They say that the majority of the world’s unreached people groups are predominantly non-literate, posing an interesting challenge for a people of the Book like us. Further studies indicate that in this age of television, podcasts and hyperlinks, a growing number of Christians are post-literate, a term given to those who technically can read, but
Between May 11 and 14 some 1500 mission leaders and representatives from nearly every continent (Antarctica excepted) gathered in Tokyo, Japan to commemorate the centennial of the 1910 Edinburgh World Missionary Conference. The meeting was striking for several reasons:
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You may live in a European city, or somewhere in the Middle East, or perhaps you are on assignment in East Asia, or simply living in a suburban neighborhood in North America. The location doesn’t matter; what does matter is the relationship. You belong to God and He has placed you where you are for
Few words are more overused, misused and abused than “strategy.” Who would dare submit a budget or funding proposal without the word ‘strategic’ liberally sprinkled throughout? But what does strategy really mean? How can we know if we are truly strategic? Lakota tribal wisdom says, "If you find yourself riding a dead horse, dismount." Are
INTENTIONALITY, GOD’S GLORY, AND THE CHURCH If you have not read Part I or II yet, it is recommended you do so prior to reading this article. Click here to go to Part I of this series or here to go to Part II of this series. While there has been some positive correction in
As soon as I read Steve Addison’s Movements that Change the World, I wrote Steve with the following comments: “Steve, I loved the book. Just finished reading your manuscript. I had to read it through in a single sitting, because it pulled me through from start to finish. Excellent work, brother! This will be a
My initial impressions as I read through Charles Fielding’s Preach and Heal was “Fantastic!” I found Charles Fielding’s writing style, wit, logic and application quite enjoyable. I was impressed with the way he has re-looked at the 10 universal elements in Church Planting Movements and, employing the lens of a “High School Chemistry Class,” re-presented
GLORIFYING GOD THROUGH CHURCH PLANTING If you have not read Part I yet, it is recommended you do so prior to reading this article.Click here to go to Part I of this series. Now that we have a little better understanding of the glory of God, let’s begin to tie it back to the church
This article has an accompanying PowerPoint that you can access here. Few words are more overused, misused and abused than “strategy.” Who would dare submit a budget or funding proposal without the word ‘strategic’ liberally sprinkled throughout? But what does strategy really mean? How can we know if we are truly strategic? Lakota wisdom says,
