Comments on: Missionary Talks 73: Travis Snode

By: Thaddeus

Thaddeus — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 17:30:27 +0000

One of the problems with American missionaries is that, as well as the ‘Gospel’, they also bring along many american ways, culture and viewpoints. Many of us believe that this becomes a hindrance to evangelism.

By: david

david — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:07:55 +0000

I think house churches can be very effective in many places and it may work well in Northern Ireland. The thing about Northern Ireland and other post-Christian countries is that they have church buildings already built and ready for use. They even have congregations (albeit small) that are just needing a leader. Whether those leaders come from the US, Africa or Northern Ireland, I think it would be wonderful to see a pastor walk in and bring a congregation back to life.

There are many valid points on both sides of the national pastor -V- foreign missionary argument. I am just excited to see people serve the Lord however they are called.

Thanks for your comment and for listening.

By: Forrest

Forrest — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 16:31:33 +0000

Hey David,
I have been listening to your podcast for a couple of months. I appreciate hearing what missionaries are doing all over the world. This particular post made me sad. I am glad Travis is serving the Lord in Northern Ireland, but shouldn’t they be rethinking their strategy? Instead of bringing in Pastors from the US, shouldn’t missionaries be using something more simple and reproducable? It seems a house churches with elders might be a better fit. With that type of model it would be faster to plant and let God direct the church instead bringing a foreigner. This type of church planting is working very well in many closed countries. Why don’t people try it in post Christian countries? What do you think?

Appreciate all the work you do.
Forrest