When we discuss the Great Commission and the task of evangelism, we often speak of “sharing our faith.” But is this an accurate description of our mission? Elliot Clark believes that it is not. Clark works to train church leaders overseas with Training Leaders International. And he believes that our terminology has become one of the reasons that we … [Read more...]
Thinking Like a Missionary
The Christmas season provides many natural opportunities to talk about Jesus with co-workers, neighbors, classmates, friends and family. But how can we do this effectively? Lesslie Newbigin was a British theologian who spent the bulk of his ministry as a missionary in India. Below is an adapted list of his suggested ingredients for an effective … [Read more...]
Stop Hiding
After calming the storms on the Sea of Galilee, Jesus brought his disciples to the eastern shore. There they encountered a man who was possessed by many demons. This man was known by everyone in the region because he lived in the cemetery, ran around naked, cut himself, and yelled out at the top of his lungs. Jesus cast the demons out of the man … [Read more...]
Sharing Our Faith in an Antagonistic Culture
We live in a time of unique opportunity when it comes to sharing our faith. The wide reach of the internet and the migration of people groups are just two factors that bring people into proximity with the gospel message. But there are other factors that make this a challenging time for evangelism. People are often increasingly isolated in our … [Read more...]
Savory Speech in a Snarky Society
It seems to me that we as a culture are too easily offended. Recently, Phil Robertson, of Duck Dynasty fame, expressed his convictions regarding homosexuality. Under intense pressure from the LGBT community, A&E suspended Robertson and the show. Colin Cowherd was a national sports radio personality with ESPN. Earlier this year he made … [Read more...]