KMK: Do you ever feel as if you are supporting an unbiblical practice by supporting those that desire to translate God's Word for those who don't have it? And, could local Presbyterian churches train linguists and send them like Wycliffe does?

I received criticism by some who stated that all missions must stem and pass through the local church and the parachurches should - to be biblical - all be disbanded. But, I heard much of this while getting some of the best training I ever have had through SIL - a service that cannot be replicated by individual churches, but only as a result of broad cooperation and a more general doctrinal statement so that more Christians could pass through their walls and be trained.


I actually have a church now that prays for me but cannot officially support me because I work through a parachurch. There is no other doctrinal difference except my "sinful tolerance of parachurches.." They revere Carey highly and do not realize that he championed the voluntary association.

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"If a commission by an earthly king is considered a honor, how can a commission by a Heavenly King be considered a sacrifice?"
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