Closely related to the missional argument is what I call the contextual argument. If the missional argument says both that prosperity is given for the purposes of world mission and evangelization, and that to some degree prosperous missionaries and evangelistsRead more…
About the Lausanne Global Conversation
The Lausanne Global Conversation was an online platform for connecting participants in the Lausanne Movement's Third Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization in Cape Town, South Africa (Cape Town 2010) before, during and after the Congress.
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Pt. 4 (of 3): a story of how the Great Misconception can even cost lives
Do you know of other stories like this? Feel free to post your comment here (not at the bibliolore site please).
Declaration and Demonstration
The evangelical strategy of Jesus was by declaration of the gospel supported by the demonstration of the in breaking of the Kingdom of God. Jesus commissions his disciples to teach and heal, etc. The same principle is for theRead more…
The floating communities
Thank you Joy, for writing this inspiring article about the floating communities! As I have ministered to seafarers from more than 100 different countries I have seen with my own eyes what difference a church on board makes. Anyway, theRead more…
Some Helpful Resources for Studying Diasporic Issues
I wanted to take this opportunity to share with you a few of the helpful resources that I have recently discovered in my work in the area of diaspora missiology. While there are some excellent evangelical writings on this topic, theyRead more…
Where is Jesus?
Following a wonderful worship service at my church this morning, and a challenge from our pastor to stand up for righteousness in our society where boundaries are hazier, truth is a five-letter word, and the unbelievers’ voices are louder thanRead more…
Time for Another Modesto Manifesto?
A campaign in Modesto, California, in 1949 was an early turning point for the fledgling Team of Graham, Barrows, Shea and Wilson. Billy instructed all of us, “Boys, let’s go to our rooms and write down all of the criticismsRead more…
Trials…God’s Pathway for Growth and Grace
Growth and grace are realized through trials. When these benefits of trials are experienced (and not forgotten), then the unavoidable difficulties of life and faith will be embraced by ardent followers of Christ.
Loving the Poor without Hating the Wealthy
The title to this blog purposes to grab one’s attention. However, it will likely have another effect, that of subtly communicating something that I don’t want to intimate. Perhaps some might read this and think, “Oh, this guy just wantsRead more…
“Dividing asunder of soul and spirit” – Is it happening?
One of the greatest statements regarding the Word of God is found in Hebrews 4:12. “The word of God is living and powerful and sharper than any two-edged sword piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit,Read more…