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Paul Davis

Paul Davis is president of ABWE. Prior to his appointment in 2017, Paul served as senior pastor at Calvary Baptist Church in Holland, Mich.
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Faith & Evangelism

Missions Blind Spots: Navigating the Invisible Obstacles for Church Leaders

"And when they arrived and gathered the church together, they declared all that God had done with them, and how he had opened a door of faith to the Gentiles"
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Faith & Evangelism

Five Transformative Missions Passages to Preach about Missions

This article will explore five key Bible passages that form the foundation for missions, guiding believers to live as faithful ambassadors and participate in God's redemptive plan.
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A photo of someone carrying water on their head in a remote village.
Faith & Evangelism

Expanding Your Missions Beyond Unreached People Groups

Is it enough to focus on the unreached? Doesn’t faithfulness to the Great Commission demand a broader view?
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Faith & Evangelism

Why Should Modern Pastors Study Ancient Creeds?

The creeds offer a distilled, effective manner to communicate the essence of the Christian faith globally. They set Christianity apart from other worldviews and philosophies, offering theological richness that we
Paul Davis, Alex Kocman
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Local people walk down a trail on a foreign mission field.
Faith & Evangelism

Pastors, Do These 6 Things Before You Send a Missionary

Sending missionaries is a sacred endeavor that requires intentional preparation and support from pastors and churches. By following these six essential steps, we can ensure that our missionaries are well-equipped
Alex Kocman, Paul Davis
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Faith & Evangelism

8 Looming Dangers of Short-Term Missions Trips

Many valuable tools come with warning labels, such as "Handle with Care," to highlight the dangers of misuse. As you plan your next short-term missions trip, consider these eight dangers
Paul Davis, Jason Phillips
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A pastor does missionary work, sitting at a table with another man as they read their Bibles together.
Engaging the Culture

Every Pastor's Secret Advantage in Missions

Take heart: faithful pastors and missionaries achieve greatness not because of anything they bring to the biblical text but because of what it brings to them and their hearers. God
Paul Davis
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A small missionary church at sunrise.
Faith & Evangelism

Global Missions And The Treason Of Conversion

Many missions methods emphasize the ease of conversion, but the decision to follow Christ must be understood as a virtual act of treason.
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Blurred and bustling crowds of people to evangelize to navigate city streets.
Engaging the Culture

4 Reasons Evangelism Is Not Wrong

Culture’s increasing disapproval and hostility toward gospel proclamation has Christians reconsidering evangelism’s correctness.
Paul Davis
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Faith & Evangelism

Learning to Patiently Respond to Hurt and Heartache

The Christian must learn, in life and ministry, how to patiently respond to hurt and heartache.
Paul Davis
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A small plant sprouting from the dirt.
Faith & Evangelism

7 Habits of Highly Effective Missions Committees

We are dependent upon God to bless our efforts as we pursue the Great Commission.
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