Month: October 2012
Why I Am Not a Missionary!
The author shares why terminology can be limiting and occasionally harmful—and why it may be time we shifted our thinking.
Short-term Missions Serving Long-term Efforts in Eastern Europe
A case study of how one group in Eastern Europe is using short-term teams to accelerate the impact of long-term ministry.
How Technology is Transforming Bible Translation
Rather than assume Bible translation can only be done the way it has always been done, it is time to use Internet technology in new ways so people gro…
Who Me? Reluctant Leadership and the Progressive Nature of God’s Call
Looking at his own life and the life of the Apostle Peter, the author shares how we can prevent ourselves from becoming reluctant leaders and move for…
Field Leaders: Navigating the Complexities of a Four-dimensional Role
Field leaders typically navigate four dimensions in their roles: personal, organizational, stewardship, impact. The authors give guidance on how to ad…
Leading Virtually, or Virtually Leading? Exposing the Myths of Virtual Leadership
While unpacking five myths about virtual leadership, the author offers practical wisdom for leaders engaged in distance leadership.
How (Not) to Collaborate with a Majority World Church
Collaboration in intercultural ministry can be improved by considering three relational realities. The author uses a case study from Africa as an exam…
Releasing Indigenous Leaders: Empowerment vs. Enlistment
By emphasizing the empowerment of national leaders, we become more effective in multiplying not only leaders, but also believers and churches, and ult…
Searching for the Indigenous Method
Our goal, as formed by scripture and shaped by culture, is to spend time making disciples who make disciples, planting churches that multiply, and tra…