As a result, we have failed to make disciples in so many unreached areas. While many desired to be Jesus’ hands and feet, this approach ignored the biblical precedent that honors the leadership and teaching of local churches. And yet, the vast majority of our funds go to sending Western missionaries to places with many existing churches and Christians. “The role of the Westerner should increasingly be a supporting role so that the model of nationals training nationals is emphasized. If even a small percentage of this went to support the model Wagenveld is describing where nationals lead and train nationals, exponentially more people would be reached and discipled.

Source: The North Africa Journal June 13, 2022 20:44 UTC