continue reading S3E6 – No Retirement For This Man! (Howard Spencer)
The Power of Christian Biography
Jim Elliot is perhaps the most well-known missionary martyr of the 20th century, and his biography (Through Gates of Splendor) has inspired thousands of Christians to live with an eternal perspective and follow Jesus more wholeheartedly. At the moment I'm reading Shadow of the Almighty, written by his wife Elisabeth a few years after his… Continue reading The Power of Christian Biography
Speared to Death in the Jungle – But What About their Families?
On January 8, 1956, five young missionaries were speared to death by Huaorani tribesmen in the Ecuadorian Amazon. They were young – four in their late twenties, one in his early thirties – and between them they left behind five widows and nine young children. One of the them, Jim Elliot (centre in the picture… Continue reading Speared to Death in the Jungle – But What About their Families?
When Suffering Strikes, Is God Against Us?
Hudson Taylor was a pioneer missionary to China in the 1800’s who faced a lot of trials in his life. In his autobiography he shares about one incident during his early years in China when he faced a great disaster. For context, Taylor was trained as a doctor, and in his ministry he traveled around… Continue reading When Suffering Strikes, Is God Against Us?
Isn’t It Too Dangerous To Go?
There are many reasons someone might give for why we should NOT go to another country to share the gospel. One of those reasons is that it is often dangerous, especially in some parts of the world where Christianity is strongly opposed. Isn't it foolish to risk our lives like that? Why not share the gospel… Continue reading Isn’t It Too Dangerous To Go?