With the publication of Transforming Mission (1991), David Bosch acknowledged the Church’s activity in mission has transitioned through several paradigms. His conclusion at the end of the twentieth century was the new paradigm had not arrived but was in the process of development. We are still in this liminal state. […]
New disciplines express themselves through neologisms. Missiology is no exception. One such term, heard infrequently today, is that of missiometrics. David Barrett notes this is the empirical and quantitative area of missiology that studies and measures “anything and everything in any way relevant to world mission and global evangelization” (Moreau, […]
Picture Worth a 1000 Words? A Video Worth 5 Billion?
In early August 1745, David Brainerd (1718-1747) observed an amazing awakening among the Native Americans living in Crossweeksung, New Jersey. A large crowd gathered to hear him preach, and the Spirit of God moved in a powerful fashion. Brainerd described his observations in his diary: “The power of God seemed […]
This Week in Mission History: Legacy of Brainerd
Life in the Kingdom is filled with irony. The first is last (Matt 20:16). The greatest is like a little child (Matt 18:4). The cheek is turned (Matt 5:39). The extra mile is traveled (Matt 5:41). We should not be surprised by this Ethic. Yet, an unnecessary tension is found […]
Simplicity of Depth
Double Standard — a rule or principle which is unfairly applied in different ways to different people or groups. The world is filled with double standards. Unfortunately, the Church is too, including theological institutions. Expectations related to differing job descriptions, responsibilities, and roles do not count as double standards, especially […]
Leaders: Calibrate Your Weights
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 […]
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