Posts by Mark Batory
The Future of Missions
Drawing from the Wells of the Past Genesis 26 records the Lord’s command to Isaac to sojourn in the land of Gerar and His promise that He would perform the oath that He swore to Isaac’s father, Abraham, to make of him a great nation. Verse 6 tells us, “And Isaac dwelt in Gerar.” As…
Read MoreThree Eggs
Life was wonderful! Paula and I finished college and on the heels of marriage began deputation, which was actually our extended honeymoon. Nine months later we moved to southern Texas to study at a Spanish language school, which we excitedly saw as the final hurdle to becoming missionaries to Mexico. I was 24, Paula was…
Read MoreStrengthening Our Churches
John’s six-verse letter to the Ephesian church in Revelation 2 gave several commendations to a fifty-year old congregation. They labored diligently for the cause of Christ, willingly suffered for their faith, remained steadfast despite their trials, decisively defended the truth, and separated themselves from worldly influences. The church of Ephesus looked like many of our…
Read MorePutting Deputation in Perspective
Mark Batory The recent issue of GFA Missions newsletter, “Sowing & Reaping,” prompts an emphasis on Missions here at Proclaim & Defend. We will reproduce several of their outstanding articles this week. We encourage you to learn more about GFAM and other good fundamental Baptist mission boards. Pray for their missionaries and support those you…
Read MoreSacrifice or Privilege?
Mark Batory When missionaries are mentioned, the image often evoked is that of men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice of family and friends and end up having to endure the toils of a difficult, lonely, deprived life in some remote corner of the world. Regrettably, many of today’s Christians view missionary service…
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