The civil war continued sporadically. My friend took me to see the community development project he managed in a village about two hours North of Phnom Penh, Cambodia. But for a long time, nothing much had changed. The village was caught between two opposing forces and they were unsure which way the outcome would turn. […]
Sarah, a good friend, has stopped attending church. This was not a matter of a loss of faith or a desire to rebel in some way. An intelligent and well informed university graduate in her thirties, the reasons she gave were these. The church in its life, culture and preaching had nothing much to do […]
My friend has OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder). He has also been an effective missionary for about 20 years. He has recently emailed a large number of friends and colleagues to make known his OCD which mostly till now he has kept hidden. Notice that I did not write that he is OCD. He is not […]
The international church is the realization of God’s original plan for humanity, and as such, being a part of them enhances our refinement process. God’s desire was always that humanity would fill the earth (Genesis 1:28-30). He gave us a head start by planting a Garden for us, and then instead of expanding the Garden […]
FORMATION: We challenge and equip international Church leaders to effectively engage with God in his global kingdom restoration movement. Forming is the idea of flexing to fit a required shape. How do you become God’s shape to effectively engage with God in his global Kingdom restoration movement in your city, country and continent? Who and […]
“The history of humanity is defined in part by the migration of individuals, families and entire communities. Since time immemorial, natural disasters, economic need, armed conflict, political and religious persecution, racial and cultural marginalization — among other factors —- have generated relocation within national or ethnic boundaries or across borders.” Daniel Rodas. One of God’s […]
The International Church is a kairos call to a profound need and compelling opportunity. God is sovereignly and supernaturally planting and building international churches in unparalleled numbers around the globe. The unprecedented diaspora scattering has created cutting-edge potential for the International Church to reach every tribe, tongue, and nation. The International Church is the collection […]
Consider these recent critical developments: 2016 was a year of great political upheaval in several countries which has resulted in an even increased polarization between people in those countries and between countries. Narrowly defined nationalism is rising up against the globalization that is seen to be the cause of so many problems.[1] Hate speech and […]
What happens on the Inside when it blows up on the Outside? Part I David experienced outside blow ups through life and learned to navigate his insides by leaning into God. When he lost his country, job, reputation, wife, mentor, friend and sanity he learned some life lessons that we would do well to learn […]
Ask a hundred church leaders, “What is the essence of Christian Discipleship?” and possibly you will get around 100 different answers! There will be much in common for most of them but ambiguity about the nature of discipleship seems to be the norm. What is the central core of discipleship? In an average multi-everything International […]