My next book, To the Edge: Reflections on Kingdom Leadership, Mission, and Innovation, is scheduled to be released this summer. In this podcast, I share about the book and my reason for writing it. I even read an excerpt for you! Most of what I share in this episode about […]
Strategy
This post concludes my three-part series (part 1, part 2) on the early Moravians. Today I draw attention to some of the places they served and elements of their missionary methods. The Moravians had a global vision and acted upon it. Missionary activity was not something they simply discussed; it […]
Early Moravians, Where and How? (Part 3)
In my last post, I addressed the origins of the Moravians. Now it is time to get a quick glimpse at Zinzendorf’s theological and missioloigcal foundations on which their field practices were built. 1) Let the Spirit Guide Your Work. The Holy Spirit was understood to be the only true […]
Moravian Foundations for Missions (Part 2)
During the Southern Baptist Convention last week, International Mission Board President, David Platt, made reference to the Moravians in his message (see 1h 34m). I was very encouraged to hear him reference their model (The Moravians were referenced over the years when he was serving The Church at Brook Hills, […]
Who were those Moravians? (Part 1)
Though much of my twenty years in vocational ministry has been connected to the local church, I have also been significantly involved in parachurch (i.e., alongside of, not in competition with the local church) ministries. Even extending back to my college days, campus ministry was a major part of my […]
Evolution not Dissolution of the Parachurch
Mission agencies have always faced challenges. However, the 21st century has brought some unique challenges to agencies headquartered in North America. In episode 15, I speak with Dr. Steve Moore, Executive Director of the Center for Excellence in Leadership. Steve is an author and formerly served as the President of […]