Chris Burgess is the editorial and content manager in the Ministry Advancement department at MAF. Chris and his family relocated to Idaho from Colorado Springs where he was the editorial director for Lux Creative, a marketing agency that served clients such as Compassion International, LifeWay Christian Resources, and the International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention.
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Sometimes change happens gradually. Bible translations take years. Breaking the stronghold of spiritual oppression can take generations.
But there are times when transformation can be seen immediately.
Such is the case when an MAF airplane is finally able to touch down on a […]
MAF’s new president steps into the next chapter of God’s story.
“Who am I to be asked to step into this role?”
That question ran through David Holsten’s mind when the MAF Board of Directors formally asked him to consider becoming MAF’s next President and CEO. Thoughts of the incredible legacy of this 73-year-old organization and the […]
How you spread the love of Christ, and hope, through MAF in the wake of violence
In the aftermath of tragedy, Jesus went up to a remote place to be with His Father. Soon He was surrounded by people in need. He went over to them and healed them. As the day turned into night, His […]
A glimpse into some of those you are reaching through MAF
At the MAF Kenya base at Loglogo. Photo by LuAnne Cadd.
Unless you are of Jewish heritage, there was likely a point in time when someone, somewhere had to cross a cultural boundary to share the Gospel with your ancestors.
Paul went to the Gentiles. […]
Women and children in church at Loglogo in northern Kenya. Photo by Mark and Kelly Hewes.
Before ascending into heaven, Jesus gave His followers one last command—we know it as the Great Commission—and as a missionary organization, it is MAF’s guiding verse. “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations …”
But what does “all […]
What is it worth to see unreached people experience the love of Jesus?
“Expect great things from God; attempt great things for God.”
William Carey, the father of modern missions, closed his first sermon at a missionary society in London with this quote—and with it set the tone for the new wave of Protestant missions that would […]