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Following in the Footsteps of Barnabas
The Barnabas Factor: How Crosscultural Partnership Amplifies Global Mission, ed. Josh Irby. InterVarsity Press, 2026. 224 pages.
Looking for missionary models? Many start with Paul as a pioneer who took the gospel to people who had never heard it. But consider Barnabas, who introduced Paul to the apostles, invited him to use his gifts, led the way on their first missionary journey, and knew how to encourage and empower emerging leaders. In this multi-author book, mission practitioners from around the world unpack the life and ministry of Barnabas and reflect on key characteristics we need to see more of today, like generosity, mutuality, and trust. So good!
Get the gist in interviews on The Mission Matters podcast and Global Missions podcast, or pick up the latest season of the Mission Shift podcast, which will be featuring many of the contributors.
Prayers for Those Who Send
For Those Who Send: Prayers for Those With Loved Ones Serving Abroad, by Heather Fallis. 2026, 139 pages.
Have you followed Liturgies for a Life Abroad and read or shared the two volumes of Liturgies and Laments for the Sojourner or Crafting Liturgies for a Life Abroad?
Now, there’s a volume for the loved one sojourners leave behind. This volume may be less helpful to put in the hands of a large team of supporters (you might try this one or this one instead). But it’s a gem for cross-cultural workers to share with their parents, siblings and closest friends.
Learn more about these resources or find them on Amazon.
The China Chronicles: Beijing
Beijing: China’s Seat of Power, by Paul Hattaway. Langham Global Library and Asia Harvest, 2026. 499 pages.
Many have heard about the extraordinary growth of Christianity in recent decades, but do you know much about how it happened? Hattaway of Asia Harvest has tackled the topic in a series of volumes that go province by province, from the oldest efforts to share Christ in China to current day. Volume 10 is focused on Beijing and includes stories from Marco Polo and Kublai Khan, Mateo Ricci and Adam Schall, Catholic and Protestant missionaries and many amazing local believers.
Read an excerpt about Wang Mingdao, China’s “Son of Iron.” Praise God; he is building his church.
Speaking of books, see this roundup of 13 mission books for kids.