Bible mission matters. It has always mattered to the generations that have come before us. It matters now in our generation. It should matter even more to the next generation that will be responsible for continuing the Great Commandment of our Lord to reach the uttermost with the Gospel.
Now is the time to reaffirm that Bible missions matters.
Pastor Foster is starting the Bible Missions Matters podcast now because he has grown increasingly concerned about the drift away from Biblical missions and the historical model of indigenous church planting. He acknowledges that for years he avoided addressing these issues publicly but was urged by respected elders and fellow pastors to speak out. These experienced men see alarming trends in modern missions, including dependence on external funding and deviations from Biblical church-planting principles, which threaten the long-term sustainability of churches. Recognizing his own accountability before God, he feels compelled to challenge these practices and call for a return to the Biblical approach.
Besides, I promised God I would.
– Pastor Steve Foster
The Bible Missions Matters podcast exists to confront these pressing issues and reaffirm the Biblical model for church planting. Many pastors and missionaries today prioritize short-term success over lasting, Biblically grounded results, leading to churches that struggle to survive without external support. True indigenous church planting, as demonstrated in Scripture, is the only sustainable way to fulfill the Great Commission. Through this podcast, Biblical insights, historical examples, and practical guidance will challenge prevailing trends, encourage accountability, and equip pastors and missionaries to follow God's design for missions.
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