Link to all Chapters – Text & Audio “I will raise my eyes to the mountains; from where will my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. He will not allow your foot to slip; He who watches over you will not slumber.”  Psalm 121:1-3 High Highs & Low … Continue reading "Chapter 26 – Mountain Phase"

Why we need to think clearly about "going into the harvest"

ENGLISH / ESPAÑOL Welcome Back! Today, we’ll be looking at the Gospels of Matthew and Mark to see the results of one man’s testimony.   So let’s get started. (Click here to get a copy of the Gospel Sync document)  Matthew 15:29–31, Mark 7:31–37 Then Jesus left the region of Tyre and went through Sidon and … Continue reading "The Power of Their Story – #106"

What followed was over a decade of labor built on the decades of others in prayer, patient relationship building, language and culture learning, painful setbacks, fierce opposition, and the slow work of catalytic discipleship. This journey would cost the lives of martyrs. It wasn’t glamorous. It wasn’t rapid. But it was the necessary groundwork for what God would later do.

Continuing with our series on the 5 "T's" or stewardships of team leaders, we discuss teaming with missionary leaders Willie and Emily. Willie and Emily have been doing church planting work and leading teams in South Asia for over a decade, and share biblical principles and practical tips on how to team well- not for teaming's sake, but for the missionary task. How do we stay focused on the work, while also caring well for team members? Listen in.

Kingdom Kernel Collection 2 Samuel 7:11b-16 – The Dual Nature of Prophecy: Iniquity, Kingdom, and Christ’s Eternal Reign  Introduction: The Davidic Covenant’s Prophetic Depth The prophecy in 2 Samuel 7:11b-16 presents a fascinating dual nature, applying both to Solomon and Jesus the Messiah. This passage, known as the Davidic Covenant, establishes God’s promise to David … Continue reading "Kingdom Kernel #6 –  Did Jesus Commit Iniquity?"

Link to all Chapters – Text & Audio But He said to them, “I have food to eat that you do not know about…My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me and to accomplish His work.” John 4:32 & 34 Scavenge to Survive There was no centralized issue facility in Ranger … Continue reading "Chapter 25 – Camp Darby"

ENGLISH / ESPAÑOL Welcome Back! Today, we’ll be looking at the Gospels of Matthew and Mark to see how Jesus responded to persistent faith and how He modeled rhythms of rest.   So let’s get started. (Click here to get a copy of the Gospel Sync document)  Matthew 15:21–28, Mark 7:24–30 Leaving that place, Jesus withdrew … Continue reading "The Dog Lady on the Beach – #105"

A person who would actually state that they are a Christian said they weren’t ready to be a disciple. It was almost as if they were saying that being a disciple is different from being a Christian. It left me confused.

Continuing our series on the 5 "T's," or 5 stewardships of team leaders, Jesse discusses Training and Tools with missionary leader Kenny B. Listen in as Kenny shares key principles for effective training and practical tips for creating and conducting your own training and tools in your context. This is a must-listen for every missionary!

Link to all Chapters – Text & Audio “Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful…” Hebrews 10:23 Confirmation  The sterile corridors of the morgue echoed with Kristen’s determined footsteps. This was her third visit in as many weeks, each time armed with the same unshakable … Continue reading "Chapter 24 – Dream or Nightmare"

Isaiah 9:1-7 & Jeremiah 23:1-8 – The Multiplicative Nature of God’s Kingdom: A Prophetic and Christological Exploration  Introduction The concept of the multiplicative nature of the Kingdom of God is a profound theme woven throughout Scripture, revealing the expansive and transformative power of God’s reign. This essay will analyze this concept, focusing on the word … Continue reading "Kingdom Kernel #5 – The Multiplicative Mission of the King"

In this episode, I dive into the rich history of the church in Asia as explored in Volume II of Samuel Moffett’s A History of Christianity in Asia. I share key insights from his missional perspective, categorizing practices into ineffective, sometimes effective, and always effective.

I recently finished Volume II of Samuel Moffett’s A History of Christianity in Asia. This massive two volume work provides a comprehensive overview of the church in Asia from its beginnings in the first century up to 1900.

ENGLISH / ESPAÑOL Welcome Back! Today, we’ll be looking at the Gospels of Matthew and Mark to see some of Jesus’ views of the heart.  So let’s get started. (Click here to get a copy of the Gospel Sync document)  Matthew 15:10–20, Mark 7:14–23 Jesus called the crowd to Him and said, “All of you, … Continue reading "From the Bottom of My Heart? – #104"

At this time in history, more people are on the move in the global diaspora than ever before. The recent changes to immigration funding and processes in America have caused many people to think deeply about the movement of people.

Every Team Leader needs to steward 5 "T's:" Targets, Teaming, Tools, Training, and Tracking. Listen in as Jesse and Jimmy discuss the necessity of clear targets - a people or place with a common language and culture - that the team focuses on with a clear church-planting strategy. Jesse and Jimmy discuss the process South Asia leaders went through to divide South Asia into 104 "megasegment" targets, the value of tracking stages of progress in every people group, and CELEBRATE progress among […]

Introduction: Communication Chaos Chapter 1: Communication Characters Chapter 2: Active Listening Chapter 3: The Art of Asking Questions Chapter 4: Navigating Difficult Conversations Chapter 5: The Silent Symphony Chapter 6: The Dialogue Dance Chapter 7: The Art of Awkward Silence Chapter 8: Small Group Circus Conclusion – From Finger Painting to Picasso “Scripture quotations taken … Continue reading "The Art of Discussion – A Laughable Look at a Very Serious Subject"

Link to all Chapters – Text & Audio “O Lord, I beseech You, may Your ear be attentive to the prayer of Your servant and the prayer of Your servants who delight to revere Your name, and make Your servant successful today and grant him compassion before this man.” Nehemiah 1:11 In the Shadow of … Continue reading "Chapter 23 – The Cost of Survival"

What is the best way to apply Jesus commands in Luke 10 to an American context?