Planting Churches the Way They See the World
Our DBA ethnic church-planting cohort training advocates the use of the Six Best Practices. These practices were formulated overseas and used for ethnic church planters who focused upon and planted among Atheists, Buddhists, Hindus, and Muslims. When we arrived in...
Curry and Cross-Cultural Church Planting
There’s something beautifully simple – and profoundly spiritual – about eating curry with friends from another culture. The aromas, spices, and colors carry stories: of families, migrations, suffering, celebration, and the shared longing for home. Sitting...
Reflections from Metropolis, Illinois: A 50-Year Journey Back
Last weekend, I returned to Metropolis, Illinois—a place etched in my memory and from my formative years—for my 50th high school reunion. The town, known to many as the Home of Superman, holds a quieter kind of heroism for me: the everyday courage of classmates...
Christians Facing Persecution, Ostracism, and Ridicule
Across the world, many Christians face not only spiritual battles but also very real opposition—persecution, ostracism, and ridicule—simply for following Jesus Christ. While some experience violent hostility, others endure social rejection, mockery, or discrimination...