“I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth. So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God who gives the growth” (1 Cor 3:6-7). Do you ever wonder, when it comes to sharing your faith, if the Lord is involved? That, at times, it does not seem He […]
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Craig Ott is my guest in this episode. He is professor of mission and intercultural studies at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and author of a new book Teaching and Learning Across Cultures: A Guide to Theory and Practice. Craig is an expert in the field, and his book will become […]
Craig Ott on Teaching and Learning Across Cultures
I recently delivered two lectures on Apostolic Imagination at two U.S. seminaries (Beeson Divinity and Southeastern Baptist). While time did not allow for an overview of my forthcoming book, I was able to address some important components related to reimagining mission language, identity, function, and location. I want to share […]
Apostolic Imagination: Recent Lectures
In this episode of Strike the Match, I have the honor of having a conversation with David Joannes about his latest book Gospel Privilege: The Unearned Advantage that’s Meant for Everyone. Privilege is a frequently used word, but seldom applied to gospel conversations. Though more people claim Christianity than any […]
David Joannes on Gospel Privilege
Most people in the U.S. do not know their neighbors. And those that do rarely move beyond names and a simple wave from the driveway. In my hemisphere, fall is upon us with winter to follow. The days grow shorter and colder, and even the neighborly waves grow fewer in […]
7 Opportunities to Party with Your Neighbors this Fall, Winter, ...
I am often asked, “How long should a team remain with an unreceptive people group before moving to another group or location?” There is no easy answer to this question–no universal response. People are not robots. Though all are dead in sin and trespasses, not everyone responds to the gospel […]