“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another” (John 13:34-35). Christ’s love shown to the world […]
Evangelism
The Church’s engagement in missions is 2000 years old. However, serious theological reflection on the matter has yet to reach the century mark. Zeal for the matters of the Lord and His Kingdom is important. But zeal without knowledge not not a good thing and the one who makes haste […]
Great Fog of Missions
Sometimes I think we have lost the biblical emphasis regarding the gospel being a message of peace. Toward the end of last century, evangelists often spoke of “how to have peace with God” or “steps to peace with God.” We were taught to ask, “have you made peace with God” […]
Gotta be the Shoes
It is great to return to the blog after a lengthy break. I hope you have been doing well. Migration is on my mind today. Last week, I spoke to a group of churches serving recent migrants in their city. I am so encouraged to hear of more and more […]
Mission of Migration
The Pauline literature is a deep reservoir of information related to God’s mission in the world. I continue in this episode with the discussion of mission in the Pauline Literature. Here we encounter additional sub-themes of how God brings blessing to the nations with: 1) A Plan – Planting Local […]
Mission in the Pauline Epistles – Part 2
June 9 marks the 1947 death of Roland Allen. While this date is 76 years removed from today, the influence of Allen remains strong. Sadly, many missionaries, missiologists, church and mission leaders–including many Anglicans–know little about Allen and his beliefs. If you have been on my site for any length […]