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God Doesn’t Need You. But He Still Sends You.
“The Lord provided a great fish to swallow Jonah…” — Jonah 1:17 The story of Jonah is not flattering. He receives a clear call from God and chooses to run in the opposite direction. Not out of confusion, but out of resistance. And yet, the mission does not collapse. God intervenes. God redirects. God continues to move toward the people of Nineveh. At every point, it is clear that the outcome does not depend on Jonah’s willingness. God’s purposes are not limited by human hesit
Pioneers inAsia
1 day ago1 min read
Running, Reluctant, and Ready
A reflection on Jonah 1:1–3 During our team devotion today, we read Jonah 1:1–3. It’s a passage many of us know well. God calls Jonah to go to Nineveh, a city known for its wickedness. But instead of going toward the place God sends him, Jonah goes the opposite direction. He boards a ship to Tarshish, trying to escape the call. It’s a strangely comforting story. Not because Jonah runs, but because it reminds us of something important about missions: the success of God’s m
Pioneers inAsia
May 72 min read
The Cross-Cultural Budget: A Filipino Missionary’s Practical Guide to Finances and Cultural Preparation
The Cross-Cultural Budget: A Filipino Missionary’s Practical Guide to Finances and Cultural Preparation Starting my first long-term mission assignment was one of the most exciting, yet nerve-wracking, experiences of my life. My field was South Asia, a country of vibrant, complex culture and spiritual need. As a Filipino, I knew I carried a unique heritage, but I also recognized that success in cross-cultural ministry required deep intentionality, especially when it came to pr
Pioneers inAsia
Nov 1, 20253 min read
From Experience to Insight: Journaling the Missions Journey
As a missionary working in the field, focused on the daily tasks at hand and solving the myriad of issues that often arise, time passes...
Lydia
Oct 30, 20243 min read
Sending & Going:
Asian missionaries in action.
God Doesn’t Need You. But He Still Sends You.
“The Lord provided a great fish to swallow Jonah…” — Jonah 1:17 The story of Jonah is not flattering. He receives a clear call from God and chooses to run in the opposite direction. Not out of confusion, but out of resistance. And yet, the mission does not collapse. God intervenes. God redirects. God continues to move toward the people of Nineveh. At every point, it is clear that the outcome does not depend on Jonah’s willingness. God’s purposes are not limited by human hesit
Pioneers inAsia
1 day ago
Gen Z Doesn’t Hate Missions. They Just Don’t Trust It Yet.
“Better is a poor but wise youth than an old but foolish king who no longer knows how to heed a warning.” — Ecclesiastes 4:13 There is a tendency to dismiss younger generations when they hesitate. To assume that lack of participation means lack of passion. But Scripture itself warns against that kind of thinking. Wisdom is not tied to age alone. Sometimes it shows up in the questions we are uncomfortable answering. Gen Z is not indifferent to purpose. They care deeply about j
Pioneers inAsia
4 days ago
Running, Reluctant, and Ready
A reflection on Jonah 1:1–3 During our team devotion today, we read Jonah 1:1–3. It’s a passage many of us know well. God calls Jonah to go to Nineveh, a city known for its wickedness. But instead of going toward the place God sends him, Jonah goes the opposite direction. He boards a ship to Tarshish, trying to escape the call. It’s a strangely comforting story. Not because Jonah runs, but because it reminds us of something important about missions: the success of God’s m
Pioneers inAsia
May 7
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