I have a friend who is the director of an indigenous ministry in southeast Asia. He has repeatedly emailed me over the past few years about persecution in Laos. Typically, reports of persecution are not publicly distributed because they can bring about worse persecution for the people involved. In this case, they have asked me [...]
Today I am reminded in a rather sad way of why I am a Christian. Matt Green pointed me to an article posted by Kevin Myers titled, “Africa is giving nothing to anyone – apart from AIDS.” The basic premise of Mr. Meyer’s article is that the unbroken poverty cycle in Africa should cause us [...]
Here’s the latest feed from Missions Catalyst! For more details, click here! Missions Catalyst e-Magazine is a free, weekly electronic missions digest designed to inspire and equip Christians worldwide for global ministry. Please use it for your prayers, pass along what you learn to others, and forward this edition to anyone you think might be [...]
I have been thinking about giving lately. Here are a few thoughts on why we give – not written from the perspective of the recipient church or organization, but as a donor. What do we, as donors, want from the ministries to which we give? Information: We want to be kept informed about the progress [...]
Sometimes I get that urge to do something artistic. Last week LifeHacker posted an article about making “Small Planet” images. I happened to be in the small Minneapolis suburb I grew up in called Spring Lake Park. I snapped a quick set of photos and created an SLP Small World (my hometown is “famous” for [...]
Great article for your reading pleasure at the Chicago Tribune. Check it out and let me know your thoughts: Jesus in China
Many of my loyal readers know that I am involved with planning a conference in December of 2008 called “Story’08.” The trailer came out today! Here is it, in all it’s high-speed glory: Download Visit the Story’08 website for more details.
China Earthquake Interview This is a recorded Skype interview with an American who has been helping with the earthquake relief efforts in China. If you want to give financially to assist in this disaster, here’s how: 1. Use this link for donations to Pioneers: https://secure.call-kc.com/pioneers/ 2. It will ask “Please accept my gift for:” and [...]
Here’s the latest feed from Missions Catalyst! For more details, click here! Missions Catalyst e-Magazine is a free, weekly electronic missions digest designed to inspire and equip Christians worldwide for global ministry. Please use it for your prayers, pass along what you learn to others, and forward this edition to anyone you think might be [...]
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 [...]
