More than a few pastors have expressed disappointment with an attempt at discipleship in their church. The process usually goes as follows: the pastor meets with a small group to instruct them in certain principles, doctrines, etc. Overall the effort is fruitful as the participants do indeed grow as a result of an intentional investment, study of God’s word, and accountability.

Discipleship is not exclusive to Americans or English speakers. It is worldwide, and Sisher is one of many disciple makers around the world who has given his life to the cause of Christ. A Lifeword video producer, he lives in rural Nepal, where BMA personnel recently visited his home and his church.

Through the support of BMA Global, I attended BMA Bible College in Talisay, Philippines. Teachers like BMA Global missionaries Dr. Doug Lee and Dr. Stan Scroggins had great influence, providing preparation every pastor and missionary needs to be successful on the field. Instruction focusing on church planting, religious education, music, and theology provided the skills I now use in everyday ministry,

My father always wanted to go back to Nicaragua, and it was ingrained in us that the house we lived in wasn't our home. We needed to go back. That was always the plan: “We’re going back to Nicaragua.” So in 2001, my parents returned to Nicaragua and remained there until my father's death. Recently, I learned from my mother that my grandfather, my mom's dad, had always wanted to be a missionary.

We missionaries like to write about the great victories in the lives of the men we work with in foreign countries. Most are stories of men who are pastors, preachers, and leaders who have risen from the filth of their worlds to great positions in our Lord’s service. However, most of the men we work with continue to live in a world of struggle with a great desire to be faithful servants of Jesus.

Lifeword exists to help make disciples through the creative proclamation, production, and promotion of biblically sound media that communicates in the heart language of every tongue, tribe, and nation. That’s our mission statement! We produce gospel programming designed for radio, the internet, video, and digital print. With over 250 creative partners worldwide, Lifeword currently shares the gospel in over 160 languages.