What Evangelism Is Missing
What gospel did Jesus preach? This piece asks hard questions about how evangelism is missing from popular strategies and calls for a more Jesus-centered approach.
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Why We May Need a New Missions Metaphor
It's time to change the way we think about foreign missions and adopt a new missions metaphor.
Why I’m Ditching the Word ‘Empowerment’
Empowerment, while a good concept, has too much baggage. There's a better alternative.
Good News for the Poor
We are too quick to add "... in spirit" to Jesus proclamation: "Blessed are the poor."
5 Ways to Seek Justice and Mercy in the Workplace
Businesses should not make profit the sole bottom line that defines success. Here are ways to pursue justice in our business practices.
One Burning Question for Ministry Among the Poor
After 20 years of living among the poor, I've learned an important question to ask myself about every endeavor: Is this replicable?
The Myth of the ‘Undeserving’ Poor
Why asking if people in need are ‘deserving’ or ‘undeserving’ is the wrong question
The Cross and the End of Racism and Scapegoating
Christ's sacrifice means the end of hatred, division and scapegoating
Why We Need to Trade the Stage for the Table
The urgency to rethink church this year