John Allen Chau

Why slain missionary John Allen Chau might be a martyr

By John G. Stackhouse Jr. — December 10, 2018
(RNS) — Supporters and critics of the late John Allen Chau disagree about his missionary methods. But they also disagree about the message that motivated him.

Death of missionary sparks debate over mission work

By Emily McFarlan Miller — November 29, 2018
(RNS) — John Allen Chau’s death has captured international attention. It also has sparked conversations within Christian circles about how Christians approach mission work.

Missions: Is it love or colonization?

By Kaitlin Curtice — November 27, 2018
(RNS) — We can take a quick look at the history of America and see why a people group would oppose outsiders who come in the name of Jesus. Missionaries and colonizers often worked hand in hand, leading to genocide, colonization and assimilation done in the name of Jesus.

John Chau and the dangers of missionary work

By Scott Hildreth — November 27, 2018
(RNS) — The death of John Allen Chau is a reminder that missionary work is a dangerous endeavor, where good intentions can easily go bad.
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