Why do we need to honor our parents as we pursue God’s mission? Because He asks us to.

What does honoring your father and mother mean for someone who may desire to go overseas but their parents disagree with their decision?

If there’s some possession, pursuit, or passion that we have not subjugated under His rule we dare not call ourselves a true Jesus follower.

Wishing your parents were supportive of you going overseas?  Here’s some great advice from someone who has a passion for missions---and is as a parent, too.

“You’re an embarrassment to the family – you shouldn’t be begging, looking for a handout!” I was stunned by my aunt’s exclamation as we ate lunch at a restaurant near her retirement community. Clearly, she didn’t understand my lifestyle of missionary support raising, nor did she agree. She made it plain that she would not participate in my financial support.

Taken from his book Hold Fast, Josh Cooper talks about missions and your family. 

Take a look at what Josh Cooper's book Hold Fast has to say about relationships and missions. 

Taken from his book Hold Fast, Josh Cooper with guest writer Sarah Allen, talks about companionship and community. 

When it comes to missions, you’ve probably heard that the person you marry can make or break you.  Sounds a little dramatic, right? But what if someone told the other side of the story?  Hear the story of Valerie and her advice to young people today. 

Todd Ahrend discusses the major excuses and reason that people give for why they cannot themselves go as missionaries to the unreached.  

The story of Robert Moffat presents some great lessons for the life of someone pursing global mission.

Here are a few more ways to come alongside your parents when they don't understand or embrace your desire for missions.