The word evangelist is ubiquitous among evangelicals throughout the world. Fascinating though, the word shows up only three times in the New Testament. Luke referred to Philip as an evangelist in Acts 21:8, and Paul used the word twice. Regarding the latter, he noted the Lord “gave the apostles, the […]
Yearly Archives: 2021
Season 7, episode 1 is now available! In this initial podcast of the season, I provide several updates since last season and share some important facts from the recently released US Census Data. Percentages and numbers represent individuals and communities. Behind the stats we find cultures and worldviews. While demographics […]
Updates and US Census Data
Last week on my YouTube Channel I posted another episode of This Week in Mission History. The year was 1732 and the Moravians were about to launch a global movement that would not only transform their Herrnhut community and unreached people with the gospel but would shift the paradigm of […]
11 Things to Learn from Early Moravians
A few years ago, I traveled to Michigan to visit one of our church’s teams serving among an unreached people group. I was looking forward to catching up with the families, bringing encouragement, and providing a small change to their routines. The Spirit was doing some exciting things. I was […]
That Day I Welcomed Afghan Refugees
Just a few words today. For the past several days, my heart has been heavy when I think of Haiti and Afghanistan. I am certain you feel the same way. Things have significantly changed–again–for millions of people in these countries. Beyond the horrors of the loss of life and devastation […]
Heavy Global Hearts
This morning social media reported the death of Dr. Andrew Walls. As of this time, I have been unable to locate a press release or obituary. Such will arrive soon. Dr. Walls was a historian and missiologist. He has been called the father of World Christian Studies, drawing much attention […]
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