I am encouraged by the mix of responses and diversity of opinions that have been received since the publication of my article on the Prosperity Gospel in Africa. I have often pointed to the empowering nature of aspects ofRead more…
Dialogue Shaping Mission Shaping Dialogue
A response to Chawkat Moucarry’s ‘A Lifelong Journey with Islam’ I met Chawkat Moucarry 30 years ago in Paris, when we attended the same church. At that time, his article would have triggered a different response from me. I wasRead more…
Major Priorities In Eradicating Bible Poverty
As we enter into discussion about the Scriptures and their place in mission, there are at least three major questions to ponder. Why are people’s lives not transformed as we might expect where Scriptures are available? Why do one billionRead more…
Experiencing The Story
Everyone loves a good story. We remember them and talk about the stories we hear in sermons, watch on TV, and see in the movie theaters. We sometimes wish we could live them! Somehow, stories touch our hearts, bring aboutRead more…
Dialogue Shaping Mission Shaping Dialogue
A response to Chawkat Moucarry’s ‘A Plea For Dialogue.’ I met Chawkat Moucarry 30 years ago in Paris, when we attended the same church. At that time, his article would have triggered a different response from me. I wasRead more…
Iberoamerican Church and the Missions Movement
A time for gratitude: A church that experiences the work of the Holy Spirit “And the hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number believed and turned to the Lord.” (Acts 11:21). To begin with, we wantRead more…
Are we on the verge of citywide generosity movements?
What would it look like if God determined to show Himself through the united churches of a city? What would happen if Senior Pastors and Elder Boards started to pursue something larger than their local expression of the church? HowRead more…
How to Create a Compelling Fundraising Ask [Slideshare]
There are many misconceptions about fundraising. One of which is that there is a magic bullet out there (the perfect event, a connection to a celebrity) that will create a financial windfall. Often in the nonprofit world board and staff members so despise fundraising that theyRead more…
Free Downloadable Books and Bible Studies
Disciple Nations Alliance has various excellent free downloadable books and Bible studies dealing with stewards, community development, poverty, transformation and worldview. These resources include: Against all hope: Hope for Africa Servanthood: The calling of every Christian The Forest in theRead more…
Muslim village transformed through prayer, Christian business people and owls
It was warm and humid. One may say almost too hot for a Swede. But the story that emerged was more than cool. I listened to the mayor of a small Muslim village. We sat outside his house, drank teaRead more…