Do We Need Approval from Local Churches to Plant New Churches?
Many times, there are already local churches (though often few) in the places where we are planting new churches. Do we need the approval of local churches in in our city in order
“I Want to be Like That!:” How to Read Acts with Hope (Part 2)
Missiologists have debated for years on how to interpret the book of Acts: Is it “descriptive” or “prescriptive?” We propose a third option for interpreting
“I Want to be Like That!:” How to Read Acts with Hope (Part 1)
Missiologists have debated for years on how to interpret the book of Acts: Is it “descriptive” or “prescriptive?” We propose a third option for interpreting
Should Missionaries Pursue Multiplication or Maturity? Movements or Healthy Churches?
There is a lot of discussion in the missions world on “multiplication vs. maturity” or “movement vs. healthy church.” How should we think about these 2 diff
Why You Should Be a Pragmatist: A Biblical Basis and Practical Tips for Methods and Tools
Should we use methods and tools in our evangelism, discipleship, and church planting work, or are methods “pragmatic?” Listen in to hear what the Bible says about metho
How Missionaries Shouldn’t Be Like the Apostle Paul
We (rightly) study the book of Acts and particularly Paul’s missionary journeys to learn the biblical pattern for mission work. However, in most missions contexts, we foreign
Dying for Your Leaders (with Kiran- Experienced, South Asian Church Planter)
What are the most important principles for raising up leaders in the missionary task? How do you identify which disciples to invest in? How can Westerners in particular be best use
Should We Want Big Numbers in Ministry?
Reporting “big numbers” (of baptisms, churches, etc.) seems to result in controversy, and many Christians are hesitant to openly pursue the salvation of multitudes of p
Celebrating Thousands of Maturing Disciples with Glenn and Rhonda
Over the last several years, God has been saving thousands of people in one state in South Asia – all glory to God! Glenn and Rhonda have led out in this work, and have some
Trevor Joy on the Unreached, Urgency, and Movements
Trevor Joy is the Executive Pastor of Sending at the Village Church in Flower Mound, TX. Listen in as he shares his passion for the unreached, why his church is pursuing church-pla
