International Missions

Court Gentry's flight on a CIA transport plane is interrupted when a security team brings a hooded man aboard. They want to kick Gentry off the flight but are overruled by CIA headquarters. The mystery man is being transported to England where a joint CIA/MI6 team will interrogate him about a mole in Langley. When they land in an isolated airbase in the UK, they are attacked by a hostile force who kidnaps the prisoner. Only Gentry escapes. His handlers send him after the attackers, but what can one operative do against a trained team of assassins?

Sound Core values are the Foundation of a Truly Successful Life. Your best life requires the uncovering of these values, getting clear on what they are and why they matter to you. Doing so will take you a long way toward your Meaningful Mission and your Vivid Vision. Without these Compelling Core Values, you are building on sand instead of bedrock. And that’s a big reason for many failures. This book takes you step by step through the core values process. It shows you exactly why this process is so valuable and then how to discover your top five core values, their hierarchy, and what they...

Do You Have a Clear Vision for Your Life? Nobody in their right mind would start to build a house from just a rough sketch or a vague idea. No, instead they would have detailed plans, elevations, specifications, supply lists, timelines and more. And yet, hardly anyone has that kind of detail for how they want their life to be. And your life is certainly more important than a house. How to Create a Vital Vision for Your Life gives you the impetus, the tools and the guidelines to create a meaningful, inspiring and detailed vision for your best life. The author takes you by the hand a helps ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER An inspiring personal story of redemption, second chances, and the transformative power within us all, from the founder and CEO of the nonprofit charity: water. At 28 years old, Scott Harrison had it all. A top nightclub promoter in New York City, his life was an...

As World War II came to an end, General George Marshall was renowned as the architect of Allied victory. Set to retire, he instead accepted what he thought was a final mission - this time not to win a war, but to stop one. Across the Pacific, conflict between Chinese Nationalists and Communists threatened to suck in the United States and escalate into revolution. His assignment was to broker a peace, build a Chinese democracy, and prevent a Communist takeover, all while staving off World War III.

If children are the soul of Shriners Hospitals for Children, Shriners are its heart. Physicians and nurses help heal while Shriners give compassionately. This story takes you on a journey of an Imperial Potentate’s servant leadership and dedication to helping children take their first steps. Mahealani Richardson, Anchor/Reporter - Hawaii News Now During the year Shriner volunteer Gary Bergenskeserved as the Chairman of the Board of Directors for Shriners International and Shriners Hospitals for Children, he kept a daily diary of his every step. Now you can live this extraordinary year ...

God is on mission to take the gospel to every man, woman, and child across the globe, and He calls every believer in Christ to partner with Him in this. But too often pastors, leaders, and missionaries carry out the work of God, while the ordinary believer is occupied or even entertained with an abundance of contemporary church programs. God’s design for each person is revealed in the Genesis creation story, where God created man to serve Him in righteousness in the mission He is carrying out across human history. Despite Adam and Eve’s disobedience, God restored righteousness in the ...

Every local church should be engaged with global missions, even if most individuals in the church aren't called to go overseas. But what does this engagement actually look like? How can local churches train, send, and support missionaries well? Unpacking principles from the Bible and applying them in the context of real life in a local church, this short guide is filled with practical steps and advice for supporting missionaries, forming international partnerships, sending short-term teams, and engaging with the nations here at home.

Youth With A Mission (YWAM) is a Christian missions movement like no other. Since 1960, it has launched wave after wave of young missionaries now into the millions who have impacted every nation on earth by simply listening to and obeying the voice of God. In Values Matter, YWAM Co-founder Darlene Cunningham shares inspiring stories of how God shaped YWAM into what it is today—a large and effective wave-maker for missions through the spiritual DNA carried within its Core Beliefs and 18 Foundational Values.

Experience the extraordinary journey of Brazil's first professional astronaut in this inspiring book, where dreams, determination, and success converge. Witness first-hand a remarkable moment in the history of Brazil’s space flight. Marcos Pontes unveils the awe-inspiring journey of a humble individual who dared to chase an impossible dream. With unwavering belief, relentless hard work, and tireless persistence, he overcame every obstacle that stood in his way, exceeding all expectations to soar into space. This is a story of dreams achieved, determination that knows no bounds, and a ...

The mission was never supposed to exist. Erased from all official records, TASK X is the kind of operation governments deny—until it spirals beyond control. For Molka, the world’s most lethal covert asset, this isn’t just another assignment. It’s a final reckoning. The enemy knows her tactics. The rules no longer apply. And walking away is no longer an option. As alliances fracture and long-buried truths surface, Molka is forced into a confrontation that will decide not only her fate—but where she belongs when the dust finally settles. This mission ends one chapter—and ignites ...

This Book is for You if You . . . • want to maximize your time, energy and effort in a worthwhile cause—your best life! • aren’t satisfied with an average life—you want something bigger and better than that. • want greater clarity for the path your life takes. • desire to create a legacy—an exceptional life of meaning and significance—one that truly matters. • are committed to creating a mission based upon your core values, strongly held beliefs and empowering purpose. • desire to think bigger and believe in the possibilities of living up to your full and unique ...

How did an Ivy League activist become a global fugitive? The New York Times bestselling co-author of Billion Dollar Whale and Blood and Oil chronicles the heart-pounding tale of a self-taught operative his high-stakes attempt subvert the North Korean regime. “Propulsive . . . Hope’s account...

From the #1 bestselling author of Flags of our Fathers and Flyboys, a startling new look at the events that set the stage for WWII. In 1905 President Teddy Roosevelt dispatched Secretary of War William Howard Taft on the largest U.S. diplomatic mission in history to Hawaii, Japan, the...

When Molka’s war ends, a deadlier one begins. A former North Korean top-tier covert operative, Kang defects to the West carrying secrets powerful enough to destabilize nations—and enemies ruthless enough to kill anyone standing between him and silence. Recruited into PENTAD, an elite multinational unit, Kang is unleashed into a global shadow war where loyalty is currency and hesitation is fatal. At his side is Molka—battle-hardened, relentless, and no stranger to revenge. As assassins close in and buried operations resurface, Kang must decide who he is now: the weapon he was trained ...

In Mission Failure, Michael Mandelbaum, one of America's leading foreign policy thinkers, provides an original, provocative, and definitive account of the ambitious but deeply flawed post-Cold War efforts to promote American values and American institutions throughout the world.

Across the church, there is a rift between theology and missions. Bad theology produces bad missions, and bad missions fuel bad theology. We wrongly think that we must choose between making a global impact and thinking deeply about the things of God. But the relationship between theology and missions is symbiotic—one cannot exist without the other. They walk hand in hand.

Zane thought he left the backyard brawls behind. But one fight could make him a legend—or bury him for good. When a shadowy Texas crime boss known as The Duke drags him into the bloody world of underground fight rings, survival becomes the only rule. Cross The Duke, and you don’t just lose the fight—you lose your life. Enter Mason, a former Tier-1 operator turned elite security professional. Hired to protect Zane, Mason steps into a storm of betrayal, cartel ties, and dark rituals that reach from Houston’s underworld to the jungles of Belize. In a world where every handshake hides a...

Former NASA astronaut Terry Virts offers an insider's guide to astronauting—a behind-the-scenes look at the training, the basic rules, lessons, and procedures of space travel, including how to deal with a dead body in space, what it’s like to film an IMAX movie in orbit, what exactly to do...

The world believed Daniel Burke was dead. At least, the few people in the government who knew he existed did. Once part of an elite black op team, Burke faked his death so he could avenge his brother. Now that those responsible have been brought to justice, he plans to leave the country and start a new life.