Posts by Sam Masters
The Disproportionate Effects of Prayer
I know we are supposed to persevere in fervent prayer (See Colossians 4:2). Although I experience moments where my heart seems to flow in praise and intercession, it doesn’t happen nearly as much as I would like. Sometimes I wonder if my prayers are adequate. William Carey was, of course, a great example of perseverance…
Read MoreThe Absolute Necessity of Prayer
In 1792 William Carey published what is probably the most significant book on missions since the time of the apostles. Its full title is An Enquiry into the Obligations of Christians to Use Means for the Conversion of the Heathens. Carey’s argument is encapsulated in this title. Briefly stated, Carey believed the Great Commission is…
Read MoreWilliam Carey’s Approach to Prayer
I am not much of prayer warrior. You would think that after 25 years as a missionary, I would be better than I am. My prayer life tends to be very unsystematic. At times it is superficial. And when I actually do pray I must struggle to maintain my focus. You know that dog in…
Read MoreThe Church, the Gospel and Social Action
In March of this year our province was hit by severe flooding. Highway bridges were washed away and the people from our congregation in Jesus Maria were cut off for a time. Things were worse for some of the members of our congregation in Saldán. One family lives in Unquillo, a town in the foothill…
Read MoreArgentina Summary: March 2015
God is at work in Argentina. Here is a summary of what is happening in each area of ministry. Thanks for your faithful prayers and support. Sam Masters
Read MoreDoña Cuca
Doña Cuca began attending our congregation in the city of Jesús Maria three or four years ago when it was still a small group that met on Tuesday nights (Don and Doña are honorifics usually reserved for elderly people.) Although she was almost 90 years old, and a little deaf, she rarely missed and always…
Read MoreSeminario Carey Conference
Dr. David Sills was the main speaker for this year’s Seminario Carey theological conference. Dr. Sills is a missions professor at Southern Theological Seminary. He is also the founder of Reaching and Teaching, a ministry that, among other things, provides training for pastors in the majority world who are primarily oral learners. The conference’s theme…
Read MoreVisiting Work Groups
MISSION DEI May brought the group from Missio Dei Church in Columbia, MO. They helped build the children’s Sunday school building for the congregation in Saldán. BEFORE AFTER ROCK HARBOR & FBC BOISE In June we had help from two different ministries from the states! Rock Harbor Church from Boise and FBC also from Boise.…
Read MoreConcerts of Prayer
In March we began monthly prayer meetings to pray especially for our congregations and of the Lord’s work around the world. The idea is an old one. Jonathan Edwards urged New England churches of his day to join in “concerts of prayer” for the “the revival of religion and the advancement of Christ’s kingdom on…
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