In 1997, I asked God where I should go to fulfil the Great Commission, and I saw an open vision of the country of Sudan. I’ve never been there, but knew there was a genocide taking place. I went toRead more…
Out of Africa
Some thoughts on the importance and relevance of Cape Town 2010 – looking back at the changes in the world since the last congress and looking forward to the next 20 or more years.
Where Words, Deeds, and Power Connect
Lately here at the congress in Cape Town (technically it doesn’t start until Sunday afternoon) I have been hearing from various delegates about different issues. A comment I hear often is that “at the congress this year there is notRead more…
Howell Harris and the Birth of Modern Evangelism – one way of responding to Menna Machreth Jones
The Restoration of Mass Evangelistic Meetings was a Welsh Innovation After the rediscovery of Justification by Faith and the key doctrine of the New Birth the genius of the 18th Century Awakening was outdoor evangelistic preaching! That may not soundRead more…
World Evangelization and Cape Town 2010–A Significant Concern
The following was originally posted this week at my blog: www.jdpayne.org. —— If you have been following me on Twitter, Facebook, or this blog, you know that I am a supporter of the Lausanne Movement, including Cape Town 2010. Yesterday,Read more…
A response to A Fresh Approach To Witness For The 21st century
As part of my preparation for attending Cape Town 2010 I’ve been reading the advance papers. The latest is A Fresh Approach To Witness For The 21st century by Rebecca Manley Pippert & Bishop Benjamin A. Kwashi. Below are aRead more…
Missional Unity
“Therefore go and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things, whatever I commanded you. And, behold, I am with you all theRead more…
Micah 6:8
”He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you?To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” Micah 6:8 What does this look like in your life? HowRead more…
The Global Conversation
How is God Stirring in your life? What does it mean to Live, Move, and Be in Christ? How does our faith result in action? Let’s keep the conversation going at www.stonecroft.org/stir
A response to People At Work: Preparing To Be The Whole Church
As part of my preparation for attending Cape Town 2010 I’ve been reading the advance papers. The latest is People At Work: Preparing To Be The Whole Church by Willy Kotiuga. Below are a few highlights and then my comments.Read more…