Five years ago I launched Strike the Match, a podcast addressing matters related to missions, innovation, and leadership. After five seasons and 76 episodes, the time for Season 6 draws near. Stay tuned! If you have not subscribed, take this time to make it happen. You may subscribe at the […]
missiology
I have been a member of the Evangelical Missiological Society for almost twenty years. I served several years as the Southeastern regional vice president, followed by a few years as the executive vice president for administration. I was involved as a doctoral student. I was involved as an academic. I […]
EMS Conference: Past and Future of Evangelical Mission
Perspective is important. Perspective humbles. There are 7.5 billion people on the earth. This number has been divided into 17,400 people groups (Joshua Project). Everyone represents a people group. Yes, that means you too. I majored in sociology at the University of Kentucky and did graduate studies in the field […]
You Represent a People Group Too
I recently shared that the Send Institute was hosting a week-long webinar on the topic of North American missiology in a post-pandemic context. It was a great week of conversations. I am honored to serve with this diverse group. If you missed the event, you may find the recordings HERE. […]
Leveraging the Moment to Rethink Long-Term Church Planting
Here is a live stream event you do not want to miss. Next week, seventeen missiologists with the Send Institute will address near-term, mid-term, and long-term matters related to the following topics: Relaunching Decentralized Churches Holistic and Locally Present Engagement Gospel and Culture in the Twenty-first Century Church Planting Churches […]
Post-Pandemic Missiology for North America
We are asking for answers. We need them now. But what happens when the Church finds herself in a situation where there is no solution manual to purchase, no webinar to attend, and no book available? While I am all for collaboration, meetings (even on-line), and seeking the council of […]