Jesus called his followers to spread the word about him. That what we call The Great Commission (Matt. 28:16-20). But for so many Christians sharing their faith is such a difficult thing to do. I used to feel like I didn’t know what to say to people. I felt uncertain about my role in evangelism. … Read more
There is a friend of mine who was working as a night security guard. And a second security guard came to him at about 3:00 in the morning and just said, “You’re a Christian, aren’t you?” It was accusatory, right. So, my friend did not assume what would happen next was going to be, like, … Read more
This is such a common question! For the first three years of our church’s life after we planted, we laid a missional theology, but people began asking this very question: “but how?!” At the risk of sounding self-serving, I was honored to co-write a resource trying to address that very question, called A Field Guide … Read more
Christianity doesn’t enjoy the place in my society now as it did in the past. Christianity has moved from shaping our society to becoming that weird uncle you try to avoid at family gatherings. Many Christians are left fearful and with the longing for peace. But how does Jesus respond to the fearful? Christians believe … Read more
So, during the Christmas season you’re gonna be around people who know nothing of Christ, know nothing of what this story is about, know nothing of their need for this Savior. That may be a friend, that may be a fellow worker, that may be a family member. And, it’s just so tempting to be … Read more
Growing up in the 80’s, I watched Honey I Shrunk the Kids. The movie is basically about the adventures of some kids who are accidentally shrunken down to the size of insects. So much of the culture around me says that bigger is better; size is the measure of success. I wondered if this was … Read more
I don’t like to write. In fact, I have avoided writing a book for more than six years. But I couldn’t hold back any longer, because my heart has been captured by a vision that I cannot shake. This vision is Jesus saturation — every man, woman, and child in every place having a daily … Read more
‘Knowing Christ – loving him, worshiping him, meditating on him, enjoying him, and becoming more like him – is the primary resource every evangelist must have’ – Megan Hill. Joyfully Spreading the Word edited by Kathleen Nielsen and Gloria Furman focuses on the centrality of evangelism in the Christian life. Now, joy probably isn’t a … Read more
Could it be that when Jesus told us to “love your neighbour”, that he meant for us to literally love our neighbours? In a world with higher fences, and bigger garages; commuting to work, church and shopping centres… In a world that is isolated and dislocated… In a world that is medicated by our phones… … Read more
The clouds had been building for a couple of days waiting for the chance to break free from their restraints. You know what the Autumn rains are like – when it rains, it pours. The downpour, then, was no surprise. Nor when the power went out. Nor the flood that cut us off from the … Read more