“Church planting and church revitalization are really similar,” he said. “No. They are not,” I replied. The gravity of the New Testament paradigm reveals that churches are birthed from the harvest (Acts 13-14), not started with a pastor and long-term Kingdom citizens. This does not mean the latter is wrong; […]
Evangelism
I recently spoke with Dr. David Platt about his transition to the role of the president of the International Mission Board (IMB). David stopped by the office to record this conversation for Strike the Match. In this episode, we talk about family, restructuring and future of the IMB, diaspora missiology, […]
Conversation with David Platt
More hours on-line than peers elsewhere. Highest percent on Twitter and YouTube, relative to internet users. Facebook, a usual mode of communication. Soaring Smartphone growth. 75% of the country under 30. Highly globalized youth population, many speaking English. Government providing funding for study abroad. 4th largest number of international students […]
Friending Saudis
What is apostolic missiology? Why is it important to mission in a post-Christianized context? Why does the Church in the West primarily operate from a pastoral missiology? In this episode, I address these and other questions related to mission today. Our theology shapes our missiology. Our missiology shapes our missionary […]
The Need for Apostolic Missiology
I often hear from church planters in North America: Of these 37 local churches, there are no gospel preaching churches in this community. These churches are not Reformed enough (Or, These churches are too Reformed.). They preach the gospel, but it’s not really deep. Just John 3:16 kinda stuff every […]
Doing Away with the Flavor of the Month
I recently read this article describing a once booming Chinese business district in New Orleans. From the 1870s-1930s, the city was home to a substantial enclave. While the Chinese are still located in New Orleans, this article reminded me that much can happen in 60 years. My guess is that […]
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