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Burnout is the emotional and physical exhaustion that comes from prolonged mental, physical, or emotional stress. While everyone goes through seasons of stress, the relational aspect of ministry heightens its difficulty. And when you are also s
According to the World Watch List from Open Doors, more than 360 million Christians are persecuted for their faith, which is one in seven believers. At Uncharted, 3 out of 6 of our Locations are rated as experiencing either Very High or Extreme
Part of Uncharted’s vision as an organization is to continue to grow and come alongside new Partners in more Locations. This year, we’re launching our fifth Location and taking steps on identifying regions in which to pursue more partnerships.
We can see the process of discernment as having a choice between A and B, and doing everything we can to figure out which one is the right choice and which is the wrong choice. And while discernment can include seeking guidance in a specific si
When it comes to vocational ministry, and especially global missions, you hear a lot about whether or not someone has been 'called.' And it can pretty quickly become something that feels weighty, especially if you aren't sure you'll be called t
In terms of identity, Gen Z is the least religious generation yet. More than one-third of them consider themselves ‘religiously unaffiliated’. But young adults and teenagers who do consider themselves to be engaged Christians, are way more like
It can be easy to assume that a meaningful relationship with someone from a different country, living in a different culture, speaking a different language, is just not really possible.But when the only thing that’s actually necessary for a m
Join us at 7:30pm CDT on November 17 for Global Day: Embark. This is a webcasted event for the Uncharted family to learn about and participate in global missions. Watch live for updates from our Field Partners and join the community of believer
Short-term trips can be great, but they're often made of a large group of people who spend a week volunteering and then just leave. While that might help address a community’s immediate needs, it rarely leads to deeper connections for anyone in
Partnering with a missions or international organization can bring a lot of opportunities to a church, and help introduce people to Kingdom-work happening all over the world. But there are good and bad ways a church can enter into a partnership
What is the Bible for? How do we engage with certain passages that have been used to harm people? What can we do to be better students of the Word? Join us for Part 2 of our conversation with partner church pastor Will Barnes on how to read, in
The Bible is necessary to understanding our faith as Christians and our history as the Church. But it’s also a complicated book and full of stories that are difficult to wrap your head around. Especially as you’re told it’s somehow a historical
It’s hard to pin down exactly what we mean when we talk about the ‘soul.’ It's more of a philosophical question than a linguistics question. Maybe the times when we most keenly sense our soul, is when it’s weary. Most of us know what it means
We’re constantly seeing the worst of the worst, from every corner of the world. And we respond in a lot of different ways, ranging from despair, to compassion, to cynicism, to apathy.But then, the news cycle moves on as the injustice and traged
For a lot of people, the idea of ‘global missions’ can seem big, vague, and distant. Especially when there is so much need to be connected to a local church and community. It can feel like you have to choose one over the other, local vs global.
The second part of our conversation with Scott Klaudt from Zootown Church, where we talk about the day-to-day implications of different beliefs of hell.Recommended Resources:“Across the Spectrum” by Gregory A Boyd and Paul R. Eddy“Flexible
Hell is an incredibly evocative and divisive topic, and what we believe about it can impact our lives in surprising ways. On this episode, we’re talking with our friend Scott Klaudt from Zootown Church and we’re asking questions like: what does
It’s an adjustment to go from seeing ‘short-term mission trip’ as a youth group service project to seeing it as an opportunity for learning and relationships. It takes another adjustment to think of mission trips in developed nations, in modern
For our first international recording Ben talks to Danko, our friend and partner working in Belgrade, Serbia. We get a look into his ministry, hear updates on what life has been like through the pandemic, and start getting excited for Global Da
For our first international recording Ben talks to Danko, our friend and partner working in Belgrade, Serbia. We get a look into his ministry, hear updates on what life has been like through the pandemic, and start getting excited for Global Da
The idea of ‘raising up strong leaders’ has become a prominent part of western, Evangelical culture. Everyone gets invited to leadership training and summits, everyone is encouraged to read all the books. But the political climate of the past f
In this episode, Emily gives us an update on communities we're partnered with, how our organization is responding, and the future of Perspectives Unsettled. Music in this episode:Smoke and Mirrors by FallsMeet at the Cafe by FallsBeach Nap
In the evangelical world, the idea of ‘women in leadership’ can be pretty controversial. But when we look internationally, and especially in the mission field, women throughout have been martyrs, saints, missionaries, apostles, and leaders. Wom
How do people and organizations have effective and safe missions practices in closed or hostile countries? Do missionaries actually increase danger for local believers? And when is it okay for Christians to lie or break the law for the sake of
One of the most prominent critiques of international missions is that faith-based organizations get in over their heads with children’s welfare programs, causing a lot of harm to local communities and individual children.So what do we do? How
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