In light of the state of Christianity and the world, Kent Parks describes the urgent need for groups of people to disciple other groups and create large movements to faith. He gives examples from urban China and the Horn ofRead more…
DFW Diaspora Alliance – Launch Document
Google Doc link In May 2011, the Global Prayer Digest declared as its headline – The World is Coming to Texas! On February 7th, 2012, 30 mission mobilizer in the Dallas-Ft Worth Metroplex gathered together for the purpose of launchingRead more…
Mobilize DFW to Reach DFW
This presentation was made on December 1st, 2011 to the DFW Mobilizers and forms the basis for the DFW Diaspora Alliance. On February 7th, 2012 30 mission mobilizers gathered to launch a citywide/regional initiative to connect and collaborate in reaching the UPG’s inRead more…
Redefining the “Regions Beyond”
William Carey lived in a time of tumultuous change; a pivotal time in world history during which paradigms shifted, forever transforming the minds of people. Despite the changes in his world, I doubt that William Carey imagined a future ofRead more…
Things we know that aren’t necessarily so: Part 2
This and subsequent blogs on the subject of “things we know that aren’t necessarily so” are written in the conviction that there is much we can yet learn about how to be effective in ministry. And sometimes what we needRead more…
On Hidden Diaspora Communities, a “Borderless” World, and GLOCAL Initiatives
Previously, I have posted about Flying Communities, Floating Communities, and even Isolated Communities. So a few weeks ago, I curiously went along with four of my Toronto friends to see “hidden communities” in a high-rise condo for sale located in aRead more…
Things we know that aren’t necessarily so: Part 1
I begin by stating the obvious: What we don’t yet know far exceeds what we already know. Put more bluntly, our ignorance far exceeds our knowledge. And not everything we “know” is actually true; i.e. the things we know aren’tRead more…
Can you imagine no more “Missing Peoples”?
Imagine this scene. You are one of 4000 Christian leaders from 150 nations, seated in the impressive Palais de Beaulieu, in Lausanne, Switzerland. The setting is equally impressive, on the shores of Lake Leman, with the picturesque Jura mountains offRead more…
Unreached People Information for Children
We see the need to get unreached people information into the hands of Children. There is little that has been done in comparison to the amount of UPG info for adults. Those who read this will probably agree that itRead more…
Collaboration on Unreached People Research
There are several unreached people databases to choose from. Is it possible and feasible to collaborate together in this effort?