On June 9, 1947, Anglican priest, Roland Allen passed away in Nairobi, Kenya. Below is a photo of a senior Allen at his desk. I do not think I have shared this pic on my blog. This was given to me by Allen’s grandson, Hubert J. B. Allen, and was […] Considering Roland AllenJune 9, 2021 in Books / missiology / research / Roland Allen tagged Ministry of Expansion / Missionary Methods / Roland Allen / Spontaneous Expansion of the Church by JD
Today’s post is written to my professor friends. I want to make myself available to you and your students. I was blessed to have excellent professors who modeled the ministry of writing and publishing. However, little verbal encouragement was given to replicate their models, and hardly any “how to’s” and […] Volunteering for Your StudentsMay 17, 2021 in Books / Discipleship / Leadership / missiology / Pastoral Training / research tagged publishing / writing by JD
You have heard me state on numerous occasions research is important. The use of the God-given tools we have to understand God’s world is a matter of Kingdom stewardship. We must be BOTH students of God’s Word AND His world. A great deal of my work over the years has […] Know Your CityApril 9, 2021 in Agencies / Books / Church Planting / contextualization / Demographics / Evangelism / History / Innovation / Leadership / Migration / missiology / North American Missions / research / Strategy / Urban tagged Cityview Report / John Mayer / Kingdom stewardship / Minneapolis / missiology / social research / St. Paul by JD
1 In this second episode of a two-part series, I continue to discuss the ministry of writing and publishing. I specifically address publishing books through traditional publishing houses, indie publishing, and partial-investment publishing. As a hybrid author, I have used each of these paradigms. They have unique strengths and limitations. Listen. […] On Writing and Publishing – Part 2March 26, 2021 in Agencies / Books / Innovation / Leadership / missiology / Podcast / research / Theological Education tagged Books / indie publishing / Kingdom writing / publishers by JD
3 Writing and publishing expands your influence in the present and extends your influence into a future (Lord willing) beyond yourself. In part one of this two-part podcast, I address my approach to the ministry of writing and publishing. I share my philosophy on writing and practical methods. Listen. Share. Discuss. […] On Writing and Publishing-Part 1March 26, 2021 in Agencies / Books / Discipleship / Leadership / missiology / Podcast / research / Theological Education tagged Kingdom writing / publishers by JD
2 The country is home to the third largest number of unreached people groups, behind India and China. Most church planting in the country is among reached people groups who already have numerous evangelical churches among them. The country is approximately 26% evangelical and has about 280 unreached people groups. What […] Kingdom Steward Thought of the Day – Part 2February 17, 2021 in Church Planting / Evangelical Missiological Society / Evangelism / History / International Missions / missiology / North American Missions / research tagged China / India / North America / United States / Unreached People Groups by JD