By John Hall Is mission a “thing”? In many cases, we use mission in a sentence like we refer to a sport. For example, if we say, “I’m going to play volleyball,” volleyball is used as a noun. In a similar way, someone might say, “I’m going on a mission trip.” Now I’m not great with grammar, but I do recall that in elementary school they learned me that a noun is a person, … [Read more...] about Is mission a thing?
Mission
Engaging in the mission of the church, to share the good news of Jesus to our neighbours and to the world. Encouraging those who are being persecuted for their faith, and coming alongside those ministering in the name of Jesus.
Dr. Livingstone left his heart in Africa
Dr. David Livingstone originally trained as a missionary doctor to China. When that door closed because of the opium wars, Livingstone ended up in Cape Town, South Africa. Having received the Royal Geographic Society’s highest golden medal, Livingstone lived in an era where no occupation was more admired than that of an African explorer. Sir Roger … [Read more...] about Dr. Livingstone left his heart in Africa
The context for discipleship
By John Hall Mission Central will be initiating more conversations about what it means to be a disciple in the coming years, as we try to bring about a shift in our understanding of mission. We are interested in discipleship because it is fundamentally tied to mission. What we mean is that we serve a God who is on mission. His love compels him to reach into creation … [Read more...] about The context for discipleship
William Carey: Father of modern missions
With our first ever online Mission Central Conference being held January 29 to 31, we all can gain inspiration from the father of Modern Missions. William Carey had a humble beginning as a village shoemaker in Paulersbury, England. He was fascinated with reading books about science, history and travel journals of explorers like Captain … [Read more...] about William Carey: Father of modern missions
Authorities raid Chinese house church
Local Chinese authorities raided a house church in Taiyuan, in Shanxi province, during its Sunday service on Nov.15, before detaining the preacher and six other members. According to International Christian Concern (ICC) www.persecution.org, at around 9:20 am, a team of officials hailing from the public security bureau, ethnic and religious affairs bureau, … [Read more...] about Authorities raid Chinese house church