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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 [...]

One of the reasons we lead pastors and church leaders from North America on our Jet Set trips is to expose them to a variety of partnership options. We want to see churches find ways to engage cross culturally. So we talk about what do healthy partnerships look like and how do you go about [...]

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 [...]

A couple of months ago I sent out a quick survey to some mission leaders in churches. I asked them basically what are some things that are important to them in regards to establishing partnerships on the field? We did a modified content analysis of this research and found some obvious common themes. I share [...]

This past week I was in Brussels. It was my first time in this city. Several things that I remember. They have a famous statue of a boy using the bathroom (see here) They have incredible chocolate. I personally like Leonidas. Good coffee shops. Believe it or not not many Starbucks in this town but [...]

A few months back I was able to spend the afternoon with a guy who plays football overseas.  I think it is a pretty cool gig.  As I listened to the stories I was amazed at how God uses this man in playing football. He has opened doors to the gospel in very difficult places. [...]

A few weeks ago I sent out a quick survey to some mission leaders in churches. I asked them basically what are some things that are important to them in regards to establishing and sustaining good partnerships on the field. We did a modified content analysis of this research and found some obvious common themes. [...]