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Cross Starts Today!
Today begins the Cross Conference, a student missions conference focused on reaching the unreached and unengaged people groups of the world. I’m thrilled to be here in Louisville as over 3,500...
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One of the Most Significant Days in Church History: Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday
Today, January 13th, is celebrated around the Muslim world as the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday. In the Muslim world the day is called “Mawlid.” The earliest roots of the celebration dates back to the...
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Being a Missions-Centered Local Church: Lessons from Johnson Ferry Baptist...
Perhaps the most missions-centered local church I’ve ever visited is Johnson Ferry Baptist Church in Marietta, Georgia. Pastor Bryant Wright, the elders and staff at Johnson Ferry have by God’s grace...
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Summer Reading for Those Who Love Classic Books and Missions
Sometimes you have that rare opportunity to combine loves and passions that don’t normally intersect. It’s the cookies-n-cream of life. Pure genius doubled and multiplied. When I attended the Clarus...
View ArticleCROSS 2015: A Free, One-Night Missions Simulcast on Feb. 27
Editor’s note: Today’s post is by Isaac Adams, who works to serve the efforts of CROSS. I’ll be speaking at CROSS 2015 with my brothers and friends John Piper, David Platt, Mack Stiles, and Kevin...
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Reflections on the Recent Trip to Southeast Asia
Well, I’m trying to get back in stride here at the church and with life in Cayman. It’s been a great couple of days back. I returned to the same loving family and congregation that sent me off nearly...
View ArticleZealous Husbands Who Destroy Their Marriages for the Ministry
C. Michael Patton: Friends (and especially young zealous husbands or soon to be husbands), don’t make the mistake of having your passion for ministry end your marriage. Your first ministry is your...
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Disaster Relief and the Social Gospel
I trust most everyone has seen and heard the tragic reports coming from Haiti. The aftermath of a 7.0 earthquake in that impoverished nation is nothing short of devastating. The cries most certainly...
View ArticleWhy Pray for the Lord to Send Workers to the Field?
Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on...
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I’m a Complementarian, But… Women Are Missionaries
We continue with our discussion of complementarianism. Complementarianism is the biblical belief that both men and women are made in the image of God, are equal in dignity and worth, yet have...
View ArticleThe Hip Hop Generation Goes Cross-Cultural Missions
Sean Demars on Missions from Pen Creative, LLC on Vimeo. I appreciated Sean Demars comments about the necessity and urgency of cross-cultural missions. We don’t sometimes feel that urgency because...
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Do Missions and Sports Mix?
Well, I don’t know if missions and sports mix or not, but it’s been great for a sports fan to be in Michigan this past weekend! First, there was the Michigan v. Michigan State football game on...
View ArticleRead ‘em and Weep: More on “Insider Movements” and Bible Translation
Psalm 119: 129 Your statutes are wonderful; therefore I obey them. 130 The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple. 131 I open my mouth and pant, longing for your...
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