Slain Korean Hostage was Killed for Refusing to Convert

Pastor Bae Hyung-kyu, a true witness of the Lord Jesus Christ in both word and deed.

HT: http://www.christianitydaily.com/template/articleenn.htm?code=wor&id=2255

Slain Korean Hostage was Killed for Refusing to Convert

A missionary’s farewell

Paul Hiebert, a renowned missiologist, anthropologist, and missionary to India was my missions professor during my seminary years. I learned so much from this man about missions. He was invited to deliver a commencement speech for the seminary’s graduation services but he passed away to be with the Lord only a day before the actual date. His words below are truly penetrating. There is much much Godly wisdom in this short speech:

Korea, Theological Training, and Missions

I was reading Operations World’s website’s daily prayer, where they highlight a particular nation. For today, it was South Korea.

As I was reading the Spiritual Challenges section, I noticed some very strong parallels to the 2nd generation KA ministries that I have served (and continue to serve). I’m not sure who wrote these ‘challenges’, but I have to say that I find myself in agreement with all of them. However, the part that caught my eye was the paragraph below: