Ten Mistakes Church Planters Make
To help new church planters avoid potential pitfalls, Vajko addresses ten major errors which can occur when planting churches.
Opening Ourselves to New Movements, Voices, and Opportunities
How do I determine what God’s purpose is for my generation? What is my generation’s relationship to the work of Christ? The clues to answer these questions may be found by looking at a group that missed God’s purpose.
Restriction and Risk: Measuring Levels of Restriction and Risk and Determining Appropriate Strategies
As levels of restrictions on Christians increased, God gave wisdom to continue being a strong witness. Three factors played a significant role.
Church Planting in a Week: Implications for Long-term Ministry — Bolivia, a Case Study
One trip changes the way the author sees short-term ministry. The key to effectiveness, he says, lies in three basic ideas.
That’s Not Fatigue: Dealing with Unresolved Grief
When grief goes unresolved, it will eventually deplete our resources until we can no longer function properly. The author shares steps toward renewal.
Transformational Development: Lessons from Central Asia
A case study of how small and medium enterprises are positively impacting local communities.
Symposium on Persecution: Don’t Call It Persecution When It’s Not
Can we put parameters around what we call religious persecution? Five leaders speak out.
In Search of Community: Islam, Christianity, and MBBs in the Middle
Learn how one community center is bridging the Christian-Muslim divide.
Heart Language, Heart Worship
God has used heart language to encourage worship in one context. Scott offers principles for those seeking to begin the process.
How Much Syncretism Is Allowed?
As mediators of the gospel, we need to critically assess syncretistic/contextual questions in the Church.