“Church planting and church revitalization are really similar,” he said. “No. They are not,” I replied. The gravity of the New Testament paradigm reveals that churches are birthed from the harvest (Acts 13-14), not started with a pastor and long-term Kingdom citizens. This does not mean the latter is wrong; […]
I recently spoke with Dr. David Platt about his transition to the role of the president of the International Mission Board (IMB). David stopped by the office to record this conversation for Strike the Match. In this episode, we talk about family, restructuring and future of the IMB, diaspora missiology, […]
Conversation with David Platt
“‘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
More hours on-line than peers elsewhere. Highest percent on Twitter and YouTube, relative to internet users. Facebook, a usual mode of communication. Soaring Smartphone growth. 75% of the country under 30. Highly globalized youth population, many speaking English. Government providing funding for study abroad. 4th largest number of international students […]
Friending Saudis
I recall a day when demographers, sociologists, and church growth leaders spoke of a massive generation who would come of age in a few years. This generation was larger in size than the Baby Boomers and would develop under a postmodern umbrella. The influence of this generation was going to […]
Some Slept and Generation Z Awoke
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 […]
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