“It is gradually becoming clear that the pattern which has been followed up to now (one-way traffic in missions, spiritual and financial dependence of the younger Churches, and the like) is old, obsolete, and thus about to disappear.” Here is a fascinating quote, one that recognizes missionary work now exists […]
Innovation
“Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand” (Prov 19:21). Leaders are called to lead, but they must lead in light of the Lord’s desires. It would be a terrible situation to put much energy and effort […]
Leading from Vision to Reality
Season 5 has finally arrived! It is going to be a great one concerning missions, innovation, and Kingdom leadership! What have I been doing since Season 4? Here you go. Join me as I share about the stewardship of pilot initiatives, YouTube, mission and innovation, my next two books with […]
Season 5 – Strike the Match!
Three simple words we should apply to our ministries but seldom do. “I would like to write or record. I have some thoughts I would like to share.” Then start blog, launch a podcast, write an article, self-publish a book, or post videos. “Uh. I don’t know. I still need […]
Write. Record. Release.
We need to develop the skill of listening. The writer of Proverbs writes, “If one gives an answer before he hears, it is his folly and shame” (18:13). James tell us to be quick to listen and slow to speak (Jas 1:19). We are all guilty of not listening well. […]
Leaders are Listeners
Forty-five years ago this week (July 16-25, 1974), 2700 participants, from 151 countries, gathered in Lausanne, Switzerland for the International Congress on Global Evangelization. This gathering was the result of a great deal of planning with much leadership provided by Billy Graham and John Stott. The desire: bring global evangelical […]