When it comes to a proper understanding of mission, most of us are quick to begin with the New Testament. We are not alone here for Köstenberger and O’Brien noted: Many biblical scholars (as distinct from missiologists), who have written on mission in the New Testament, have failed to examine […]
Missions
I drove through my hometown yesterday and saw a Taco Bell sign: “Lunch now served at 7AM”. Why did it take this Taco Bell so long to figure out that some lunch breaks are at 7 AM, not to mention the fact that some people like tacos and chalupas for […]
Lunch Now Served at 7AM
The Kingdom Ethic contains some peculiar matters: — Many who are first will be last, and the last first (Matt 19:30). — Everyone who exalts himself will be humbled; everyone who humbles himself will be exalted (Luke 14:11) — Jesus came as a suffering Messiah. — We are to be […]
Mites, Breadcrumbs, and Kingdom Paradox
Next month, Lord willing, MissioNexus is sponsoring their annual Church Connection Tour with the focus on migration and our Great Commission task. I am thankful that this is the theme of the tour and honored to be a presenter as well. You may find the list of the other speakers […]
Church Connection Tour
You have a heart for reaching unreached peoples in the United States or Canada? Great! Brace yourself. Whenever you approach your pastor, network, association, district, mission agency, or peers, they will share in your excitement, but are unlikely to know what to do with you. If you had told them […]
Brace Yourself
It is often good for leaders to refrain from sharing everything. Some things need to remain untold. However, when the omission relates to the magnificent, tongues must be loosened and lips unbridled. This is the tale that is critical to reality, and deserves dissemination to a wide audience. When leaders […]