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05 Aug

The Woman at the Well: A Purposeful Encounter

August 2, 2024
By Chris Anderson

This post by Chris Anderson comes from The God Who Satisfies (chapter 1, “A Divine Appointment,” pp. 22–24).“ left Judea and departed again for Galilee. And he had to pass through Samaria. So he came to a town of Samaria...

22 Jul

Devotional Thoughts

“Adventure Is Out There!”

July 19, 2024
By Chris Anderson

This post by Chris Anderson comes from Gospel Meditations for Young Adults (Day 1).“And God blessed them. And God said to them, ‘Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth and subdue it, and have dominion over the fish of...

13 Jun

Announcements

Church Works Media Welcomes Filmmaker Pete Hansen

June 13, 2024
By Chris Anderson

Church Works Media is thrilled to add Pete Hansen to the ministry team. As an award-winning filmmaker and storyteller, Pete is best known for producing the Dispatches from the Front Christian missions documentary series with Tim Keesee and Frontline Missions....

19 Dec

Guest Post

God, My All-Sufficient Portion: How William Carey Found Strength to Plod

December 19, 2022
By Guest Author

William Carey’s heart raced as he leaned against the railing of the Kron Princess Maria. The winds and tides had finally allowed the Danish ship to enter the Bay of Bengal on November 11, 1793. In the distance, Carey...

03 Dec

Announcements

My Call to Full-Time Missions

December 3, 2021
By Chris Anderson

After nearly 25 years of pastoral ministry, I'm transitioning to a new ministry role as Senior VP of Global Opportunities with Biblical Ministries Worldwide (BMW), based here in Atlanta. My burden for missions has steadily grown over the last 12...

26 Feb

Devotional Thoughts

George Müller’s (extra)Ordinary Faith

February 26, 2021
By Guest Author

We recently introduced a brand new missions devotional called Daring Devotion by M. R. Conrad (available now to order). Here is an excerpt from Day 14. On April 11, 1836, Müller accepted the first...

02 Sep

Perspective

People Need the Lord

September 2, 2020
By Chris Anderson

Pastor Alex Montoya has ministered in the inner city of Los Angeles for almost 50 years. In his book Preaching with Passion he addresses the need of the pastor to proclaim the Word of God with zeal, not a dry,...

17 Dec

Devotional Thoughts

Angels: God’s Faithful and Former Messengers

February 28, 2020
By Chris Anderson

You could argue that everybody but Jesus is an “extra” in the Christmas story. The narrative of the incarnation has but one Hero. But that’s not to say that those with supporting roles were chosen at random. No,...

19 Nov

Devotional Thoughts

The Value of a Soul

February 28, 2020
By Chris Anderson

Matthew 16:26 is sometimes obscured by the epic texts that surround it. Matthew 16 contains Peter’s proclamation that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of the living God (v. 16). It contains Jesus’ promise to build His church...

12 Nov

Devotional Thoughts, Perspective

For the Sake of His Name

February 28, 2020
By Chris Anderson
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This week, Chris Anderson is traveling in Indonesia with two young families from the church he pastors who are praying, strategizing, and planning to move there. This excerpt from Gospel Mediations for Missions is a fitting thought for the occasion! “Why...

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