VOMRadio "All Missions Begins With Prayer"
Jan 24, 2026
John Burrough, CEO of Partners International and former NFL player, shares how mission trips reshaped his life and faith. He discusses partnering with local leaders in the 10/40 window. Stories include a Boko Haram spy who became a believer. He stresses prayer mobilization for unreached and practical ways Partners supports local ministries.
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Eighty Years Shaped By Indigenous Leadership
- Partners International evolved from supporting Chinese leaders during WWII to focusing on the 10/40 window for unreached peoples.
- Their DNA is investing in indigenous leaders and networks rather than exporting foreign leadership.
What 'Unreached' Really Means
- 'Unreached' means places with very little Christian presence or scripture access, often under 1% Christian.
- Partners International focuses on the 10/40 window where these gaps concentrate.
Come Alongside Locals, Not Replace Them
- Support local ministries with knowledge, people, finances, and mobilized prayer rather than just sending Western solutions.
- Prioritize Bible translation, collaboration, and resourcing to help locals go further and faster.