I have studied the concepts of risk and faith for several years. I have come to the conclusion that as a Christian, risk and faith are the same thing. I conclude this in that everything I do must be done in faith. Paul clarifies, Whatever you do, work heartily, as...
Many mission agencies place a big priority on reporting, however, I believe we should emphasize accountability instead. If you think accountability and reporting are the same thing – sorry it’s not. Most mission organizations use a monthly or bi-monthly report form...
Question: Why has Coca Cola gone to the ends of the earth in less than a hundred years but the gospel has not in two thousand years? I think the answer is this: the world welcomes economic wealth. People want jobs and when we provide jobs, they invite us. Jesus...
When most people think about missions, they think about overcoming barriers, overcoming walls, building bridges to get beyond where they are so that they can connect with locals. This is old school missiology. It’s a new day. Today the way to connect with people is...
I am headed for the BAM Think Tank in Thailand next week and I note that in at least one paper there is reference to the four bottom lines of BAM; economic, environment, social and spiritual. These all can be good, godly and helpful. Each is to be encouraged. But...
Last month I was in Tijuana. The city seemed to be thriving, but my hosts clarified that the crime is real (all three of them had had their cars stolen and homes broken into). I wondered aloud what impact the church was having on all this that led into a good...
