Author Archives: Robby Butler

About Robby Butler

— served 24 years at the U.S. Center for World Mission with Ralph Winter. — founded Mission Network & is a contributing editor for Mission Frontiers. — lives in Anacortes, WA with Jackie and their kids: Joelle, Dana, & Wesley.

God’s Hand in M Migration

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Robby Butler

Many Christians view the mass immigration of Ms to the U.S. and Europe with concern and anxiety. But growing evidence indicates that God is orchestrating the migration of Ms—“so that they would seek him and perhaps reach out for him … Continue reading →

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Add Skills and Experience to your Insight and Understanding

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Robby Butler

Understanding and insight have clear Biblical significance. But if they alone were the key to fruitfulness, the church in North American would be the most fruitful in history (rather than struggling and often stagnant). Another key ingredient is missing—practical, hands-on … Continue reading →

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“Final Assault” Novel Coming

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Robby Butler

Steve Smith, author of T4T: A Discipleship Re-Revolution, would welcome your help to refine a pair of “mobilization” novels to fuel vision and passion to complete the missionary task among unreached people groups in our generation: Here’s the plot: Amidst growing spiritual … Continue reading →

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Situational Awareness

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Robby Butler

Our research this past summer among Afghan refugees in Athens, Greece took us into parts of town which some would consider unsafe. Part of our training involved traveling in pairs and consciously applying “Situational Awareness” to minimize our personal risk. … Continue reading →

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Quick Global Perspective

Posted on September 1, 2012 by Robby Butler

Great 2009 perspective on “the remaining missionary task” in less than two minutes. Note huge progress since the 1980s, when half the world’s population was without access! [vimeo]http://vimeo.com/4893045#[/vimeo] [Note that this is downloadable for your use.]

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MissionsPlace offers Free Missionary Websites!

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Robby Butler

Mission Network has been blessed this year to find and begin collaborating with Aaron Edwards, a kindred spirit and the founder of MissionsPlace.com. Continue reading →

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Mission Network Founders Heading to Europe

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Robby Butler

This summer Robby and Jackie (founders of Mission Network) will be taking their family to Athens, Greece to share in outreaches to Afghans and other immigrants there. Continue reading →

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Mission Frontiers Article on-line

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Robby Butler

A few days ago my most recent Mission Frontiers article appeared on-line. Read the article itself here: Reproducing Fishers of Men The article promotes rediscovery and application of Jesus’ model for teaching skills and confidence for obedience (not just teaching information and … Continue reading →

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