missiology

Conversations about sexual immorality and pornography are often challenging to have within the Church’s fellowship. My guest in this episode is Dr. David Parks, Director of the Global Center at Beeson Divinity School. We address the impact of the pornification of societies on the Church and Her mission. Why is […]

David Parks on Mission and the Pornification of Societies

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“It is gradually becoming clear that the pattern which has been followed up to now (one-way traffic in missions, spiritual and financial dependence of the younger Churches, and the like) is old, obsolete, and thus about to disappear.” Here is a fascinating quote, one that recognizes missionary work now exists […]

Why Does it Take Decades for Methods to Adjust to ...

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“Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand” (Prov 19:21). Leaders are called to lead, but they must lead in light of the Lord’s desires. It would be a terrible situation to put much energy and effort […]

Leading from Vision to Reality

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I started this “Apostolic Imagination: Re-Thinking Missions” series earlier this year. I am presently writing a book with Baker Academic titled Apostolic Imagination: Rethinking Contemporary Missions, and wanted to share some of my thoughts with you before its publication. Context is king. In case you missed the previous posts, I’ll […]

Apostolic Imagination: Rethinking Location

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As a teenager, I was a member of an excellent church. The Lord used those brothers and sisters to bring me to faith. My passion for expositional preaching and evangelism developed with that community. However, I was provided very little guidance from church leaders when I shared my calling to […]

7 Ways to Shepherd People to the Global Marketplace

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Season 5 has finally arrived! It is going to be a great one concerning missions, innovation, and Kingdom leadership! What have I been doing since Season 4? Here you go. Join me as I share about the stewardship of pilot initiatives, YouTube, mission and innovation, my next two books with […]

Season 5 – Strike the Match!

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