Perspectives on a Missional Life
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My friend, JD Greear's random quotes from Sacred Search. Good stuff. I am intrigued now to read the book, too. I just finished reading through Gary Thomas’ Sacred Search, a valuable book for single Christians that challenges a lot of our society’s conventional wisdom about dating. Here are just a few (pretty random) highlights: “In... Continue Reading →
Awesome video about living a life for God... as ambassadors sent into this world. Everyone has a place in missions. What's yours?
What are YOU willing to do to be His hands, His heart & His voice??, Awesome video about living a life for God... as ambassadors sent into this world. Everyone has a place in missions. What's yours?
Pastors, team leaders, and volunteers going on mission need to be concerned about the increasing trend of crisis situations when traveling overseas. Obviously, Mexico and the border have been a recent concern for us here in Texas, and then the team detained in Haiti has been a strong reminder that despite our benevolent intentions, things can... Continue Reading →
The Marati People of India, Embraced Unengaged by men, but not by God! (First Hand Account By L.D., edited by Ariadne Harrison*) Keller, TX – In November of 2011 God put it on my heart to lead our church to “embrace” a second unengaged unreached people group. The Holy Spirit stirred me to pray about... Continue Reading →
When you are engaging in missions with various partners, it is important to think strategically & to maximize long-term ministry by asking the right questions. Here is a list of questions to start you off: 1. People on the Ground - Is there an ongoing ministry presence on the ground by church planters or missionaries?... Continue Reading →
Being Missional is not an event or a project that we just add on to our busy schedule. As Christians, being missional is a lifestyle. We are to be salt and light and make disciples as we go. We can be missional in everyday ways through our normal routine & activities. Here are a few ideas... Continue Reading →
This sweet dog has been one of the greatest evangelistic tools I have! She loves making people friends & she is filled with joy that spills over onto others wherever she goes! My neighborhood is diverse and the homes are filled with people who are unfamiliar with the Jesus story and God's indescribable grace. I... Continue Reading →
We have a purpose for our existence. To live SENT.
As the deer pants for streams of water so, too, do the people in the inner city of Lima thirst for God. Amid the rushing traffic and whirl of pedestrians, there lies a forgotten people. People on the fringes. People who are ignored, pushed aside, or left to make their own way in this world. There is devastating poverty and streets teeming with people without hope.
Missional \’mish-ə-nəl\ adj: 1: referring to the essence of someone or something as being on mission 2: permeating the mindset,focus, strategies, and performance of a church 3: pointing, showing, modeling the way of following Jesus 4: not a program, but the driving force; not related to model, size, style, or culture. See related terms: incarnational;... Continue Reading →
Missional Mayhem 