Overview of Ministry of David Cox is a brief overview if what is our ministry in Mexico consists of.
BBC: Secrets of Mexico’s Drug War
BBC: Secrets of Mexico’s Drug War post is some of my thoughts on the issue of Mexico’s War on Drugs. Note that this post was originally written on April 11, 2015, and I am updating it, November 9, 2020.
Nepotism in Mexico
A review of the problem of nepotim in Mexican government, politics, and control.
Fast Language Learning (6 months)
This is a TEDS presentation about language learning in 6 months, which is a general talk, but can be applied to Missionary language learning.
Missionary Problems: Failure of our Brethren
Missionary Problems: Failure of our Brethren discusses how others’ failure affect those who are trying to be faithful, as well as the Lord’s work in general.
Q: Are national missionaries better than Americans going?
Q: Are national missionaries better than Americans going? Doesn’t it make more sense to for me to raise funds for national missionaries, rather than raise funds for me to go?
Marks of a Healthy Church
Summary: Some perusings about what is a “healthy church.” What is “vitality”? Where are churches “going” today?
Missionary Software Recommendations
Note: This page will be updated regularly with new recommendations.
I (David Cox) have been a missionary for about 28 years now, and if you count the years on deputation, around 30 years. In my lifetime, I have gone from nothing electronic to speak of to using powerful desktop computers now. When I was in my schooling years (1964-2002) computers hit the scene and are now common. My education (much after school was self-taught about computers, and I even taught myself Foxpro relational database, and programmed my own software) has spanned both no-computer, and computer. So let me start off by a couple of much needed points that people need to understand.
Tips for New Missionaries Support
Tips for New Missionaries Support focuses on raising missionary support, understanding what you are supposed to be doing.
Missionary Problems: I wish I had understood human nature better
Missionary Problems: I wish I had understood human nature better examines some of my insights over my years as a missionary and a pastor.
Crime in Mexico – El Mencho
Crime in Mexico – El Mencho A general overview of crime in Mexico from somebody who has lived here since 1986.