Nurturing an Organizational Culture with a Developmental Bias

Many ministry organizations don’t seem to fully comprehend the impact of their organizational culture in creating an environment in which people thrive. This awareness is an essential prerequisite to leading with a developmental bias.
Embracing the Nations: The Calvary Story

The blessings and challenges of being a multi-cultural church, and eight steps church leaders must keep in min and practice as they move to become a truly authentic multicultural church.
Biblical Storying with Post-Christian Generations

Some of the things I’ve learned on my 10 year journey.
Catch Me if I Fall: Premature Departure from the Field

A guide to help agencies and churches make decisions and plan for contingencies when workers may need to leave the field early.
All in the Family: Nepotism & Mission?

Is nepotism good or bad? A look at the practical issues and what the Bible has to say about the topic.
Consuming Peanuts in the USA and India: Reflecting on the Controversy over Insider Movements

The gospel is not a product; it is a person—Jesus. What does this mean to workers from the West trying to share the gospel with those from Muslim backgrounds?
The Power of Diversity in Global Missions

A broad look at ethnic and cultural diversity, principles in relation to diversity, and challenges for those in global settings today.
A Cross-cultural Missional Life in Three Stages

A practical, three-stage checklist that workers in transition might use as a way of identifying where they are and what lies ahead.
Re-imaging Medical Missions: Results of the PRISM Survey

Comprehensive survey of potential medical missionaries reveals significant challenges in the days to come.
Vitality of Spiritual Retreat for Those Who Minister

The study of rest and Sabbath necessitates not only research for validation, but more importantly, a qualitative approach steeped in experiential learning and practice.