Polycentric – a word quickly growing in popularity in missiological circles. It describes the concept of having more than one center. When applied to leadership, it reflects a growing model in ministries and mission agencies. My guest on this episode, is Dr. Joe Handley. Joe is the president of Asian […]
International Missions
In a recent gathering of United Methodists, an African leader addressed his Western brothers and sisters when he said, “The gospel you brought to us one hundred years ago is not the same gospel you proclaim today.” The United Methodist Church is facing a denominational split that will affect global […]
Paul Lawler – Present and Future Realities for the United ...
Open Doors just released their annual report on the top 50 countries where “it is most difficult to follow Jesus.” Be sure to check out their web site and get a copy of the report. Who made the top five this year? Afghanistan North Korea Somalia Libya Yemen Here are […]
World Watch List 2022
The Migration Policy Institute is a well-respected organization that, among other things, collects and disseminates information on the movement of peoples throughout the world. I want to encourage you to check out their interactive remittance inflows and outflows map. HERE you will find the quantities of money sent from and […]
Money and the Movement of the Nations
Craig Ott is my guest in this episode. He is professor of mission and intercultural studies at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and author of a new book Teaching and Learning Across Cultures: A Guide to Theory and Practice. Craig is an expert in the field, and his book will become […]
Craig Ott on Teaching and Learning Across Cultures
I recently delivered two lectures on Apostolic Imagination at two U.S. seminaries (Beeson Divinity and Southeastern Baptist). While time did not allow for an overview of my forthcoming book, I was able to address some important components related to reimagining mission language, identity, function, and location. I want to share […]
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