A Future With New Tribes Mission

Well it has truly been crazy as to what God has been showing me here at school. It is a constant reminder that I must conform my thinking to God’s and be objective when I read His Word. So, while I came to New Tribes Bible Institute without any consideration as to continuing on in their mission program, having the Word opened up to me and seeing Jesus Christ’s commandments to his disciples to spread the gospel; I have become truly convinced that a lifelong pursuit to spread the gospel to those who have never heard is truly a life of value and completely in line with Christ’s command to his disciples.

Matthew 28:16:
16 Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. 17 And when they saw him they worshiped him, but some doubted. 18 And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

What exactly is New Tribes Mission then? Specifically an organization that specializes in bringing God’s word to tribal groups who have never heard it before. Unlike many mission organizations God’s word is only presented in the tribe’s own specific language, and not in the trade language. However, going on with New Tribes Mission is not a decision to be made lightly, and in many instances one such commitment is life-long. From learning the national’s language to seeing a healthy church established many times takes 20 years. So while so much of me does not want to leave what I find comfortable, such as the American culture, prosperity, Starbucks, it is my earnest desire not to waste my life building up wealth that will only burn in the end. I am by no means condemning the American life do not get me wrong, but I simply see a great need and opportunity to have the gospel brought to those who have never had a chance to hear. So, while I am not worried about being called a ‘missionary,’ a term not even found in the Bible, I am concerned about being a servant of Christ, whether that entails a future with New Tribes Mission or not. So… if you all would pray for me, that’d be sick!