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Missionaries, Middle Age, and the Generative Life

Posted on April 1, 2017 by Ted Esler
April 5, 2019

By the time missionaries reach middle age, quite a few things can go wrong. Their kids may be struggling in the host culture. Their ministry might be advancing far more slowly than they thought possible. Because of limited opportunities for career advancement, they may be jealous or in competition with other missionaries. 

Teams in Mission: Are They Worth It?

Posted on April 1, 2017 by Ted Esler
April 5, 2019

Do teams work? What does it take to develop and maintain a healthy team? Is it worth the effort? Does a healthy team really produce better results than a dysfunctional team?

Effective Partnering: The Church and Cross-cultural Worker On-Task Together

Posted on April 1, 2017 by Ted Esler
April 5, 2019

Everyone agrees that we must work together to accomplish the task of Matthew 28:19-20 so that we may move closer to the end goal found in Matthew 24:14. Furthermore, we all know God did not give this task solely to missionaries or pastors.

Building Unity among First and Second-Generation Chinese Churches and Leaders

Posted on April 1, 2017 by Ted Esler
April 5, 2019

There is a concern among Canadian and American Chinese churches about the growing disunity within their congregations. For years, these churches were in a state of growth as first-generation Chinese immigrants filled the churches. Over time, however, these churches started to create two new groups.  

Managing Complex Kingdom Partnerships

Posted on April 1, 2017 by Ted Esler
May 24, 2019

Partnering is something we all do, but many of us know little about. Partnering in a cross-cultural setting can get very complicated, particularly when multiple organizations are involved. What can we do to help such partnerships work more friction-free? Through interviewing nearly thirty leaders involved in broad-based mission partnerships, a partnering model evolved that is presented here in story format.

My Journey in Oral Bible Storytelling: A Tale from an Administrator

Posted on April 1, 2017 by Ted Esler
April 5, 2019

I caught the vision for oral Bible storytelling on a bicycle. My good friend, Janet Stahl, and I often ride together, and in 2012 I was Janet’s willing audience as she honed her storytelling skills. I quickly realized that listening to her tell Bible stories drew me into a refreshing new way of engaging with scripture. 

The Local Church and Mission to the Diaspora: Examples in the Christian & Missionary Alliance in Canada

Posted on April 1, 2017 by Ted Esler
April 5, 2019

Diaspora is not a new phenomenon, and missiology is not a novel field of study. Human migration is in fact a reality of the human experience, and missions and evangelism a mandate from the initial commissioning of Jesus Christ’s disciples. Thus, it is inaccurate to propose that the idea of diaspora missiology was initiated in the minds and meetings of twenty-first-century missiologists. 

Doing Bible Interpretation: Making the Bible Come Alive for Yourself and Your People

Posted on April 1, 2017 by Ted Esler
April 5, 2019

Why do we need another book on Bible interpretation? Don’t we have enough books explaining the philosophy and mechanics of how to understand and teach the Bible? The simple answer is, no we don’t. 

Global Church: Reshaping Our Conversations, Renewing Our Mission, Revitalizing Our Churches

Posted on April 1, 2017 by Ted Esler
April 5, 2019

by Graham Hill —Reviewed by James Patole, minister, C&MA; PhD (Missiology) research scholar, SAIACS, University of Mysore, Bangalore, India

Great Commission, Great Compassion: Following Jesus and Loving the World

Posted on April 1, 2017 by Ted Esler
April 5, 2019

by Paul Borthwick, —Reviewed by Dennis J. Horton, associate professor of Religion and associate director of Ministry Guidance, Baylor University, Waco, Texas

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