Thought provoking article
by Aaron Alford
Recently I had a conversation with a young man who was eager to get his feet wet in missionary work. He was passionate and knowledgeable about what he was getting into, and eager to really do the work of a missionary. He was not interested in the kind of “missions as tourism” trip that is becoming more prevalent in the Church these days. He wanted to go where there was real need, and real darkness, with a mind to pursuing missions as a long-term vocation.
His parents, however, who are Christians themselves, were not so excited at the prospect. When he told them of his dreams of missionary work, he was met with baffled confusion.
“Why would you want to go somewhere dangerous?” they said.
“Why wouldn’t I?” was his response.
I would like to be gracious with his parents. No parents want to see their child…
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