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One does not have to look too far into posts on this site, my videos, or books to find thoughts on the importance of an apostolic approach to church planting. But have you ever wondered why the overwhelming majority of church planting in the North American context is a plant-and-pastor […]

Influence of Colonialism on US Church Planting


I hosted two writing and publishing clinics in May. Some who were unable to participate asked if I would consider another future event. Here you go. On Tuesday, October 24, from 4:30-5:30 Central Time, I will host a 1 hour, on-line clinic on writing and publishing for ministry. In order […]

Free Writing and Publishing Clinic


The Evangelical Missiological Society is scheduled to meet this week in Dallas on the campus of Dallas Theological Seminary. The annual theme is “Educating for Contemporary Mission,” and I expect to hear a number of excellent presentations of original research. I have been a member of EMS since the early […]

Evangelical Missiological Society





Paul writes, “Therefore be imitators of God” (Eph 5:1). At first glance, calling this declaration a daunting task is the understatement of the century! Given the context, the apostle was exhorting his readers to love and show compassion toward one another. Christ forgave them, so they should forgive their brothers […]

You Want Me to Imitate God?