The ascension of Jesus to the right hand of the Father is celebrated on the Christian calendar as taking place thirty-nine days after Easter Sunday. This is officially celebrated on a Thursday. Interesting fact: My denomination gives little attention to Ascension Day. In fact, I do not remember a time […]
Earlier this month, Jon Hirst and I launched a series of six conversations related to Kingdom Innovation. Jon recently wrote about this topic on the International Mission Board’s BLOG. If you were unable to join us and leaders from several countries, check out the recording on what the Bible says […]
How to Apply Kingdom Innovation
I frequently hear pastors say, “Our church is a church plant.” These days I have to ask what “church plant” means. The best I can discern is that being a church plant possibility has something to do with the age of the church. However, even with duration of existence there […]
What Do You Mean When You Say Church Plant?
Lord willing, on May 22, Jon Hirst and I will be kicking off 6 Conversations on Kingdom Innovation and we want you to participate. These live web events are FREE, but you have to register. Jon serves as the Director of Program Innovation with SIL International–for those unfamiliar with him. […]
6 Conversations on Kingdom Innovation: FREE Events for You
My first year at Samford University is about to end. Now is the time of exams, papers, grading, grading, and grading. I am looking forward to the summer break because it brings a change in routine. Yet, summer is already full. Among other things, Lord willing, I plan to work […]
New Global Disciple Making Training at Samford University
Contextualization is vital to Kingdom labors. A great deal of energy and effort is expended every year among missiologists and missionaries who discuss this topic. And I do not believe we should ever cease talking about it. No one is culturally neutral. All of our disciple making methods and strategies […]
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