Sometimes hard truths about mission realities just have to be stated, and this video does just that under a minute and a half. Though the speaker is from a Native American tribe, his words could easily be from the mouths of our nationals who have shared similar stories; they have experience both the issues of pictures and charity. Best quote: “Very few people come for the sake of getting to know us and building relationship. And of those who do come for that, even less ever come back.”
By the way, as informed as I thought I was about missions, I have to admit I hadn’t considered the spiritual needs of the Native Americans until missionaries to their tribes commented on this blog in the past. (HT: Almost An M)
