The Autobiography of John G. Paton (pt. 4): A City Missionary
A young city missionary in Glasgow’s poorest streets, John Paton visited homes worn down by drink and despair. Many in Glasgow refused to repent, but many others turned to Jesus, including one dying boy who longed only to hear about Jesus.
The Unfinished Reformation: Spain, the Americas, and the Shadow of Trent
In Spain, the Counter-Reformation posed a serious challenge to the gospel of Jesus Christ, and the effects of the Roman Catholic response to Protestantism still linger in the Hispanic world.
The Autobiography of John G. Paton (pt. 3): A Path Enclosed in Darkness
When John G. Paton set out on his own, his father walked with him for six miles, praying for him. That symbol of love and affection helped carry him through various early trials and constantly direct him to trust in his Savior.
Guarding Missions from Pragmatism
Missionaries face relentless pressure to prioritize results over faithfulness. Drawing on five truths from Paul’s ministry in 2 Corinthians 4:1–7, Smith exposes pragmatism’s subtle grip on modern missions. Discover why Scripture alone must define missionary methods, why weakness displays God’s power, and why faithfulness, not visible results, remains the true measure of gospel success.
The Autobiography of John G. Paton (pt. 2): School Days
During his school days, John G. Paton began to work most days for long hours; it was also at this time that he grew in his desire to commit himself fully to becoming a missionary or minister of the gospel as his primary calling in life.
The Work Is Never Finished
Many languages continue to need translations of the Bible, but many others have Bibles that need revising. As languages change and our understanding of the Bible deepens, the Bible translations in every language should be revised and improved.
The Autobiography of John G. Paton (pt. 1): My Home in Scotland and the Example of a Godly Father
Before becoming a missionary to cannibals, John G. Paton was a boy in a Scottish cottage who watched his father pray.
Marriage, Motherhood, and Ministry on the Mission Field: Reflecting on Twenty-Five Years in Croatia
After 25 years serving alongside her husband Kris in Croatia, missionary wife Nina Brackett sits down with Shelbi Cullen to reflect on her life of ministry. As a missionary wife, Nina offers honest, hard-won wisdom for missionary wives and couples preparing to go—or preparing to come home.
The Problem of Suffering: What Missionaries Should Learn from Job
Missionaries inevitably confront suffering on the field. But the Book of Job answers the problem of suffering: True comfort comes only from faith in a wise and caring God who will ultimately overcome sin and death. Although mercy ministry has its place, the church’s deepest hope for the suffering lies in the gospel of reconciliation through Christ.
Social Justice in the Book of Acts
Whom did the early church help? From shared possessions in Acts 2 to Paul’s collection for Judea, this study traces every major passage on social ministry in Acts to answer the question: Who received the church’s charity? Time and again, fellow believers—not society at large—received the church’s practical aid.
TMAI and Editorial Portavoz: Partners in Reaching the Spanish-Speaking Readers of the World
Partnering with TMAI, Editorial Portavoz has released the first two volumes of the MacArthur Old Testament Commentary in Spanish (Zechariah in 2025, now Jonah and Nahum) and shipped 3,000 packages of Bible study literature across Latin America. These tools equip more than 500 million Spanish-speaking pastors, leaders, and congregations for faithful, expository study of Scripture.
The Need to Do All We Can
Misiones bíblicas, Volume 2 has arrived! This volume establishes the priorities that guide every missionary endeavor—leaving no room for guesswork. Its pastoral and accessible tone and its included study guide make it perfect for small groups, Sunday schools, and seminary classes.
Winning the War of Worldviews with Our Students
In the present age, Satan’s kingdom actively works to disciple students toward its own ends. Discipling university students in a biblical worldview is therefore urgent missionary work. See how Antioch Bible Church in Johannesburg actively disciples students by displaying Christ’s lordship in every sphere of life.