Get the Most
by Ted Esler Conferences have a long history in the Christian tradition, going all the way back to Acts chapter 15. Later this week the…
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Sports Ministry and the Rio Olympics
Missio Nexus announces the September/October 2016 Global Issues Update: “”Sports ministry and the Rio Olympics” with Brad Wos and Thad Taylor. Complex global challenges impact…
All Models are Wrong
by Ted Esler Within missiology there is much talk about “models.” Models of communication, models of church planting, models of culture, and so on. These…
Protecting Your Ministry from Sexual Identity and Gender Issues
The idea that one person’s “sexual liberty” trumps another’s religious freedom is prevalent. Focus groups are working diligently to challenge long-held Biblical standards about gender…
The Sharing Economy
Anybody who has taken a ride on Uber, rented an Airbnb room or purchased a product from Etsy has participated in the sharing economy. Sundara…
Rethinking the Question “Who is a Missionary?”
Rethinking the Question “Who is a Missionary?” in Light of 21st Century Diaspora Realities, with Implications for its Missionaries, Churches and Mission Agencies Today Clearly…
Creative Teams – Making Art Within the Organization
By Ted Esler, PhD Sometimes you need to accomplish a job and you can’t do it with the usual list of suspects. These are tasks…
Ministry Evaluation Toolbox
Celebrate and sharpen your ministry’s impact through effective evaluation. Learn how to use four practical tools for evaluation (with minimal jargon). Discover how to meet…
How to Think About Missiology
by Ted Esler As I read for my PhD I noticed that there are categories of missiology. Identifying these categories might help to understand an…
Home Office Morale Busters: What Puts Staff on Edge
Marv Newell has personally visited more than 85 mission offices across North America. In so doing, he couldn’t help but notice that they come in all…