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Why Are the Unreached Unreached?
Persecution, extreme poverty, famine, war. Scared Christians. Nik examines the challenges keeping many unreached from hearing the Good News…
Servants in the Crucible
The Western Church possesses valuable resources, including finances, education, and opportunities, but the most vital contributions to the…
Biblical Lessons from the Persecuted Church
A biblical understanding of persecution shapes our approach to missions and suffering, allowing us to learn vital lessons from the global…
Ten Lies the Church has Believed in Regard to Missions
Nik warns that Satan’s lies have woven into the fabric of Western churches, causing misunderstandings that threaten our ability to fulfill…
Muslim Background Believers and Baptism
Baptizing new believers in a violent culture can either hinder church growth and provoke unnecessary persecution or ignite a thriving…
Persecution: Normal and Expected
Western believers often focus on rescuing people from persecution instead of equipping them to stand fearless in Christ. Persecuted…
Recapturing a Missiology of Suffering
Persecution is a normal part of following Jesus, not an exception. It should come because of who Jesus is, not for other reasons.
Don't Take Them to Church
Bringing a new believer straight into a church may unintentionally stunt their growth. Nik challenges us to equip disciples to feed…
Dealing with Judas
When an unreached group turns to God or a new church is planted, betrayal often follows. Will you press on in faith or retreat in fear?
But This Is a Free Country
Does Satan lose his grip on Muslims when they immigrate to America? Nik reveals the spiritual realities they face and offers practical ways…
First Let Me Go and Bury My Father
Nik explores a familiar Bible passage through a Muslim worldview, revealing how some young Muslims adopt Christianity as an act of…