Fashioning Mission Frameworks
The Mission Matrix is not a theology of mission. Instead, it offers a framework for thinking theologically about mission. How are we to understand our…
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Clarifying Mission’s Purpose
Despite abundant mission teaching and scholarship today, is it possible that the term “mission” has become fuzzy? What does “on mission” actua…
Effective Witnesses of Christ
“Have you been born again, again?” This is the question Darrell Whiteman has asked students of missions over the years. The first experience of be…
Breaking Language Barriers
Jonathan Downie brings his experience as a professional interpreter and published researcher in interpretation studies to the service of multiethnic c…
Mission-Driven Church Planting
Church planting among every people group is at the center of God’s mission. Ken Davis’ book, Foundations for Fruitful Church Planting, connects ch…
Understanding Dechurching
In The Great Dechurching, authors Jim Davis, Michael Graham, and Ryan Burge present a thorough examination of dechurching in the United States, invest…
Solving Problems of Distrust
Our church-planting team attempted to help financially struggling new believers in our emerging church. Our results mirrored so many other stories whe…
Engaging Scientists Through the Visual Arts
By Geinene Carson | When my daughter was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder around a decade ago, my life changed radically. An abrupt introduction…
Hospitality and Cuisine: Creating a Welcoming Space
By Jaewoo Kim | The arts of hospitality and shared meals offer a warm welcome to a global community into the church while sustaining the relationships…
Creating Sacred Songs in Waorani
By Matt Connor and Rachelle Dell | God continues to work in the lives of the Waorani people of Ecuador. Recently, the community participated in a song…