Category Archives: Missions & Martyrs

What receiving the Bible in your native tongue for the first time looks like.

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Pilgrim

Rejoice with me and be greatly encouraged (and deeply convicted) by watching this video of the Kimyal tribe receiving the New Testament in their language for the first time on March 16, 2010. Quote from the video: “We [in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Encouragement, Missions & Martyrs, News | Tagged Africa, Apologetics, Apostasy, Bible, Christianity, church, God, Gospel, heresy, Humor, indigenous missions, Indonesia, Jesus, Kimyal, Kimyal Tribe, Liberia, Missions, Missions in West Africa, Mozambique, News, Religion, Theology | 7 Comments

Mattresses in Duaita, Liberia!

Posted on May 28, 2011 by thejunglemissionary

Praise the Lord for His goodness. I received an email from Pastor Philemon that the first of the mattresses have been purchased and taken via taxi to the village of Duaita. We are still about $200 short of our goal … Continue reading →

Posted in Liberia, Missions & Martyrs | Tagged Bong County, camp mattresses, Duaita, helping the brethren, Liberia, the great commission, West Africa | 1 Comment

Apologizing for believing a lie.

Posted on May 28, 2011 by Pilgrim

According to this article, an African pastor has apologized for believing and furthering Harold Camping’s false prophecy: A pastor in Kasese District, who claimed the world would end on May 21, has apologised to residents. Pastor Isaac Muhindo, who has … Continue reading →

Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm, Missions & Martyrs | Tagged Africa, Apologetics, Apostasy, Awake!, Bible, Blog, Blogging, Calvary Chapel, church, Faith, Faith Bible, Family Radio, God, Harold Camping, heresy, Jesus, News, Religion, Theology | 4 Comments

What Happens If……? — Part 3

Posted on May 16, 2011 by thejunglemissionary

The scene is all too common. Bell-ringers for the Salvation Army stand outside shopping centers and supermarkets waiting for the pots to ring with their yearly intake of funds. Standing a little further out, people dressed in poor clothing walk … Continue reading →

Posted in Evangelism, Jesus IS Lord, Liberia, Missions & Martyrs | Tagged Charity, giving to the poor, local church endeavors, Missions, para-church organizations, preach the gospel, social gospel, the great commission | 12 Comments

What Happens If……? — Part 2

Posted on May 9, 2011 by thejunglemissionary

In 1956, five missionaries laid down their lives on the banks of the Curaray River in the jungles of Ecuador. Did they become martyrs so that the Waodani (Auca is actually a perjorative term used by the Quechua.) tribe living … Continue reading →

Posted in Encouragement, Evangelism, Liberia, Missions & Martyrs | Tagged martyrs for Christ, rich man in hell, social gospel, tribal culture, United Nations, Waodani | 1 Comment

Update – Mattresses for Duaita, Liberia

Posted on May 6, 2011 by thejunglemissionary

A heart-felt thank you to those who have expressed your concern for the brethren in Liberia, West Africa. Several here at Defending Contending have risen to the challenge of providing help after our post Would You Sleep on This? At … Continue reading →

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What Happens If……?

Posted on May 2, 2011 by thejunglemissionary

There are many mission organizations in the world today. In fact, we are currently visiting the Colorado Springs area where there are several hundred para-church organizations based. What is the purpose of these groups? They are involved in medical work, … Continue reading →

Posted in Evangelism, Missions & Martyrs | Tagged Africa, depravity of mankind, Great Commission, mission organizations, Poverty, self-esteem, social gospel | 20 Comments

Steve Lawson: Tolerance for everything except Christians.

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Pilgrim

HT: Belt of Truth

Posted in Missions & Martyrs | Tagged Apostasy, Atheism, Bible, Christian Persecution, Christianity, church, Debate, Faith, God, heresy, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Morality, News, Persecution, Religion, Theology | 6 Comments

Would You Sleep on This?

Posted on April 24, 2011 by thejunglemissionary

We are so grateful for those who have helped us with gifts for the work in Liberia with Village Church Planters. While we were in Liberia, we conducted our first Pastors’ Conference in the village of Duaita. It was not … Continue reading →

Posted in Encouragement, Liberia, Missions & Martyrs | Tagged Africa, Apologetics, Bible, church, Faith, God, Liberia, Missions, Religion, Theology | 3 Comments

Moving to Liberia!

Posted on March 28, 2011 by thejunglemissionary

Dear friends of Defending Contending, Our website Village Church Planters is presenting the trip we recently made to Liberia, West Africa in color pictures and word pictures, and we hope and pray that you will be encouraged in the prayers … Continue reading →

Posted in Liberia, Missions & Martyrs | Tagged church planting, discipleship, hunger for God, Liberia, teaching God's Word, the great commission, training pastors, Village Church Planters, West Africa | 7 Comments

Quotes (865)

Posted on March 26, 2011 by Pilgrim

It is a crime against lost humanity to go in the name of Christ and missions just to do social work yet neglect calling men to repent—to give up their idols and rebellion—and follow Christ with all their hearts. – … Continue reading →

Posted in Missions & Martyrs, Quotes | Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Blogging, Christianity, church, Faith, God, Gospel, Jesus, K. P. Yohannan, Missions, Quote, Quotes, Religion, Theology | 2 Comments

Get good books into the hands of African pastors.

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Pilgrim

Want to help get doctrinally sound theology books into the hands of pastors in Africa? Here are two ways: 1). There’s the Portuguese Adopt a Pastor program for Mozambique, Africa (along with video introduction) here. 2). You can also support … Continue reading →

Posted in Missions & Martyrs | Tagged Africa, Apologetics, Apostasy, Bible, Christianity, church, God, Gospel, heresy, Humor, indigenous missions, Jesus, Liberia, Missions, Missions in West Africa, Mozambique, News, Religion, Theology | 5 Comments

Missions: From the comfort zone to the combat zone.

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Pilgrim

Posted in Missions & Martyrs | Tagged Aid, Apologetics, Bible, Blogging, christian, Christianity, church, Faith, God, Gospel, HUnger, Jesus, Martyrs, Mission, Pilgrims, Poverty, Religion, Thanksgiving, Theology, World Hunger | 2 Comments

Quotes (847)

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Pilgrim

If a commission by an earthly king is considered an honor, how can a commission by a Heavenly King be considered a sacrifice? – David Livingstone 1813 – 1873

Posted in Missions & Martyrs, Quotes | Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Bible, Blogging, C. H. Spurgeon, Catholicism, Chalres Spurgeon, Christ, Christianity, church, Faith, Jesus, Quote, Quotes, Religion | 2 Comments

Landcruiser & Gifts for Liberia – Part 1

Posted on January 10, 2011 by thejunglemissionary

Village Church Planters has a very pressing need for an older 4×4 like a Toyota Landcruiser. While it does not have to be a Toyota Landcruiser, ideally, it needs to have the third seat in the back or even the … Continue reading →

Posted in Liberia, Missions & Martyrs | Tagged 4-wheel drive, humanitarian goods, indigenous missions, Landrover, Liberia, Missions, Prayer, remote locations, Service to Servants, spreading the gospel, Toyota Landcruiser, Village Church Planters, West Africa | Leave a comment

Quotes (840)

Posted on December 28, 2010 by Pilgrim

Consider the call of the Throne above, “Go ye,” and from round about, “Come over and help us,” and even the call from the damned souls below, “Send Lazarus to my brothers, that they come not to this place.” Impelled, … Continue reading →

Posted in Missions & Martyrs, Quotes | Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Blog, Blogging, Christianity, church, Faith, God, Gospel, Jesus, Jim Elliot, Martyr, Martyrs, Missions, Quote, Quotes, Religion, Theology | 5 Comments

Book recommendation: “Radical” by David Platt.

Posted on December 19, 2010 by Pilgrim

When I picked up this book to read it I told myself that no matter how good any part of it was, I would not post any portion of it as a quote on DefCon (because time is so little … Continue reading →

Posted in Missions & Martyrs, Recommended Books | Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Blogging, Book Review, Book Reviews, christian, Christianity, church, David Platt, God, Gospel, Jesus, Missions, Radical, Recommended Book, Recommended Books, Religion, Theology | 13 Comments

Quotes (823)

Posted on November 7, 2010 by thejunglemissionary

You and I have an average of about seventy or eighty years on this earth. During these years we are bombarded with the temporary. Make money. Get stuff. Be comfortable. Live well. Have fun. In the middle of it all, … Continue reading →

Posted in Evangelism, Missions & Martyrs, Quotes | Tagged acquiring stuff, David Platt, entrusted with the gospel, Eternity, living the American dream, obedience to Christ, Radical, radical obedience, Revelation 5:9, stewardship of all | 1 Comment

The poorest man in the world.

Posted on October 17, 2010 by Pilgrim

The following sobering piece comes from the Fruin family currently serving as missionaries in Mexico: _____________________________ The Meeting It was dusk on Friday evening as we were driving up the dirt road that we call the short-cut to our home that … Continue reading →

Posted in Encouragement, Evangelism, Missions & Martyrs | Tagged Apologetics, atonement, Bible, Blogging, christian, Christianity, church, Faith, God, Gospel, Jesus, John MacArthur, Poverty, Religion, Sermon, Sermons, Theology | 6 Comments

The American Dream is NOT for Christians!

Posted on September 19, 2010 by thejunglemissionary

I was overwhelmed as I heard this brief clip. David Platt, pastor The Church at Brook Hills, is correct as he ministers in a way that is not designed to tickle itching ears. Being a true Christian demands radical obedience … Continue reading →

Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm, Evangelism, Missions & Martyrs, Sermons | Tagged a heart for the gospel, David Platt, discipleship, Missions, radical obedience, T4G, the American Dream, the Christian life, unreached people, urgent missiology | 6 Comments

Leaving on a Jet Plane!

Posted on September 14, 2010 by thejunglemissionary

The Pilgrim and I want to bring to your attention again our upcoming trip to Liberia. This will take place, Lord willing, end of February to beginning of March 2011. Our Liberian brothers are putting together a very rigorous itinerary … Continue reading →

Posted in Liberia | Tagged airfare to Africa, Liberia, Missions, passports, preaching the gospel, training pastors, travel, Village Church Planters, West Africa | 6 Comments

Quotes (781)

Posted on August 4, 2010 by thejunglemissionary

“‘Not called!’ did you say? ‘Not heard the call,’ I think you should say. Put your ear down to the Bible, and hear Him bid you go and pull sinners out of the fire of sin. Put your ear down … Continue reading →

Posted in Missions & Martyrs, Quotes | Tagged Missions, preaching the good news, Salvation Army, the call of the heathen, the gospel call, William Booth | 5 Comments

Trip to Liberia

Posted on July 16, 2010 by thejunglemissionary

Many of you have been reading the account of my trip to Liberia that took place in January 2007. The trip was definitely life-changing for me and I continue to correspond and speak with several Liberian pastors since that time. … Continue reading →

Posted in Liberia, Missions & Martyrs | Tagged Bong County, Gbarnga, Kakata, Liberia, loving the lost, Missions, Nimba County, repentance and faith, serving national churches, the gospel message, the great commission, training pastors, travel to Africa, West Africa | 6 Comments

Scam Into Blessing – Part 20 – The Conclusion

Posted on July 3, 2010 by thejunglemissionary

Sitting on the porch after lunch, I spent time revisiting the events of the previous two weeks. 35 souls in the Pastors’ Conference with a handful more at the college and Prince that morning, I considered the work of God … Continue reading →

Posted in Liberia, Missions & Martyrs | Tagged baptism for believers only, baptism not for salvation, biblical exposition, Christian Worship, faith comes by hearing, Funeral Service, Missions, pastoral training, Revelation 5:9, serving God, West Africa | 8 Comments

Scam Into Blessing – Part 19

Posted on June 26, 2010 by thejunglemissionary

Early on Saturday morning, a crowd began to gather just outside of Pastor Togba’s property. Some music was being played and I recognized a couple of what sounded like gospel tunes. It was not long before a crowd gathered to … Continue reading →

Posted in Liberia, Missions & Martyrs | Tagged displaced Liberians, exalting the Savior, former rebel, health wealth and prosperity gospel, large child population, Liberia, Missions, New Georgia Liberia, orphans, redeemed from a life of sin, the depravity of man, the great commission, the holiness of God, West Africa, worshiping God | 3 Comments

Scam Into Blessing – Part 18

Posted on June 19, 2010 by thejunglemissionary

Some of the women seemed to be upset, and I could not begin to imagine what the church leaders were thinking about what they had overheard. Twenty pairs of eyes followed me as I walked through their midst and off … Continue reading →

Posted in Liberia, Missions & Martyrs | Tagged brothers in Christ, colonialism, health wealth and prosperity gospel, James 2:10, Liberia, Missions, placing faith in Christ, preaching in college, true gospel of Jesus Christ, understanding Scripture, ungrateful hearts, West Africa, western Christianity | 2 Comments

Scam Into Blessing – Part 17

Posted on June 12, 2010 by thejunglemissionary

Later that afternoon, Pastor Togba was expecting another guest from America. The guest was coming from Maryland in the United States. The little church that was hosting this pastor was just about one mile down the road from Maranatha Baptist … Continue reading →

Posted in Liberia, Missions & Martyrs | Tagged eternal life, health wealth and prosperity gospel, Liberia, Missions, speaking the truth in love, the gospel message, the need for repentance, West Africa | 7 Comments

Scam Into Blessing – Part 16

Posted on June 5, 2010 by thejunglemissionary

One by one, 35 pastors and church leaders lined up shoulder to shoulder behind me as they looked back out at the remaining seated congregants. As I turned to face the 35, I looked into the eyes of each individual … Continue reading →

Posted in Liberia, Missions & Martyrs | Tagged by faith alone, forgiveness of sins, Liberia, living for Jesus, Missions, persecution for the name of Christ, praying for mercy, Revelation 5:9, saved by grace, the gospel message, trials, tribulations, West Africa | 4 Comments

Scam Into Blessing – Part 15

Posted on June 2, 2010 by thejunglemissionary

I learned after the meeting concluded why Paul had almost missed the final day of the conference. The first taxi he had been in was involved in an accident. A few passengers had minor injuries, but thanks to the Lord … Continue reading →

Posted in Liberia, Missions & Martyrs | Tagged arrested by the Holy Spirit, church planting, James 2:10, judgment of God, Liberia, Missions, salvation by faith alone, teaching on the law, the grace of God, unsaved pastors, West Africa | 4 Comments

Scam Into Blessing – Part 14

Posted on May 29, 2010 by thejunglemissionary

Even in the dim porch light, joy was evident all over Paul Zawolo’s face when he stood to his feet. I did not have long to wait to see what he would do next. Paul: “Pastor, if my faith is … Continue reading →

Posted in Liberia, Missions & Martyrs | Tagged Calvary, Eph. 2:8-9, faith in Christ alone, Gen. 50:20, John 1:12, keeping the commandments, Liberia, need for repentance, new creation in Christ, Psalm 37, rest in the Lord, saved by grace alone, sharing the truth in love, the gospel | 7 Comments

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