Author Archives: Scott Dunford

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About Scott Dunford

Pastor of Western Hills Church in San Mateo Californian and co-host of The Missions Podcast.

Iranian Pastor Freed

Iranian Pastor Freed

We’ve been praying for pastor Youcef Nadarkhani for some time now and God has been pleased to see him released from prison after being incarcerated for 3 years on trumped up charges.

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Not about missions, but great none the less. Written for singles, but applicable to so many other areas. Shout out to Divena Mortimeyer for pointing it out.

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One Little Vowel

One Little Vowel

http://blog.bradandelyse.com/inspiringimage/one-little-vowel/1866/

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Ramadan Intercession Prayer Guide

Ramadan Intercession Prayer Guide

Follow this guide to pray for one Muslim people group in Western China.

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Hardest Language to Learn

Hardest Language to Learn

Do hard things. Learn hard languages. Take the Gospel where few dare to tread.

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Legendary missionary doctor works on Muslim-friendly English translation of New Testament

Daktar was one of the most influential missionary biographies I read as a young person.  It was a pleasure to meet Dr. Olson several years ago and a great encouragement to see he and his wife’s work continuing well after … Continue reading

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Biking through China

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=39nMp5Sc0qs

This video originally posted at http://www.theatlantic.com is true to my experiences in rural China. Most foreigners stay in Beijing, Shanghai, or one of the many other Chinese mega-cities and miss the other side of the Chinese story.

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Reaching Out to Muslims: A Kairos Moment for Hispanic Christians

While this article does little more than show the growing connections between Hispanics and the Muslim world, it does help to confirm a growing suspicion I’ve had as to the similarities between Hispanic and Muslim cultures and the opportunities this … Continue reading

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Mothers and Missions

What a higher calling to suffer with your Lord and Savior in sending your sons and daughters with the message of his suffering and glory!  Moms, fight the temptation to sentimentalize your calling and clasp your children in the death … Continue reading

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Letter from Pastor Youcef Thanks Supporters and Urges Prayer | Iran, American Center for Law and Justice ACLJ

Letter from Pastor Youcef Thanks Supporters and Urges Prayer | Iran, American Center for Law and Justice ACLJ.

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