This month, we continue to examine the unreached people groups within the DFW metroplex. This time, we shifted our focus from South Asian people to East Asian people, specifically the Japanese people. When Toyota relocated its national headquarters to Frisco, many...
Nationality: India – Total Local Population: 26K – Majority Religion: Hindu – Evangelical Status: Unreached – Engagement Status: Unengaged Who are the Gujarati? The Gujarati are a relatively peaceful people, except for religious tensions that...
In our previous discussions, I’ve underscored the transformative power of the Incarnational mission approach. This approach, rooted in close and personal ministry, is a profound way to embody God’s love and the gospel of Christ. By embracing this approach,...
We can neglect the discipline of understanding the nations next door, who are among us in our neighborhoods. Some say, “It takes too much time to get to know and understand the nations among us; all we need to do is share the gospel, and they will respond.” In...
As I work with and among people who commit their lives to full-time ministry, I am continually reminded of the need for perseverance. Their narratives and stories reveal a spirit that does not give up, no matter the results. Several years ago, a research study looked...
I once took an extended trip to the Ryukyuan Island, a collection of islands between Japan proper and Taiwan, with Okinawa Island being the most well-known. I had the privilege of visiting all the Ryukyuan islands. However, one island still stands out in my mind: a...