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One of the ways Webster defines niche is “a specialized market” I think there are 100′s of what I call mission niches. These are specialized ministries that are a vital part of missions. We tend to think of people involved in missions as being on the front lines or in support roles. I know that [...]

Recently I was having a conversation with a Skybridge Community member (www.skybridgecommunity.net) who served effectively with a mission organization in Europe. This person transitioned from being a full time Christian ministry worker to a marketplace worker. Here is what they said that really stuck with me. “I  am part of Skybridge because I  am completely [...]

Last week we came to the states for a one year home assignment. We will miss Germany for sure but we are looking forward to our time in the states this year.  I will be doing the same work and travel as I did in Germany but basing out of Knoxville. So I am trying [...]

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 [...]

Recently we moved from one apartment to another in our city. One of the teachers at my wife’s school brought by dinner one evening. It was a great treat and really helped out a lot in a time of need.  Her and her husband brought over homemade stew that was cooked in a pressure cooker. [...]

This week I am at the Velocity 2011 conference put on by ChurchPlanters.com.  We have been at this event the last four years. Here is why! I If had one  “do over” in my church planting ministry career it would be for the new churches that I have been a part of to become globally [...]

Recently we had Skybridge Community retreat.  Skybridge is a network for people who work regular jobs here in Europe but live out their lives with intentionality in the marketplace and city.  At the end of the retreat we took some time to talk about our churches back home. I proposed the idea that we each [...]