If you have never shared your faith, you are not alone. Ninety-five percent of Christians have never shared their faith according to Bible.org. Less than two percent are involved in a ministry of evangelism. And 71 percent don't give towards the Great Commission. Next month is GO Month with the entire month devoted to evangelistic outreaches worldwide in 150 nations. GO Day is … [Read more...] about Christians prepare worldwide for outreach
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.
The luxury of choice
I wish I could say that hearing her childhood story was unusual, or in any way surprising. It was too commonplace, too normal to even shock me anymore. I had asked a simple conversation-starting question. But underneath it was an ignorant assumption. “Had you always wanted to be a nurse?” I asked. She proceeded to tell me that … [Read more...] about The luxury of choice
Sir George Williams, founder of the YMCA
How many today realize that George Williams was the Billy Graham of the 19th Century? Whenever he crossed the Atlantic Ocean, he made a point of personally sharing Christ and giving out literature to everyone on the ocean liner. Powerful movements, especially those touching youth, can usually be traced to one visionary individual who sets the “genetic code” … [Read more...] about Sir George Williams, founder of the YMCA
Intersectional theory impacting sharing the Gospel
Have you ever wondered what is going on with so much discussion around who is more marginalized and victimized? It is hard to have a conversation that focuses on aspects of race, gender, sexuality or ethnicity without bumping into the ‘victim’ card. The reason for all this is the rise of intersectional theory. No longer do facts and reality determine objective truth – rather … [Read more...] about Intersectional theory impacting sharing the Gospel
Is mission a thing?
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?