Biblical Reflections on Ministry and Suffering

When we look at the missionary challenges of our day, we see that suffering is a necessary ingredient. We are called to serve people who suffer, in contexts of war, extreme poverty and persecution. And those willing to go will not only suffer because of living in such contexts, but because they witness the extreme suffering of the local people. And often the missionary presence and service will seem insignificant in facing the huge challenges of such a context.

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