Native Americans


In early August 1745, David Brainerd (1718-1747) observed an amazing awakening among the Native Americans living in Crossweeksung, New Jersey. A large crowd gathered to hear him preach, and the Spirit of God moved in a powerful fashion. Brainerd described his observations in his diary: “The power of God seemed […]

This Week in Mission History: Legacy of Brainerd


I am with a great group of missiologists this week at Wheaton College. I recently received an invitation to join the Send Institute’s Missiologists’ Council, a partnership between the Billy Graham Center and the North American Mission Board. While the highlight of yesterday was riding around in the back seat of […]

First Bible Printed in North America


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November is recognized by the United States government as American Indian and Alaskan Native Heritage Month. The first American Indian Day was celebrated in May 1916 in New York and in 1990, President George H.W. Bush signed a joint congressional resolution designating November as “National American Indian Heritage Month.” The North American […]

Numbers on Native Americans: Will They Reach 9%?



The United States recognizes November of each year as “American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month.”  And in light of this recognition, I thought it would be appropriate to remind you of these peoples while challenging you to consider serving them through your ministries. The North American Mission Board estimates […]

Native Peoples in North America