“Mission efforts have often been led by notable individuals. When it comes to examples, we may first think of the missionary journeys of the Apostle Paul, the preaching of George Whitfield, or the exploratory work of Hudson Taylor. These individuals, their characters, and their stories loom large in our minds, and to a degree, they ought to. Their biographies are helpful, their tenacity was admirable, and most important, the Lord’s care for them and blessing on their work encourages the church to continue in missions. A careful survey of scripture, as well as Reformed practices and precedents, however, reveals that while the Lord often uses individuals prominently, it ought not to be ordinary to send individuals alone into a mission field.”
Read the rest of this helpful, thought-provoking paper by Rev. Rob VanDoodewaard of the Free Reformed Churches of North America:
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