WMA (World Mission Associates) was founded by Glenn Schwartz, a veteran missionary and mission strategist who served for many years in Africa. Through his firsthand experience, Schwartz became increasingly concerned about the dependence of many churches and ministries on outside funding. He established World Mission Associates to promote biblically based stewardship, local responsibility, and sustainable ministry practices that would enable churches to thrive through their own God-given resources rather than relying primarily on foreign financial support.
Over the years, WMA has encouraged Christian leaders, churches, and mission organizations to pursue principles of local ownership, accountability, and self-sustaining growth. Through teaching, consulting, publications, and conferences, the organization has challenged both donors and recipients to build ministries that can continue and mature without long-term dependence on external assistance. WMA’s emphasis on stewardship and sustainability has influenced mission thinking in many parts of the world, particularly in Africa, where Glenn Schwartz’s experience helped shape the organization’s vision and approach.
PIBT has received permission to post the 16-video series on YouTube. Here is the link to Lesson 1. https://youtu.be/bsuV5q7YEQ8?si=ilX7J4l7j-AI0uZz
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