In a lone ranger world, collaboration is the outlaw. It pushes against a rugged individualism. It slows things down. It is frustrating at times. The larger your church, agency, or organization, the greater the likelihood you will become a lone ranger. The more we have, the more we believe we […]
Theology
I read today that a Zaxby’s restaurant had a grand opening in Statesboro, Georgia. I bet they have some good deals on chicken this week. I also see that Pieology Pizzeria in Huntsville, Alabama is scheduled to have their grand opening later in April. My guess is that some great […]
Come to Our Grand Opening!
“‘I shall be safe, though I walk in the stubborness of my heart.’ This will lead to the sweeping away of moist and dry alike” (Deu 29:19, ESV). Complacency. Contempt toward God. Lackadaisical spirit. Antinomian lifestyle because we always lead with the grace card. Letting our guards down. Flirting with […]
Claiming the Grace Card
Get wisdom above all else. She is more precious than gold (Prov 3:13-15). Satan wants you to be wise (Gen 3:5-6). Don’t forget this. He offers a semi-divine wisdom. Just enough to have one-up on others. Just enough to damn one to hell. Just enough to make you think you […]
Foolish Path to Wisdom
What is apostolic missiology? Why is it important to mission in a post-Christianized context? Why does the Church in the West primarily operate from a pastoral missiology? In this episode, I address these and other questions related to mission today. Our theology shapes our missiology. Our missiology shapes our missionary […]
The Need for Apostolic Missiology
I often hear from church planters in North America: Of these 37 local churches, there are no gospel preaching churches in this community. These churches are not Reformed enough (Or, These churches are too Reformed.). They preach the gospel, but it’s not really deep. Just John 3:16 kinda stuff every […]
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