“One of the abiding values of language acquisition is developing the capacity to listen well. Most missionary training programs focus almost entirely on teaching missionaries what to say with very little emphasis on learning to listen well. However, as anyone who has been a missionary knows, learning to listen well is one of the important components of effective communication. Before we can share the gospel with people effectively, we must understand them and their worldview.” —Timothy Tennent
Church Planting Challenges
July 9, 2026