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Ridge Burns, executive director of American Missionary Fellowship (AMF), blogs about the mission's U.S.-based ministries and ministries, as well as his thoughts about following Christ.

Latest Blog Posts

  • Ministry Essential #9: A Commitment to Each Other on Nov 20, 2009 in AMF Ministries

    We are a group of Christ-followers who intentionally live out what it means to be the family of God, submitting to each other, willingly accountable, and genuinely caring for those who are called to our common work. We want to be a group of people...

  • Hope on Nov 17, 2009 in AMF Ministries Other Ministries

    We have some really good friends, Greg and LeeAnn, whose son overdosed about a year ago. I did the service for Daniel. It was one of the saddest services I’d ever been involved in. This is a good family. They love Jesus. They have great kids. But D...

  • Ministry Essential #8: Focused on Nov 13, 2009 in AMF Ministries

    We are about connecting people with relevant ministry in the United States. We believe that people transformed by Jesus will be a redemptive community causing winds of revival in the United States. This is our dream and our goal: that somehow, some...

  • Ministry Essential #7: Clean Hearts on Nov 10, 2009 in AMF Ministries

    We are a broken people. We make mistakes. We are gracious, asking and giving forgiveness. We come to the cross as equals, people who have a sinful nature and have experienced the miracle of grace from our Savior. I want AMF to be known by our broke...

  • Ministry Essential #6: Relevance on Nov 6, 2009 in AMF Ministries

    As culture changes, we adjust our methods to make a connection with whomever God brings our way. We are cognizant of our rich history, and we regard it as a foundation for our future. Like our founders, we are pioneers. We seek to remain relevant, re...

  • Ministry Essential #5: Peacemakers on Nov 3, 2009 in AMF Ministries

    We hold tightly to our statement of faith and seek to focus on what brings unity and common purpose. We refrain from stirring up controversy and divisive issues that cause strife, choosing instead to center on Jesus and His redemptive work. If there...

  • Kristen Cain on Oct 30, 2009 in People of AMF

    I’m taking a break from blogging about our nine ministry essentials because of an amazing person I met last week. I spent most of my week on the road, visiting staff and missionaries in Michigan and Illinois, but I want to tell you about Kristen Ca...