This article considers the momentous things God is doing in our generation. The Lord Jesus is calling many people from...
Mission Strategy Articles
In an age where unbiblical practices abound, commitment to not only biblical theology but also biblical practice is becoming increasingly rare. More than ever before, missionaries and scholars need to be equipped to apply biblical principles to the way they do missions. Find answers to your questions about Insider Movement, mission strategy, and more plus practical articles that will equip you for success in ministry.
Because the Bible is the only authority on missions.
Do We Have to Reach All People Groups Before Jesus Returns? Part 2 of 3
Unoccupied Fields Building on this growing interest in missions, a major conference was held in 1910 in Edinburgh,...
Do We Have to Reach All People Groups Before Jesus Returns? Part 3 of 3
To the degree that the pursuit of world evangelization is a first step, leading to deep, full disciple-making...
Two Surprises From Ministry Travels Outside The USA
The first trip I took for ministry outside of the United States was to the Philippines. On the plane ride from Tokyo...
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What’s Inside the Insider Movement, Pt. 1 of 4
In this series of articles we will look at a methodological approach being used in some areas of the world to reach Muslims and other unreached people groups with the good news of Christ. In missions circles, this methodology is commonly referred to as the “Insider...
Inside the World of Christians from Muslim Backgrounds, Part IV: “MBBs as Messengers of God”
“Inside the World of Christians from Muslim Backgrounds” is a 4-part series. 1: Tear Down my Father's Altar? (2/25/19) 2: A Place and a Nation (3/4/19) 3: Prayer, Presence and Program (3/11/19) 4: Messengers of God (3/18/19) This series of articles has peered...
Inside the World of Christians from Muslim Backgrounds, Part III: Prayer, Presence, and Program
“Inside the World of Christians from Muslim Backgrounds” is a 4-part series. 1: Tear Down my Father's Altar? (2/25/19) 2: A Place and a Nation (3/4/19) 3: Prayer, Presence and Program (3/11/19) 4: Messengers of God (3/18/19) The growing movement of Christians...
Inside the World of Christians from Muslim Backgrounds, Part II: “A Place and a Nation: Encouragement to Overcome Insecurity and Shame”
“Inside the World of Christians from Muslim Backgrounds” is a 4-part series. 1: Tear Down my Father's Altar? (2/25/19) 2: A Place and a Nation (3/4/19) 3: Prayer, Presence and Program (3/11/19) 4: Messengers of God (3/18/19) The previous article in this series...
Inside the World of Christians from Muslim Backgrounds, Part I: “Tear Down my Father’s Altar? Encouragement to Overcome Fear and Family Disapproval”
“Inside the World of Christians from Muslim Backgrounds” is a 4-part series. 1: Tear Down my Father's Altar? (2/25/19) 2: A Place and a Nation (3/4/19) 3: Prayer, Presence and Program (3/11/19) 4: Messengers of God (3/18/19) Preface to the Series Due to the...
The god of Cain and the god of Islam: Missiological Insights
On the surface the story of Cain and Abel is about murder, jealousy, anger, and family feud. And indeed it is; for the book of Genesis was all about the beginning of all things. It was the first murder story. It demonstrated the horrible effects of the entrance of sin...
A Concern about the Recent Trends in Contextualization Discussions (PART 3 OF 5)
A LACK OR ABSENCE OF A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL EMPHASIS: MUSLIM IDIOM BIBLE TRANSLATIONS (MIBT) This article is posted as a 5-part series. You can find the other parts here: Introduction (11/5/18) A Critical Evaluation of Three Contextualization Proposals I. The Insider...
A Concern about the Recent Trends in Contextualization Discussions (PART 2 OF 5)
A LACK OR ABSENCE OF A BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL EMPHASIS: THE INSIDER MOVEMENT This article is posted as a 5-part series. You can find the other parts here: Introduction (11/5/18) A Critical Evaluation of Three Contextualization Proposals I. The Insider Movement...
Ethical Implications of Contextualization: Part 6/6: Conclusion
The following is Part 6 of a 6 part series: Part I: Preaching in Babel: Telling a Fickle World of the Unchanging God (Dec 11, 2017) Part II: The Need for Contextualization (Dec 18, 2017) Part III: Contextualization and the Ethics of Communication (Jan 15, 2018) Part...
Ethical Implications of Contextualization: Part 5/6: Ethics and the Power Dynamics of Contextualization
The following is Part 5 of a 6 part series: Part I: Preaching in Babel: Telling a Fickle World of the Unchanging God (Dec 11, 2017) Part II: The Need for Contextualization (Dec 18, 2017) Part III: Contextualization and the Ethics of Communication (Jan 15, 2018) Part...
Ethical Implications of Contextualization: Part 4/6: Contextualization and the Ethics of Identity
The following is Part 4 of a 6 part series: Part I: Preaching in Babel: Telling a Fickle World of the Unchanging God (Dec 11, 2017) Part II: The Need for Contextualization (Dec 18, 2017) Part III: Contextualization and the Ethics of Communication (Jan 15, 2018) Part...
Ethical Implications of Contextualization: Part 3/6: Contextualization and the Ethics of Communication
The following is Part 3 of a 6 part series: Part I: Preaching in Babel: Telling a Fickle World of the Unchanging God (Dec 11, 2017) Part II: The Need for Contextualization (Dec 18, 2017) Part III: Contextualization and the Ethics of Communication (Jan 15, 2018) Part...
Ethical Implications of Contextualization: Part 2/6: The Need for Contextualization
The following is Part 2 of a 6 part series: Part I: Preaching in Babel: Telling a Fickle World of the Unchanging God (Dec 11, 2017) Part II: The Need for Contextualization (Dec 18, 2017) Part III: Contextualization and the Ethics of Communication (Jan 15, 2018) Part...
Ethical Implications of Contextualization: Part 1/6: Preaching in Babel: Telling a Fickle World of the Unchanging God
The following is Part 1 of a 6 part series: Part I: Preaching in Babel: Telling a Fickle World of the Unchanging God (Dec 11, 2017) Part II: The Need for Contextualization (Dec 18, 2017) Part III: Contextualization and the Ethics of Communication (Jan 15, 2018) Part...
[VIDEO] Contemporary Challenges Related to Missions
Mark Stephan, Joshua Lingel, Mike Tisdell, Barbara Yandell, and Jim Rairick discuss the many challenges that are facing the modern missions movement. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzYFMOMr_jU
[VIDEO] Mobilizing, Equipping & Encouraging College Students and Young Adults
Barbara Yandell talks about mobilizing, equipping, and encouraging college students and young adults for the calling God has on their lives in missions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ov07-u45_7c
[VIDEO] International Students: An Appeal to the Church
Georges Houssney tells the story of two international students and how the actions or consequences of the church can affect millions of people for good or evil. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrBC7_PBfnc
THE ADAM SIMNOWITZ CASE: ABOUT HARMING THE DEBATE
Introduction In September 2016, the Rev. Adam Simnowitz was banned from attending the Evangelical Missiological Society (EMS) annual conference in Dallas, TX. The reason given by Dr. Priest who was the president of EMS was that Simnowitz had violated widely shared...
[VIDEO] The Changing Face of Missions
Andre Houssney the lead trainer for Horizons International gives a talk on the changing face of missions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Px5uSPb54aU&feature=youtu.be
Let’s Stop Giving Muslims Islamized Bibles: Best Practices For Assessing The Accuracy Of Scripture & Scripture-Based Products In Witness To Muslims
Muslims need the Gospel! Distributing Scripture to them is one of the most relied upon ways to expose them to this glorious message of salvation from sin by faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. Unfortunately, increasing numbers of what is termed Scripture or...