Mission insights

On Thursday 27 July 2001 I was in the midst of a revival in Port Vila. Testimonies were pouring forth from the Presbyterians (a miracle in itself) yet that day and night we witnessed miraculous healings (like the Bear, who was permanently bent over, prayed and then stood up straight for the first time in years). People simply prayed for themselves in the name of Jesus Christ and asked God to help them. (We were careful to not lay hands on people as we wanted them to ask God a

Evangelists are great speakers but not often great listeners. I guess each strength has its corresponding weakness. They are great at starting new relationships and less motivated to maintain existing relationships. In the Pacific Islands, where everything appears peaceful, there is often a lot of conflict. Sometimes it is hidden. Sometimes it flares up. This made counselling skills useful in Vanuatu alongside peacemaking, community development and evangelism. The Evangelism