God begins the process of building the men and women he uses, then he sends them out. Asking the question, “Why must evangelism and discipleship go hand in hand?” is like asking, “What came first, the chicken or the egg?” Yet, on closer inspection one observes that Jesus gave the Great Commission to his disciples […]
The Great Commission as Climax of the Four Gospels In Christian tradition, “the Great Commission” is a term for the instruction of the resurrected Jesus Christ to his disciples—that they should spread his gospel to all the nations of the world. In a narrower sense, the term defines five specific texts in the New Testament. […]
In the spring of 2005 I presented a paper at the Midwest regional conference of the American Academy of Religion held at DePaul University in Chicago (USA). The paper addressed factors that contribute to the growth of a contemporary Pagan religion. After the presentation, several in attendance came to me with questions. One question stood […]
“…there is not a square inch in the whole domain of our human existence over which Christ, who is Sovereign over all, does not cry: ‘Mine!’” – Abraham Kuyper These words, penned by the Dutch statesman Abraham Kuyper nearly one hundred years ago, powerfully convey the essence of holistic biblical stewardship. Kuyper understood that effective […]
Coins have always fascinated people — not only for their monetary value but for the stories they carry from past generations. The evolution of technology has brought new ways to explore and appreciate this timeless passion. Today, a free coin identifier allows collectors and casual enthusiasts alike to recognize coins instantly, learn about their origins, […]
(Editor’s note: This article is Part Two of a two-part article. To view Part One, click here. This article continues with the fifth of eight characteristics of biblical evangelism.) 5. Evangelism is eschatologically urgent. Jesus said, “As long as it is day, we must do the work of him who sent me. Night is coming, […]
Every day 14,000 Africans become infected with HIV/AIDS. In an effort to counter the spread of this unrelenting enemy on the continent, international Christian broadcaster Trans World Radio (TWR) and Kerus Global Education have partnered to produce character-based radio programming geared toward helping African teenagers make responsible lifestyle choices. TWR and Kerus agree the best […]
From inside a thatch-and-mud house in a remote village, Nango Ouattara spoke legends into a microphone. Weeks later, her stories captivated hundreds of listeners on The Samogho Program, a weekly radio broadcast that combines traditional lore and music with biblical stories. The thirty-minute program, a fruit of Donna and Loren Entz’s three-decade ministry, celebrated its […]
It is estimated that there are more than sixty thousand brothel-based women and girls in prostitution in Kolkata. Pinky stood at the entrance to the narrow, crowded main lane of Sonagacchi, the largest red light district in Kolkata, India. She was waiting among other young girls standing the line. (In India, working in the sex […]
Overview “God, gold and glory” was the rallying cry of the Spaniards who went to the new world. God was the motivator for many Jesuit missionaries, and that put them in conflict with those who came to take the gold and enslave those who needed God. The original inhabitants were decimated by European conquests and […]
Q. Tell us about your family. A. I have a wonderful wife, Kelly, who is the most servant-hearted person I know. We have two very cool kids: Noah, 5, and Emma, 2. Our family has lived in several locations over the past five years. We began in London, then moved to Ontario, where we helped […]
The Episcopal Church and the Church Pension Group (CPG) are collaborating in a historical research project known as the Episcopal US Congregational Life Survey. Congregations were selected at random, and include communities of various sizes in rural, suburban and city locations. Each congregation’s response will provide an opportunity to better understand its participants; its strengths […]
AROUND THE WORLD: Global Prayer Initiative to Launch Annual Day of Prayer for the Poor and Suffering If the leaders of Convoy of Hope’s Global Prayer Initiative have their wish, hundreds of thousands of people will pray every year on 12 December for the world’s poor and suffering. The 12.12 initiative “is a network of […]
Everyone has a story. It is where your people came from and why you are who you are. Mine is a story of nineteenth-century German immigrants who laid hold of the American dream to have our own land and get our children a good education so that they could live at a higher standard than […]
