The Great Commission Journal
Weekly insights into ministry and missions
03 Dec 25
Waiting and Watching
“My soul waiteth for the Lord more than they that watch for the morning: I say, more than they that watch for the morning.” — Psalm 130:6
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03 Dec 25
Overcoming Failure (2 of 2)
Excerpt taken from book Overcomers, A Study on Gaining Victory Over the Obstacles in Life by Jeffrey Bush
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03 Dec 25
VBM Update From the Home Base - Week 49
VBM Update Week 49, News from here on Campus and around the World!
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21 Nov 25
VBM Update From the Home Base - Week 47
VBM Update Week 46, News from here on Campus and around the World!
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21 Nov 25
Overcoming Failure (1 of 2)
Excerpt taken from book Overcomers, A Study on Gaining Victory Over the Obstacles in Life by Jeffrey Bush
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11 Nov 25
VBM Update From the Home Base - Week 46
VBM Update Week 46, News from here on Campus and around the World!
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11 Nov 25
Overcoming Ungratefulness
With Thanksgiving around the corner, this topic is very relevant. This is an excerpt taken from book Overcomers, A Study on Gaining...
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01 Nov 25
VBM Update From the Home Base - Week 45
VBM Update Week 45, News from here on Campus and around the World!
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01 Nov 25
Overcoming Bad Habits
Excerpt taken from book Overcomers, A Study on Gaining Victory Over the Obstacles in Life by Jeffrey Bush
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29 Oct 25
VBM Update From the Home Base - Week 44
VBM Update Week 44, News from here on Campus and around the World!
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29 Oct 25
Overcoming Pride #1 of 2
Excerpt taken from book Overcomers, A Study on Gaining Victory Over the Obstacles in Life by Jeffrey Bush
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27 Oct 25
Principles In Missions
Discover timeless lessons and encouragement for missionaries from Vision Baptist Missions. Learn how preparation, perseverance, and faith...
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23 Oct 25
VBM Update From the Home Base - Week 43
VBM Update Week 43, News from here on Campus and around the World!
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23 Oct 25
Run to Him
“Be thou my strong habitation, whereunto I may continually resort: Thou hast given commandment to save me; For thou art my rock and my...
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23 Oct 25
Beyond Borders: Change Your Thinking On Cross Cultural Ministry
Taken from a Missions Class taught by a missionary to a Creative Access Country. Discussion and content was centered around the topic of...
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17 Oct 25
VBM Update From the Home Base - Week 42
VBM Update Week 42, News from here on Campus and around the World!
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17 Oct 25
Just Wait, He is Trustworthy
“My soul, wait thou only upon God; For my expectation is from him. He only is my rock and my salvation: He is my defence; I shall not be...
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10 Oct 25
Overcoming Victimhood #2 of 2
Excerpt taken from book Overcomers, A Study on Gaining Victory Over the Obstacles in Life by Jeffrey Bush
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10 Oct 25
Making the Most of Furloughs for Your Kids
Furlough can easily blur together into visits with family, friends, and churches. Whether you’re back in the States for a few months or a...
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10 Oct 25
VBM Update From the Home Base - Week 41
VBM Update Week 41, News from here on Campus and around the World!
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10 Oct 25
I’d Rather Serve Jesus Than Anything
“For a day in thy courts Is better than a thousand. I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, Than to dwell in the tents of...
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03 Oct 25
VBM Update From the Home Base - Week 40
VBM Update Week 40, News from here on Campus and around the World!
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03 Oct 25
Overcoming Victimhood #1 of 2
Excerpt taken from book Overcomers, A Study on Gaining Victory Over the Obstacles in Life by Jeffrey Bush
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03 Oct 25
Be Still
“Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.” — Psalm 46:10
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26 Sep 25
God’s Path
“Make me to go in the path of thy commandments; for therein do I delight.” - Psalm 119:135
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26 Sep 25
VBM Update From the Home Base - Week 39
VBM Update Week 39, News from here on Campus and around the World!
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26 Sep 25
Overcoming Temptation #2 of 2
Excerpt taken from book Overcomers, A Study on Gaining Victory Over the Obstacles in Life by Jeffrey Bush
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19 Sep 25
VBM Update From the Home Base - Week 38
VBM Update Week 38, News from here on Campus and around the World!
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19 Sep 25
Overcoming Temptation #1 of 2
Excerpt taken from book Overcomers, A Study on Gaining Victory Over the Obstacles in Life by Jeffrey Bush
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19 Sep 25
Navigating Health Needs at Home and On the Field (part 3)
God’s strength in our weakness for His glory
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15 Sep 25
The Value of Missions Internships: Real-World Insights and Lessons
Insights and lessons about a VBM Missions Internship from a missions intern.
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11 Sep 25
VBM Update From the Home Base - Week 37
VBM Update Week 37, News from here on Campus and around the World!
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11 Sep 25
Navigating Health Needs at Home and On the Field (part 2)
God’s strength in our weakness for His glory
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11 Sep 25
Decide Now, Details Later
“And Moses said unto God, Behold, when I come unto the children of Israel, and shall say unto them, The God of your fathers hath sent me...
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11 Sep 25
Overcoming Depression #2 of 2
Excerpt taken from book Overcomers, A Study on Gaining Victory Over the Obstacles in Life by Jeffrey Bush
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04 Sep 25
Navigating Health Needs at Home and On the Field
God’s strength in our weakness for His glory
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03 Sep 25
VBM Update From the Homebase - Week 36
Preview Day, Abide Conference, Missions Class, Chapel, and more!
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03 Sep 25
Why Do Right?
“So that a man shall say, Verily there is a reward for the righteous: verily he is a God that judgeth in the earth.” — Psalm 58:11
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03 Sep 25
Overcoming Depression #1 of 2
Excerpt taken from book Overcomers, A Study on Gaining Victory Over the Obstacles in Life by Jeffrey Bush
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18 Jul 25
VBM Update From the Homebase – Week 29
VBM Update Week 29, News from here on Campus and around the World!
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18 Jul 25
Overcoming Grief #1 of 2
Excerpt taken from book Overcomers, A Study on Gaining Victory Over the Obstacles in Life by Jeffrey Bush
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18 Jul 25
God Respects You?!?
“Though the LORD be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: But the proud he knoweth afar off.” — Psalm 138:6
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18 Jul 25
Overcoming Grief #2 of 2
Excerpt taken from the book Overcomers, A Study on Gaining Victory Over the Obstacles in Life by Jeffrey Bush
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17 Jul 25
Ministry Ideas | Rethinking VBS - The Weekly Kids Bible Club
This is Jon Canavan, and I’d like to share a summer outreach idea that worked really well for our church last year—and one we’re excited...
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03 Jul 25
VBM Update From the Homebase – Week 27
VBM Update Week 27, News from here on Campus and around the World!
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03 Jul 25
Overcoming Pessimism #1 of 2
Excerpt taken from the book Overcomers, A Study on Gaining Victory Over the Obstacles in Life by Jeffrey Bush
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03 Jul 25
Overcoming Pessimism #2 of 2
Excerpt taken from the book Overcomers, A Study on Gaining Victory Over the Obstacles in Life by Jeffrey Bush
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03 Jul 25
What Pleases God?!?
“He delighteth not in the strength of the horse: He taketh not pleasure in the legs of a man. The LORD taketh pleasure in them that fear...
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26 Jun 25
Ministry Ideas | Reaching Our Apartment Community
How Social Media and Bible Studies Are Opening Doors
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19 Jun 25
Overcoming Loneliness #2 of 2
Excerpt taken from the book Overcomers, A Study on Gaining Victory Over the Obstacles in Life
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19 Jun 25
VBM Update From the Homebase – Week 25
VBM Update Week 25, News from here on Campus and Around the World!
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19 Jun 25
Result of Recognition
“This is the day which the LORD hath made; We will rejoice and be glad in it.” — Psalm 118:24
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12 Jun 25
Ministry Ideas | Raising Up Laborers
A Strategic Approach to Inspiring Young People for Ministry
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12 Jun 25
VBM Update From the Homebase – Week 24
VBM Update Week 24, News from here on Campus and Around the World!
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12 Jun 25
Overcoming Loneliness #1 of 2
Excerpt taken from book Overcomers, A Study on Gaining Victory Over the Obstacles in Life by Jeffrey Bush
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12 Jun 25
Daily Blessings
“Blessed be the Lord, Who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God of our salvation. Selah.” — Psalm 68:19
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03 Jun 25
VBM Update From the Homebase – Week 23
VBM Update Week 23, News from here on Campus and Around the World!
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03 Jun 25
Overcoming Worry #2 of 2
Excerpt taken from the book Overcomers, A Study on Gaining Victory Over the Obstacles in Life by Jeffrey Bush
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03 Jun 25
Ministry Ideas | Turning Community Service into a Ministry Strategy
A NYC church is using community service to reach high schoolers with the gospel—offering volunteer hours, building relationships, and...
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Overcoming Worry #1 of 2
Excerpt taken from the book Overcomers, A Study on Gaining Victory Over the Obstacles in Life by Jeffrey Bush
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23 May 25
Advice to Missionary Candidates
by Adoniram Judson To the Foreign Missionary Association of the Hamilton Literary and Theological Institution, N. Y.
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23 May 25
Ministry Ideas | No Secrets, Just Hooks
What UFC, Outreach, and a Bus Stop Flier Can Teach Us About Reaching People
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09 May 25
Belief Affects Outcome
“For all this they sinned still, And believed not for his wondrous works. Therefore their days did he consume in vanity, And their years...
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Religious leaders from around the world denounce the treatment of the Uyghur Muslims in China
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The Passcode to the Missionary Problem: The Missionary Problem is a Personal One! Every Believer, a Soul Winner!
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UK News: The spiritual climate of the UK seen in the cancellation of Franklin Graham's tour venues
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