Tag Archives: evangelism

Are you joining the mission or just playing church?

Posted on May 21, 2012 by

Jesus, following his resurrection, said to his disciples, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I am sending you” (John 20:21). Grasp on to what is being said here: we are sent on the same … Continue reading →

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Too clever for God?

Posted on April 20, 2012 by

I am guessing that I am not the only one who is constantly looking for some gimmick to make the gospel more appealing to people. I look for a way to share the gospel that they find interesting and attractive, … Continue reading →

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Ashamed of the Gospel

Posted on April 18, 2012 by

Recently I have been listening to people talk about doing Christian ministry, and I have found myself wondering whether there is a growing shame in the exclusivity of the gospel. Paul tells us that the gospel is foolishness to the … Continue reading →

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“in season and out of season”

Posted on March 9, 2012 by

Paul is giving one final charge to Timothy as he faces his impending death. He wants Timothy to know the value of the calling that he has been given, and the importance of continuing to fulfill his ministry faithfully. What … Continue reading →

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We are back! Some reflections on our time in Juarez

Posted on February 7, 2012 by

I returned from Juarez yesterday evening, so I wanted to share a few of my thoughts and stories with you. Processing a trip to a place like Juarez is difficult, because it feels like a completely different world. How do … Continue reading →

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The Early Church in Acts 4

Posted on January 9, 2012 by

Lauren, Ellie and I have been traveling for the past couple weeks, and we are finally back. Lauren was in a wedding in Indianapolis, we visited family in Cincinnati and then saw more family back in Columbus. It was a … Continue reading →

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How do we share the good news? – Mark #5 “Biblical Understanding of Evangelism”

Posted on September 28, 2011 by

Christians often leave evangelism to ‘the professionals’ out of a sense of inadequacy, apathy, ignorance, fear, or simply feeling that it is inappropriate for them to do it. Perhaps they’re not sure of what evangelism entails and how it should … Continue reading →

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Becoming a Movement [video]

Posted on August 24, 2011 by

What would it take for our church to become a movement? What would it look like for us to take steps in that direction? Are we even putting the pieces in place for that to happen? Is that really even … Continue reading →

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Pray for the Philippines

Posted on August 23, 2011 by

The Philippines is a nation of nearly 94 million people, and this past week we had a native Philippino speak to us about some of the challenges she faces as a Christian in her country. She is seeking to teach … Continue reading →

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“Why do you eat and drink with tax collectors and sinners?”

Posted on August 18, 2011 by

The pharisees were uncomfortable with Jesus’ willingness to spend time with those who were generally treated like outcasts in ancient Israelite society. Why? They certainly were interested in maintaining ritual purity, and they thought that being around ‘sinners’ would make … Continue reading →

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