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Serving as an “outsider” is vastly different to serving as an “insider”. So how does that impact the way we use our gifts?
Here’s an sneak peek of Subversive Mission: serving as outsiders in a world of need. Find out how you can join the Launch team and get your hands on a copy before anyone else.
Here are my "Lessons Learned the Hard Way" - practical suggestions and insights for responding to that upturned baseball cap…
In Biblical times, there were two types of prophets - those who feasted at the King's table, and those who were exiled to the caves. Here’s how to tell the difference.
When we fall into these traps we are in danger of undermining local initiative, creating unsustainable ministries, and thwarting what the Holy Spirit is wanting to do in each situation.
Multiple studies have shown that generosity is less a factor of how rich you are, and more a factor of your exposure to need. Here’s my experience.
With worldwide mandates around vaccines, vaccine passes and meeting together in large groups, do we follow these rules because the Bible preaches obedience to the government (eg. Romans 13) - or is there a deeper principle at stake?
As churches begin to meet again, we have a once in a lifetime opportunity to rethink how we worship. Here are 3 practical changes we can make to embrace a more authentic and Biblical approach to our music…
Perhaps you feel torn between mercy and defensiveness, between care for others and care of your own. But at this moment in history, the most Christ-like thing we could do in the face of this crisis, is to welcome Muslim refugees into our communities.
From mask wearing, to openness to new religious ideas, culture plays a massive role in our differences. Here’s exactly how. See where your country sits…
In Sunday School, I was taught that I am only responsible to repent for MY sins, not anyone else’s. But maybe there is a more Biblical way to approach historical injustice.
Biblically, true prophets spoke out about injustice and exploitation. They spoke on God's behalf when his people went astray and forgot the poor. They punched up. Not down.
It’s as though some Christians are hell-bent on seeing serving the poor, as a losing battle. Poverty will always be here, so tone down your revolutionary rhetoric and give up the fight!
Our capacity for sin as human beings is never-ending, but let’s recognize this for the evil it is…
Once in a lifetime we get a chance to reset. An earthquake disrupts our distracted rituals. This pandemic is such an event.
Here’s why we can hold onto His promise that those who oppress the poor and lead through corruption and violence will be held accountable…
I meet a LOT of would-be world changers in my line of work. But this crazy year has forced a lot of folks to rethink the way we do mission and cross-cultural ministry.
This isn’t about voting left or right. Left and right are just wings on the same dumb old partisan bird…
Charity is a good place to start. It's where most of us begin our engagement. But charity is not enough. Here’s why…
Historically, the most terrible things: war, genocide and slavery, have resulted not from disobedience, but from obedience. So what is our Christian duty to obey the law?
With much of the world in various stages of lockdown, short term mission trips have become one of the first summer casualties. This year, I believe Jesus is inviting us to consider a greater degree of integrity between our daily lives and our ocasional overseas missions practices.
We’re in the midst of a great reversal. The poor, the marginalized, the oppressed, the looked down upon, are rising up. And nothing can stop them because they have the moral high ground.
God in His wisdom and love for everyone, expresses a special concern for those we are especially unconcerned about. That’s why He came to bring Good News to the poor.
Honestly, this right here is the key to overcoming anxiety and fear. You won’t be able to help everyone, but you can certainly help someone.
In popular Western culture, missionaries are pith helmet-wearing colonialists – forcing their culture and religion on people who don’t want it. But is this fair?
It’s time we turned things upside. Here are 6 principles that will radically change the way you do Short Term trips.
The reality is bad enough, without the need for alternative facts, sensationalism, and bravado.
From children of slaves, to native children forced into residential schools, orphanages and now refugee children - we have a long and sordid history that we need to face.
5 overlooked ways to live your faith at work. Our faith can't just be something we dust off on Sunday mornings - outside work hours. But the church’s teaching around Marketplace Ministry has often been anaemic.
Historically, the most terrible things: war, genocide and slavery, have resulted not from disobedience, but from obedience.
Jesus left the most exclusive gated community in the universe, in order to come down and make his home in our midst...
The real war on Christmas is waged by those who claim the name of Jesus, while embracing the values of the Empire...
I'd like to worship God from the reality of the world I live in, surrounded by people, not just nature. And I'd like to worship God through the tears I shed for the brokenness around me.
If you've been reading my blog for a while, you'll know I'm not satisfied with the status quo in church and missions. I'm convinced we can do better.
You don't have to be a devotee of Joel Osteen or Joseph Prince to be sucked in by this insidious teaching.
We love the thrill of using our skills in a place where they are desperately needed. But that may be just the problem.
What if the temptation we face is NOT the temptation to pursue evil but instead, the temptation to pursue good, in the wrong way?
We live in interesting times. Despotic leaders are the new black. Here's what the Christmas story teaches us about how to respond...
Some of these guys act as if they have a special Skype connection to God. Yet they reflect nothing of His priorities for justice.
A lot of what we do on Short Term Mission Trips superficially looks like empowerment. But when you scratch the surface...
5 reasons this term may no longer be useful