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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 [...]

The other day I was speaking in a small group bible study about missions. It was on a Sunday morning so I guess you could call it Sunday School.  It  was one of the times where you talk to the church about what is going on in the world and ways you are seeing God [...]

I am sitting at a conference that the Upstream Collective is doing with pastors here in the states and workers from East Asia. I always learn a lot when I am involved in this interaction. Two quick thoughts that stick out to me as I listen to their stories. These guys really desire partners that [...]

Everything seems so much larger here in the states. HOUSES, CARS, CLOSETS, SIZE OF SERVINGS AT RESTAURANTS, ETC.. I must admit in some cases it does not always take a long time to readjust. In fact some of these make it quite easy. Here are a few. The size of parking spaces seem so much [...]

I was recently at a church that had a baby dedication. I must admit it was the first one that I had attended in several years. I remember doing these as a pastor. I always thought they were fun to do. Almost anything can happen when you bring a family up front with small children. [...]

I must admit I am going through some re-entry culture shock. Pretty normal. For sure I still have my East Tennessee accent. I want to try to do some posts on this topic but I need to start out with one that is just funny to me and really is not that profound. One of [...]