I was recently asked to record two videos on innovation for the Lausanne Global Workplace Forum held in Manila, Philippines, June 25-29, 2019. Forty-five years ago, global evangelical leaders with hearts for disciple making birthed the Lausanne Movement. This movement, along with the Lausanne Covenant, has had tremendous influence on […]
Missions
July 4, Independence Day, is a major holiday in my country. If you are not familiar with the significance of this day, check out the link in the previous sentence. Before I leave for the local fireworks display, I wanted to share this post–one written to my fellow American brothers […]
A Few July 4 Thoughts before the Fireworks
Nine years ago I launched a YouTube Channel. Nine years! And you thought you knew me. 🙂 You may check it out HERE. Five videos, nine years. Wow. If current mission-related videos were added to this channel on a regular basis, would that be of value to you? What are […]
To YouTube or not to YouTube
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
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
If Jesus is building His Church, then we should expect change. If we are filled with a dynamic Spirit, then we should expect change. And along with change comes innovation. However, church and mission agencies are often slow to innovate. Some completely avoid innovation. The problem with this is that […]