Blog Archives - BMA Global

April 21, 2021

What is a ChangeMaker?

by Dr. John David Smith BMA Global Missions values multiplication and considers what God is doing in the nations as its highest goal. The New Testament pattern of multiplication is encouraged and evidenced in the primary areas of disciples, leaders, and churches. For those who have obeyed the command of Christ to practice Great Commission missions, there is no greater […]

May 25, 2021

Arabic Church in Orlando, Florida

“We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellow helpers to the truth.” (3 John 8) Baptist Missionary Association (BMA) Orlando Arabic Language Ministry began three years ago in a Bible study at my home. After talking with Pastors Larry Barker and Ashraf Sarah, God opened doors for my wife and me to start visiting a family from Jordan. […]

June 11, 2021

Cross Cultural Considerations For Missionaries-Part One

by Executive Director John David Smith In cross-cultural missions, there are basic cultural issues that come into play. Over the next few months we will take a cursory look at some of them. We affirm that the Bible is always authoritative over culture; however, in order to bear much fruit (John 15) and have more sheep (John 10), it is […]

June 14, 2021

Cross Cultural Considerations For Missionaries-Part Two

by Executive Director John David Smith Previously, we looked at individualism as a cultural issue for missionaries going from the West to other cultures of the world. This month we will look at materialism/consumerism. Consumerism is the belief that “stuff” can ultimately mark our identity and measure our self-worth. In its practical outflow, consumerism can be a plan of salvation for […]