We are asking for answers. We need them now. But what happens when the Church finds herself in a situation where there is no solution manual to purchase, no webinar to attend, and no book available? While I am all for collaboration, meetings (even on-line), and seeking the council of […]
JD
I know. I know. It has been ages since I last posted. I promise I am not intentionally neglecting you. I have been writing, just not here. Two book deadlines have consumed my time. I just finished Theology of Mission and sent the manuscript to Lexham Press. It is a […]
Church in a Post-Pandemic Society: What if Nothing Changes?
We know very little about Patrick (aka Saint Patrick) and his work in Ireland. What we know is primarily found in two of his writings: Confessions and Letter to the Soldiers of Coroticus. What we think we know is primarily myth and unsubstantiated by scholarship. Ruth Tucker described him as […]
Patrick and His Methods
Wow! It has been over two months since my last post–a record! What have I been doing? Teaching graduate and undergraduate students, writing three books–and developing another two. But, more about that later. . . . Consider this: Is your present ministry model hindering your Kingdom labors? Sarah and I […]
Is Your Ministry Model Hindering Your Ministry?
“But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons” (Gal 4:4-5, ESV). “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us” (John 1:14). “For God so loved the world, that […]
Merry Christmas!
The topic of climate change makes the news everyday. Yet, few within the missions community are talking about this matter. John Ferch is an exception. I recently attended the annual Evangelical Missiological Society where I listened to John give a presentation on his experience in Alaska. He provided a fresh […]