To Every Tribe Blog

Discipleship

Explore stories, insights, and resources on discipleship.

14 articles

Dr. Tim Boal, President and CEO of To Every Tribe, speaking about pioneer missionaries and unreached people groups.

The Hope and Urgent Need for Pioneer Missions

Dr. Tim Boal shares insights on pioneer missions, unreached peoples, regional church planting strategy, cohort training, and active local church sending.

Mia K.October 27, 2026

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A missionary engaging with indigenous youth during a community gathering in First Nations Canada.

Next-Gen Discipleship Missionary in First Nations in Canada

Serve as a Missionary of Discipleship and Next-Gen Ministry in First Nations in Canada to disciple indigenous youth and partner with local churches.

TET StaffOctober 20, 2026

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Local Mexican believers participating in a community outreach project in Southern Mexico.

Discipleship & Mobilization Missionary in Oaxaca, Mexico

Partner as a Missionary of Discipleship and Mobilization in Oaxaca, Mexico to edify platform churches and mobilize local believers for regional gospel outreach.

TET StaffOctober 13, 2026

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A local church congregation gathering for worship and teaching in a post-Christian European city.

Church Development Missionary in Czechia

Serve as a Missionary of Discipleship and Church Development in Czechia. Disciple believers and strengthen local churches in post-Christian Europe.

TET StaffAugust 25, 2026

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Aspiring pioneer missionaries analyzing unreached people groups and cross-cultural worldview paradigms during an interactive training session.

Mission Blueprint Cohort: Discern Your Missionary Call

Overcome missional angst with a 3-month cross-cultural missions online training cohort designed for long-term pioneer church planting.

Ben AnspaughJuly 14, 2026

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Mission Blueprint Cohort: First Step to the Field

Overcome missional angst. Join our 3-month online cross-cultural missions training cohort starting July 20, 2026, for pioneer church planting.

Ben AnspaughJuly 9, 2026

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A missionary and local believers gathered at benches with Bibles, demonstrating the foundational work of relational discipleship over crowd-pleasing programs.

Recovering the Heart of Church Planting

Western missions often confuses church planting with trendy cultural adaptation. Discover why planting is actually the natural byproduct of true discipleship.

Dr. Steve LestonJune 23, 2026

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A close-up of an open Bible with a focus on the book of Titus, representing the study of missional movement and role changes.

Titus and Role Changes in Missions

Are you stuck in decision paralysis about your calling? Learn from the life of Titus and see how God uses shifting roles to accomplish His mission.

Matt TaylorJune 9, 2026

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A group of elders laying hands on a young man in prayer, representing the vital role of local church affirmation in discerning a call to ministry.

Three Questions to Clarify a Call to Ministry

Struggling to discern a call to ministry? Explore the three essential markers: inward desire, church affirmation, and providential opportunity.

Dr. Tim BoalJune 2, 2026

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A mature indigenous church elder teaching and equipping local believers to do the work of ministry, while the pioneer missionary observes and supports from the background.

Discipleship vs. Attendance in Church Planting

Why the Western attendance model fails in cross-cultural missions. Learn why To Every Tribe focuses on the Ephesians 4 model of mutual discipleship.

Dr. Steve LestonMay 7, 2026

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A missionary sharing the Gospel with a group of listeners, illustrating the essential step of verbal proclamation in the church planting process

Evangelism: Why Gospel Proclamation is Essential

Kindness is essential, but faith requires a message. Discover why verbal evangelism is the indispensable heartbeat of biblical missions and church planting.

Dr. Tim BoalApril 16, 2026

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A group of local believers engaging in a neighborhood service project, illustrating the concept of being a sent people in their own city.

Local Mission: Serving Christ Where You Are

Discover how to be radical for the Great Commission without a passport. Learn the power of intercessory prayer and local networking in global missions.

Matt TaylorMarch 24, 2026

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A To Every Tribe missionary and a local Mexican believers studying the Bible together, illustrating the Nurture and Discover phases of church planting.

The True Meaning of Missionary Work

What is missionary work? It’s more than a job; it’s a relational journey through 8 phases to plant indigenous churches among the unreached.

TET StaffFebruary 17, 2026

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A veteran missionary teaching a group of national Papua New Guinean men under a simple shaded structure, representing indigenous leadership training and discipleship.

Missions in Papua New Guinea: Discipleship & Hope

Explore the urgent need for deep discipleship and pastoral training in Papua New Guinea to help new believers stand firm against suffering and isolation.

Alex SissonJanuary 22, 2026

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