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Last week I was a part of a group that went to Central Asia. We visited Istanbul but also went on a tour of the seven churches of Asia Minor. You can read about those churches in the early chapters of the book of Revelation. It was really an incredible opportunity for us at The [...]

This week I am in Orlando for the Exponential Church planting conference. It is a huge gathering of people involved in church planting at various levels. I arrived in time to go to church this Easter Sunday morning. I went to the gathering at www.westpointchurch.org on the outskirts of Orlando. It was the first time [...]

Michael Frost this morning said at “The Church in a Broken World” in Budapest that “to whom you’ve been sent should shape your church, not where you meet”. I recall in my church planting days in the states that a big discussion amongst the launch team was finding that perfect meeting space. After all most [...]

I have read a few  posts over the years on the “downside” of short term teams. Sure there are some things you need to consider when you go on a trip. So I thought why not do a quick list on why short-term teams can be good? Here you go! If the church has a [...]

Last week I was  on the west coast in several churches and networks talking about East Asia to potential partners. We had a great time in several cities there. There are some tremendous opportunities there. Part of the conversation that I led was about the “sending church” as I walked (or sprinted) through Acts.  As [...]

This weekend I have been in Norfolk, Virginia. I had some great conversations with three pastors in this city. I am very much a novice at what I am about to write but want to learn more about this subject. I am intrigued. This area is sometimes called Hampton Roads and then at other times  [...]

Several years ago  I was talking with a couple who had been on the mission field for over 30 years. I asked the couple about what was the one thing that kept them on the field over the years. Her answer was quite profound- She looked at her husband and said “we have never both [...]