Diaspora missions refers to efforts by evangelical Christian groups or organizations to engage with and share the gospel message with migrant communities living outside their countries of origin. This involves evangelism, discipleship, and church planting to bring...
Defining Unreached People Group
The topic of an unreached people group (UPG) has become a central talking point in mission circles in the last few decades. The term has been a healthy contribution to defining the task and tracking the progress of the Great Commission. For many, there still needs to...
The Story of the Nations Restored
In the garden, Adam and Eve, the parents of all nations, were in the presence of God. God commanded them to be fruitful, multiply, fill the earth, and subdue it as God’s image bearers (Gen 1:28). Although they chose to disobey God by eating from the forbidden tree....
What is Eid al-Fitr?
It is bitter-sweet when something of significance comes to an end. During Ramadan, Muslims spend time alongside friends and family fasting, attending the mosque, and doing good deeds. For many Muslims, the most spiritual and communal time of the year is Ramadan. Yet,...
Ramadan – What should Christians do?
What does Christmas mean to you? For me, I think of feasts with my friends and family. I think of a month when time stands still, and everyone celebrates. Christmas music, décor, and events permeate my life. I feel like God has come close to me, and I feel close to...
How to Care for your UPG Neighbor
The month of February has many different holidays that celebrate various events, themes, and cultures. One thing all of those holidays have in common is the word "care." Jesus said, "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you,...
Know their story. Retell their story.
We grow up hearing a collection of stories. Stories come from family, government, religious leaders, and the like. These stories collectively make up our worldview. We have stories that tell our history, what value we fear, and stories that represent our unrealized...
The Great Commission -Depth, Diversity, and the Divine Promise (Part 1)
Depth, Diversity, and the Divine Promise (Part 1) The Great Commission is a common phrase in most evangelical circles. Although, in a recent study by Barna research, when asked of churchgoers, “Have you heard of the Great Commission?” 51 % said no. 25% said yes, but...
The Great Commission -Depth, Diversity, and the Divine Promise (Part 2)
This is the second part of a two-part series looking at the diversity, depth, and divine promise of the Great Commission. In part one, several Great Commission passages were listed in chronological order. It was observed that it was given in an incremental and...
Trained for the Kingdom of Heaven
A topic of discussion among churches is the definition of disciple and discipleship. It’s exciting to see churches and followers of Jesus having this conversation. Yet, it often falls short and is focused on transfer of information from the discipler (church leader)...