Missions Today

What started as just a few lingering students hanging around after a chapel service, grew into an international news story. On the campus of Asbury University in Kentucky, thousands of people flocked there to get a taste of what the Lord is doing in that place. Is it a revival? A move of God? Or something else entirely? And, where do we go from here? The Asbury Outpouring, a SPECIAL REPORT, this w...

Imagine what would happen if you took the church outside of the four walls of the church building, taking Christ to the community directly. Well, that’s just what happened almost 20 years ago when a local church decided they wanted to impact the lives of young men, many without fathers in their homes, with the truth of the Gospel. It wasn’t long before the city and social service agencies began to...

Every week, on college campuses across the United States, students and faculty from every nation, tribe and tongue gather to study God’s Word and, through that, become a witnessing community on those campuses. This week on Missions Today , we talk to one of the leaders of InterVarsity, who was first impacted by its ministry and now serves that ministry in their effort to spread the Good News. They...

God’s Word…living, powerful, and sharper than a two-edged sword. It is our roadmap, our guide for all of life’s ups and downs. Our guest this week is part of an organization that believes that so strongly that their entire focus is getting God’s Word into the hands of people who need to hear it. They do that by breaking down barriers to the Bible, doing “whatever it takes” to activate Scripture wh...

82.4 million people are displaced. Over 1 billion children are subject to domestic abuse each year. 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men first experienced sexual violence between the ages of 11 and 17. Some experts say that one of the most powerful missions the church can be involved in today is the mission of providing hope and healing to those who have faced trauma. Join us this week to hear more about a...

Throughout the almost two years of Missions Today , over and over, we have heard people recommending the Perspectives Study Course to learn more about missions and mission opportunities. What is Perspectives? How might we benefit from digging deeper into God’s global purpose? Join us this weekend as we talk with James Mason, CEO of Perspectives USA, about this powerful course that has literally ch...

He was born and raised in Liberia during a time of severe Civil War. You might be familiar with what some called The Lost Boys of Sudan, young boys forced to be child soldiers. Well, similar things have happened all over the globe, including in Liberia. Ultimately, this week’s guest and his family fled Liberia becoming refugees. But through it all, God had a plan for this young boy. The Refugee wo...

He was born and raised on a ranch in Kansas, and now he runs one of the largest Christian media ministries in the world. Lauren Libby is the President and CEO of TWR – Trans World Radio, and around the globe, TWR is sharing the love and hope of Christ through all forms of media. Hear the story of how TWR’s mission is impacting lives for Christ today! That’s Missions Today , this weekend! For more...

What an amazing year! Missions Today has gone around the globe with guests from SE Asia to Spain and Africa to Eastern Europe. We’ve covered topics from church-centered missions to help for those rescued from human trafficking to art and culture as mission. This week on Missions Today some highlights from a powerful year of ministry, missions, and movements. Don’t miss Missions Today , this weeken...

They are truly the first generation of digital natives…the first truly post-Christian generation in the US. They are Gen Z – those born between 1996 and 2010. This generation is abandoning the church in record numbers. So, what does this mean as missionaries worldwide seek to develop transformative relationships with the next generation, and how do we effectively engage them with the gospel and mi...

They are truly the first generation of digital natives…the first truly post-Christian generation in the US. They are Gen Z – those born between 1996 and 2010. This generation is abandoning the church in record numbers. So, what does this mean as missionaries worldwide seek to develop transformative relationships with the next generation, and how do we effectively engage them with the gospel and wi...

You have probably known them for years as one of the most effective campus ministries in the US. But the truth is, they have been doing international ministry with students and leaders for years. This weekend on Missions Today, CRU’s Delanyo Adadevoh shares how God took a young man who wanted to be a scientist and transformed him into His ambassador in Africa. Don’t miss his story this weekend on...

As churches and faith-based non-profits seek to carry out their daily missions, often there is little support, cooperation or coordination between the two. Our guest this week lives in the world of bringing together these two entities to increase the mission efforts of both! Don’t miss the story, this weekend on Missions Today! For more information on our guest this week and his work, please check...

For decades, our guest this week was part of a daily Christian Radio station sharing God’s love and pointing people to Jesus. Today, he devotes most of his time to come alongside Christians in Media around the globe offering training, networking, mentoring, and partnerships to continue the mission of reaching people with the Gospel and discipling them in the Truth. Don’t miss his story, this weeke...

One of the most mistreated and forgotten people groups in this country is the Native American population. Facing incredibly high rates of alcoholism, sexual abuse, and suicide, Native Americans are a group in need of the love, hope, and healing of Jesus. This weekend on Missions Today, Ron Hutchcraft joins us to talk about his mission, the work of On Eagle’s Wings, a ministry that seeks to empower...

Her heartbeat is helping young adults grow up, own their faith, date with purpose, and prepare for marriage and family. Through articles, a group blog, a weekly podcast, and the power of community, Lisa Anderson’s mission is to challenge 20- and 30-somethings to reject society’s low expectations and live biblically and intentionally in all things, including relationships. At a time when some seem...

There are people who, simply because of where they were born, will never have the chance at the same life many of us in the developed world enjoy. A life where their children can go to school, where they can get medical care, where they can get help when disaster strikes, and where they can experience the love of Jesus. Millions of people around the world live cut off from all this and more by eit...

Thousands and thousands of young girls and boys are trafficked every year in America. Most likely, if you live anywhere near a major city, it’s happening where you live too. So, what can be done to help these young people get away from their oppressors? To help them find rest, restoration, and hope for the future? Join us this weekend on Missions Today as we speak with a lady who is operating a ho...

By a portion of the world’s population, Christianity is called “…a white man’s religion…”. There are certainly reasons why that phrase has been used. But the truth is there is a deep and rich heritage to our faith rooted in Africa, Asia Minor, and of course, the Middle East. This week on Missions Today, we’ll talk to a man whose mission is to share what has often remained UNSPOKEN about some of th...

When most of us were three years old, we were “creators”, “artists”, and “sculptors” around the kitchen table and in our art classes. But for some reason, at some point, most adults seem to have lost that creative nature. The truth is, we were created by a creative God, in His image. Creation is all around us…creativity is within each one of us. This week on Missions Today, we seek to go deeper in...

Are missions outdated in today’s world? Do missionaries do more harm than good? Should the West pull back on its involvement in missions? Our guest this week has some answers to these important questions. Steve Richardson is the President of Pioneers, a mission organization mobilizing and supporting over 3200 missionaries and marketplace professionals in over 95 countries. Steve will join Collin t...

Missions Today host Collin Lambert recently traveled with the Resource Global team to SE Asia. He got to see first-hand some of the incredible work going on there. This week on Missions Today, join Collin as he shares some of the news of this growing and impactful ministry. You’ll hear from some of the mentees, mentors, and even some pastors who went along to observe the work there. Encouraging st...

How do you live the life of a pastor and lecturer in a predominantly Muslim culture when you are a follower of Christ? How do you engage with people from so many faith traditions and cultural backgrounds? That is just some of what we will learn this week on Missions Today. Join host Collin Lambert in his first program captured during his recent trip to Southeast Asia. Learn more about engaging in...

She was born in South Korea and moved to the US in her teen years. Her focus was practicing the law and as she began that career, she was exposed to the great need of advocates for those who needed justice and hope. That became her passion and over time and with the encouragement of a national ministry leader, she created an organization that goes into some of the darkest parts of the world and of...

They serve our country. They move locations on a fairly regular basis. They support our troops. They are military spouses. So, what does that have to do with Missions? Everything, when the focus is to train military spouses to be MISSIONARIES wherever they are sent! It’s an incredible story of God’s redemption and creativity: Military Spouse Missionaries, this week on Missions Today . For more inf...