I am expecting Apostolic Imagination: Recovering a Biblical Vision for the Church’s Mission Today to release very soon. I hope you will get a copy and tell others about it. This book has been a long-time in the making and one that I am extremely excited about when it comes […]
missiology
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 ...
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 […]
Apostolic Imagination: Recent Lectures
If Jesus is building His Church and we are filled with a dynamic Spirit, then we should expect change. Also, we live in a world where change is constant. And with change, we encounter ministry barriers. It is here that leaders must lead with innovation. Throughout history, the Church has […]