I don’t even like the word evangelism. I don’t know if I ever have. But, call it what you like, all followers of Jesus are given the task to Make Disciples of people that are currently NOT followers of Jesus.

The Gospel Sync – #68 – Matthew 12:38-42 Rather Listen? Click here… Welcome Back! Today, we’ll be looking at the Gospel of Matthew to see how disciple makers ought to respond to highly resistant people.   So let’s dive in. (Click here to get a copy of the Gospel Sync document)  The Gospel – Matthew 12:38-42 … Continue reading "You Can’t Push a Rope"

Burn-out - or exhaustion due to chronic work-related stress - is a danger for everyone. Listen in as Bobby F, a missionary with 26+ years of field experience and currently a counselor to missionaries, shares his own story of burn-out, signs to watch for, tips for prevention, and the root cause of burn-out that surprised us! Bobby recommended several "soul care" authors and books:Steve SmithTrevor Hudson - Cycle of GraceRichard FosterDallas WillardRuth Haley Barton- An Introduction to Silence […]

#67 – Matthew 12:29–37, Mark 3:27-30, Luke 11:21-22 Rather listen? Click here… Welcome Back! Today, we’ll be combining the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke to learn how to avoid the mistake of taking too much ownership of our ministries.  So let’s dive in. (Click here to get a copy of the Gospel Sync document)  … Continue reading "The Darkside  "

I could say “Find some ponds to fish in,” but I think before we fish we might just need to go find some ponds.

As we engage with local believers and churches on the mission field, largely for the purposes of training, what do we do when they have different doctrinal beliefs than we do? To what extent should we partner with them, and how? What about churches that are more "charismatic" or have some "prosperity gospel" leanings? Listen in as we discuss how to handle this common issue on the field. 

Let me give you a practical story. There is a man in my neighborhood who lives a few blocks down.

#66 – Matthew 12:22-28, Mark 3:22-26, Luke 11:14-20 Rather listen? Click here… Welcome Back! Today, we’ll be combining the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke to see how demonizing someone’s ministry has its dangers.   So let’s dive in. (Click here to get a copy of the Gospel Sync document)  The Gospel – Matthew 12:22-28, Mark … Continue reading "“That’s of the Devil!”"

While there are exceptions, the infrequency of finding actual people of peace would beg us to take a step back.

Seven Dangers Visionaries Ought to Avoid Rather Listen? Click Here… When a visionary goes beyond the God given message and the recipients start to feel oppressed and manipulated by the constant drumbeat of the dream, people can be over-catalyzed. The weariness of an “overly catalyzed” soul resonates deeply with me. I have stood on both … Continue reading "Over-Catalyzing Visionaries"

#65 – Mark 3:20–21, Luke 8:1–3 Rather listen? Click here… Welcome Back! Today, we’ll be combining the gospels of Mark and Luke to observe the work ethic of Jesus and His church.   So let’s dive in. (Click here to get a copy of the Gospel Sync document)  The Gospel – Mark 3:20–21, Luke 8:1–3 Soon … Continue reading "A Kingdom Work Ethic"

Jesse, Jacob C, and Will J are coworkers and brothers in our city that have been meeting weekly for the past 3 years intentionally to "walk in the light together" - to be able to intentionally share the hard stuff and sin struggles in a safe, trustworthy place. This has been extremely influential for all three in their health and growth. Listen in as they share how their group grew in trusting one another and how you can pursue similar trusting, open relationships in your life.The guys have […]

Recently, our church went through the Book of Acts together, and several times it mentions they gathered the church together and reported all the things God had done. I haven’t shared a “report” in a long time but we want you to join us in praising God for His goodness. Deb and I are still … Continue reading "Hi Friends and Family,"

Rodger Shull shares how his team moved from a two by two strategy to an oikos strategy.

When we fail to intentionally process our uncomfortable emotions, they pile up and come out later at unexpected times and in inappropriate ways, and we can become dull and jaded. Listen in as Elizabeth Smith, COO of www.tcktraining.com and author of The Practice of Processing, shares how to establish rhythms for naming and sorting our emotions, and then proceeding in healthy ways. 

So I’m a little late to this party. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, came out in 2016 and I just watched it in 2024. If you are not familiar with the Star Wars Saga then feel free to ignore this post. If you are familiar with it, you’ll remember that Rogue One is the Disney-made story of how the Rebels obtained the plans for the Death Star. It immediately precedes Episode 4. Some key connections between Rogue One and reaching a lost and dying world:The theme of sacrifice was huge.The call to […]

The Gospel Sync – #64 – Luke 7:36–50 Rather Listen? Click here… Welcome Back! Today, we’ll be looking at the Gospel of Luke to see how Jesus addresses the issue of self-righteousness.  So let’s dive in. (Click here to get a copy of the Gospel Sync document)  The Gospel – Luke 7:36–50 Then one of … Continue reading "Missing the Punchline"

Scripture memory can often feel like a duty or too much work, but when we take small steps to incorporate it into our days, it results in so much joy and fruit in our lives! Listen in as coworkers and busy moms Laura and Micah share how they have prioritized and benefited from scripture memory in their lives on the field. 

A Painting by Jessica and Ava Wood Rather Listen, Click Here… Introduction My daughter-in-law is a gifted artist. We recently toured her in-home studio and there was a particular abstract style I really liked. The characters, although nondescript, exhibit different personalities. The earth tone she used made me reflect on what I would imagine ancient … Continue reading "Jesus Christ and His Apostles"

The Gospel Sync – #63 – Matthew 11:20–30 Rather Listen? Click here… Welcome Back! Today, we’ll be discussing the Gospel of Matthew to discover how Jesus loved people so much, He was willing to warn them of coming judgment.   So let’s dive in. (Click here to get a copy of the Gospel Sync document)  The … Continue reading "The Bridge is Out!"