A week or two ago I posted an article entitled Simple Steps for Eternal Consequences. This was something I wrote some years ago. It includes a list of books to read on cross-cultural mission. The list is old and outdated, referring to a previous generation’s stories. What books would be on list for today’s cross-cultural [...]
This is a list of 12 things anybody can do to get started on building their heart for the world’s people. I have used this list at various speaking engagements when people say, “I am not ready to actually go, what can I do to get started?” – Ted 1. Personally “adopt” a country or [...]
Note: I am introducing a new series entitled “Why I Went.” I am asking people who cashed in the American Dream for a much bigger dream of sacrificial service in the Great Commission. This week I bring you the story of one of my best friends (at least in the other hemisphere – he says [...]
I received a copy of the “Marketing Genius” book summary this week. I think it has an interesting little snippet about mapping the current environment. They look at the following: Hot Spots – This is where demand converges and everybody wants to play (for example, all phone companies want to deliver multi-media capabilities). Cool Places [...]
I have a special interest in charitable giving because the food on my table is provided by generous givers. When I saw that Arthur Brooks had written a book on who gives in our society I obviously wanted to read it. When it arrived I was a bit surprised to find out that it was, [...]
In a report in “The Chronicle of Philanthropy” (November 9th, 2006, page 27) a study reveals that of 100,000 Protestant congregations surveyed, giving by church members to support religious missions, education, and social services was 0.38%. That means that not even one percent of income is directed to missions. The number does not break out [...]
Last week I attended a conference in Atlanta conducted by Rick Warren and his staff from Saddleback Church. The purpose of the conference was to bring agencies in and inform them about the efforts that Saddleback is taking to mobilize churches for mission. It was a great couple of days and a bit of an [...]
In 1985 I knew very few missions pastors. Today, they are everywhere. One of the things I like to do is ask them, “How long have you been on home staff?” They usually don’t like it. In years gone by, missionary agencies could plan future staffing around returning field missionaries. These folks, seasoned and experienced, [...]
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