My friend Mark Fields went overseas with The Vineyard Missions to The Philippines. While he was there, he had the opportunity to go visit a marginalized people group who were Muslim in background and not recognized by the government. Because they don’t have birth...
We all have something to contribute to the Kingdom of God… no matter what our income, our age, our situation in life, our past failures, our limitations. God designed it this way. He gave each of us spiritual gifts to be used for the benefit of others and for...
I was recently asked in a blog comment to define what I mean by incarnational, missional ministry. I’ve actually been asked that same question in a number of different ways, but this may be the most direct articulation of it. Essentially, what do I mean when I say...
Fifteen years ago I was speaking in Australia on what it means to live missionally. One person raised his hand and said, “Our church structures don’t allow us to do what you’re talking about.” I responded, “If your church structures keep you from following what Jesus...
