• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Hesed.com

Mobilizing God's People to Reach the Nations!

  • Home
  • Let’s Get Started!
  • Beyond Our Wildest Dreams
  • We Swear Allegiance
  • Our Hearts Aflame
  • Reshaping Our Wineskins
You are here: Home / Archives for Frank Johnson

Frank Johnson

You Are Already an Internet Evangelist

By Frank Johnson on October 6, 2019 0

You Are Already an Internet Evangelist

In her excellent article entitled You’re Already Doing Internet Evangelism, so Do It Well, Amber Stamper interviews Tony Whitaker who was the founder of the Web Evangelism Guide and then coordinator of Internet Evangelism Day until his retirement in 2015.

View This Story entitled You Are Already an Internet Evangelist

Tweet
Share
Pin
Share

The Evangelical Church is Growing in Ireland

By Frank Johnson on October 6, 2019 0

The Evangelical Church is Growing in Ireland

FROM THE GOSPEL COALITION:
The Evangelical Church is Growing in Ireland
According to an article written by Jonny Grant and Patti Richter for The Gospel Coalition entitled Reaching Ireland for Christ — Again, only about 0.5 percent of the Republic of Ireland’s population is evangelical and it is the least evangelized country in Europe. At the same time, there have been signs of progress in the wake of the Catholic charismatic renewal in the 1970’s an an influx of missionaries from the United States and Northern Ireland in the 1980’s. Those factors contributed to the establishment and growth of gospel-centered churches scattered throughout the Republic of Ireland. Today there are over 240 evangelical churches with an average attendance of about 80 people. And now, Irish evangelicals are catching a vision to plant churches where Christ is not yet known and to support Christian workers in other countries. Click the button below to read the rest of the story!

Visit the Gospel Coalition Website to read this story entitled Reaching Ireland for Christ — Again

Photo courtesy of Sean Griffin. Used by permission.
Tweet
Share
Pin
Share

Proclaiming the Message of Jesus in a Preacher’s Graveyard

By Frank Johnson on October 5, 2019 0

Reykjavik, Iceland

FROM THE GOSPEL COALITION:
Proclaiming the Message of Jesus in a Preacher’s Graveyard
In a March 2017 article entitled Europe’s Most Godless Country May Surprise You, Gunnar Gunnarsson tells the story of how he and his wife, Svava Maria, began planting a church in downtown Reykjavík, Iceland — a place a former minister told him was a “preacher’s graveyard.” The church Gunnar and his wife planted — Loftstofan Baptist Church — has an overarching vision to plant reproducing churches throughout Iceland. Click the button below to read the rest of the story!

Visit the Gospel Coalition Website to read this story entitled Europe’s Most Godless Country May Surprise You

Photo courtesy of Yuri Loginov. Used by permission.
Tweet
Share
Pin
Share

Teaching the Bible to Animists

By Frank Johnson on October 4, 2019 0

Chiang Mai, Thailand

FROM OMF INTERNATIONAL:
Teaching the Bible to Animists
Hans Bär, a missionary with OMF International, has been involved in evangelism and leadership training among the Karen people in Thailand for over twenty-five years. The Karen people have an animistic background and worldview and that affects how they understand teaching from the Bible. In a December 2018 article on OMF International’s website, entitled Teaching God’s Word to a People from an Animistic Background, Bär identifies several implications of an animistic worldview for Bible teaching. Click the button below to read the rest of the story!

Visit the OMF International Website to read this story entitled Teaching God’s Word to a People from an Animistic Background

Photo courtesy of Max Pixel. Public domain.
Tweet
Share
Pin
Share

An Animist Becomes a Follower of Christ

By Frank Johnson on October 4, 2019 0

Animist of Papua New Guinea

FROM GOD REPORTS:
An Animist Becomes a Follower of Christ
An article entitled The Animist Shaken to the Core by God’s Truth tells the story of Anton Egamankon, an animist who gave his life to Christ approximately thirteen years ago. “That is who I was — Anton Egamankon, of the Coconut clan, ground owner and new husband, spirit-worshipper and survivor … I heard four months of teaching from God’s Word in my heart-language and my world changed … I realized that I was actually Anton Egamankon, child of Adam, a sinner, unclean, and deserving of death … I believed in Jesus’ work and my identity changed once again. I was now Anton Egamankon, child of the high Creator God, the undeserving sinner who had received one-sided grace and mercy … now I live with a different purpose … I am Anton Egamankon. Follower of Christ.” Click the button below to read the rest of the story!

Visit the God Reports Website to read this story entitled The animist shaken to the core by God’s truth

Photo courtesy of Trevor Cole. Used by permission.
Tweet
Share
Pin
Share

Jesus Knows Their Names

By Frank Johnson on October 3, 2019 0

Holy Men in Nepal

In a 2010 paper written for the Cape Town 2010 Congress of the Lausanne Movement, S. Kent Parks and John Scott deliver an impassioned plea for the “Forgotten Fourth” — the almost 2 billion people without access to the gospel. These “separate peoples” are mostly Muslim, Hindu and Buddhist, and include significant urban populations.

View This Story entitled Jesus Knows Their Names

Tweet
Share
Pin
Share

Leaving the Hindu Priesthood for Christ

By Frank Johnson on October 1, 2019 0

Hindu Holy Man

FROM PREMIER CHRISTIANITY:
Leaving the Hindu Priesthood for Christ
Rahil Patel spent six years in India — away from his home and family in London — undergoing intensive training to become a Hindu priest. Outwardly, he was a model student and priest. But inwardly, his heart was unsettled and restless. Through the influence of a children’s Bible he found in a bookstore and later when a group of believers welcomed him in their midst on a Sunday morning, he said “Yes” to Jesus. “I went back to my hotel room and secretly in my heart gave my life to Jesus. It was then that I realised how he had been questioning, guiding and attracting me. He had been there throughout my life, knocking on the door.” Click the button below to read the rest of the story!

Visit the Premier Christianity Website to read this story entitled From Hindu priest to peace-filled Christian

Photo courtesy of Rajesh Balouria. Used by permission.
Tweet
Share
Pin
Share

Buddhist Woman Freed From Anxiety

By Frank Johnson on October 1, 2019 0

Japanese Woman

FROM TEAM:
Buddhist Woman Freed From Anxiety
In an article entitled A Shelf Full of Gods — and No Hope, Brianna Langley tells the story of Machiko — a Japanese woman who suffered from depression and a severe social anxiety disorder known as hikikomori. Through a variety of God-ordained encounters, this Buddhist woman was drawn to a group of believers and after several months of observing the life of her new friends and being immersed into their expression of Christian community, Machiko converted to Christ. And she was set free from her depression and social anxiety! Click the button below to read the rest of the story!

Visit the TEAM Website to read this story entitled A Shelf Full of Gods — and No Hope

Photo courtesy of Jeff Juit. Used by permission.
Tweet
Share
Pin
Share
  • « Go to Previous Page
  • Go to page 1
  • Interim pages omitted …
  • Go to page 3
  • Go to page 4
  • Go to page 5
  • Go to page 6
  • Go to page 7
  • Go to Next Page »

Primary Sidebar

First Time Here?

Before you read any articles, watch any videos, etc., we strongly encourage you to read our five pillar articles. These pillar articles provide the foundation for all of our content.

Let's Get Started
We would be thrilled if you would join us in our passion, be persuaded by our conviction, and embrace our vision!

Beyond Our Wildest Dreams
Deep in our hearts is a desire to come home to the love we were created for, to be reconciled to our Creator.

We Swear Allegiance
God has reconciled Himself to us. What does it mean for us to reconcile ourselves to God?

Our Hearts Aflame
Our hearts are aflame with the urgency to make Christ known because we have been granted stewardship of the message of reconciliation.

Reshaping Our Wineskins
How does effective strategy in outreach help us to be faithful in our stewardship of the message of reconciliation?

About Us

Frank Johnson and David Arzouni have been friends, brothers in Christ, and ministry partners for over 35 years.

frankjohnson_squareFrank describes himself as an online strategist who advocates for world missions through storytelling to spotlight the work of God throughout the nations.

dfa_squareTogether with his wife Linda, David has brought the message of the gospel to West Africa as an Assemblies of God missionary since 1976.

Read more about Frank and David

Join Us In Our Daily Declaration

Lord Jesus,

This day, we cast our souls upon Your sacrifice as our only hope for purpose, meaning, and fulfillment here on earth and for life in the age to come.

This day, we swear allegiance to You, our King.

This day, we pray that You would set our hearts aflame for Your cause and for the over 3 billion people in this world who have yet to hear Your name.

We long for the day that we will stand before Your throne, surrounded by the most diverse community ever formed — from every tribe, every tongue, every people, and every nation — those whom You have purchased with Your blood — as we cry out together "Worthy is the Lamb!"

Until that day, we commit ourselves to loving our brothers and sisters in Christ — no matter what their people group, no matter what their language, no matter what their race, no matter where they are from — and to living in community with them — that the world may know that the Father loves them and that He sent You to save them.

This day, we devote our lives — our time, our money, our passion, our mind, our strength, our everything — to see Your gospel proclaimed in every corner of this world.

And we thank You for the astounding privilege of playing a small part in carrying Your name to the nations!

Join Our Tribe

We invite you to become a part of the Hesed.com community and join us in this passion to reach the unreached.

Helpful Resources

The old way of raising support means uncomfortable face-to-face meetings, paper newsletters, tons of phone calls, or speaking at churches and hoping people give. But chasing donations and hoping one-time donors become monthly supporters is stressful and unpredictable.

Fully Funded Academy is based around 7 core strategies for long-term support raising success and will help you develop a steady stream of recurring financial support with more stability and less stress so you can have greater impact in your mission to help fulfill the Great Commission.

Learn more ...

Filter Articles By Category

See Articles From All Categories

Come Hang Out With Us

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Partner Profiles

News From The Nations

Thoughts On Strategy

Service Opportunities

Book Reviews

Opinion

See All

  • Home
  • What Is Hesed?
  • Who Are We?
  • Your Story
  • Join Our Content Team
  • Contact
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy

What Does It Mean to Join a Missionary Team?

There are four basic ways to join a missionary team and participate in God's story of restoring the nations to Himself:

GO: You can physically join a missionary team "on the ground" in their geographical area of service. This can be in the form of a short-term trip (1-4 weeks), a longer stay (1-3 years), or a career commitment.

PRAY: You can subscribe to the missionary team's email or print newsletter, follow them in social media channels, join their private Facebook group, etc. and commit to praying for them and the needs they share on a regular basis.

GIVE: You can financially support the missionary team or their organization (either through cash gifts and/or monthly commitments).

SUPPORT: You can provide logistical support to the missionary team in the form of administrative help, website development, social media channel maintenance, newsletter processing, and a host of other tasks and projects - anything that will allow the missionary team to devote more time to their primary calling.

As you consider how the Lord would have you join missionary teams, please join us in our Daily Declaration!

Join Our Tribe

We invite you to become a part of the Hesed community and join us in our passion to reach the unreached.

Hang Out With Us

Hesed.com on Facebook

Hesed.com on Instagram

Hesed.com on Pinterest

Hesed.com on Twitter

Affiliate Disclosure

Please Note: As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

© 1998 - 2020 Hesed.com

Our Daily Declaration

Lord Jesus,

This day, we cast our souls upon Your sacrifice as our only hope for purpose, meaning, and fulfillment here on earth and for life in the age to come.

This day, we swear allegiance to You, our King.

This day, we pray that You would set our hearts aflame for Your cause and for the over 3 billion people in this world who have yet to hear Your name.

We long for the day that we will stand before Your throne, surrounded by the most diverse community ever formed — from every tribe, every tongue, every people, and every nation — those whom You have purchased with Your blood — as we cry out together “Worthy is the Lamb!”

Until that day, we commit ourselves to loving our brothers and sisters in Christ — no matter what their people group, no matter what their language, no matter what their race, no matter where they are from — and to living in community with them — that the world may know that the Father loves them and that He sent You to save them.

This day, we devote our lives — our time, our money, our passion, our mind, our strength, our everything — to see Your gospel proclaimed in every corner of this world.

And we thank You for the astounding privilege of playing a small part in carrying Your name to the nations!

Pray for the Tsukuba Express Church Planting Team

Tsukuba Express Line

  1. Please pray for the areas surrounding these twenty rail stations: Akihabara, Shin-Okachimachi, Asakusa, Minami-Senju, Kita-Senju, Aoi, Rokucho, Yashio, Misato-chuo, Minami-Nagareyama, Nagareyama-centralpark, Nagareyama-otakanomori, Kashiwanoha-campus, Kashiwa-Tanaka, Moriya, Miraidaira, Midorino, Bampaku-kinenkoen, Kenkyu-gakuen, and Tsukuba
  2. Pray that God would raise up church planters and send forth laborers into the harvest fields surrounding these stations (Luke 10:2-4).
  3. Pray that God would help these church planters identify persons of peace in the areas surrounding these stations (Luke 10:5-8).
  4. Pray that God would enable these church planters to speak the word of God with boldness in these areas (Luke 10:9b).
  5. Pray that the proclamation of God’s word in the areas surrounding these stations would be accompanied by demonstrations of God’s compassion and power (Luke 10:9a).