Linking into the Sovereign Appointments of God

“The history of humanity is defined in part by the migration of individuals, families and entire communities. Since time immemorial, natural disasters, economic need, armed conflict, political and religious persecution, racial and cultural marginalization — among other factors  —- have generated relocation within national or ethnic boundaries or across borders.”  Daniel Rodas. One of God’s […]

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The International Church for a Global World

 The International Church is a kairos call to a profound need and compelling opportunity. God is sovereignly and supernaturally planting and building international churches in unparalleled numbers around the globe. The unprecedented diaspora scattering has created cutting-edge potential for the International Church to reach every tribe, tongue, and nation. The International Church is the collection […]

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Where the Cross meets the Street

The book takes the reader on the life and ministry journey of the author. Noel Castellanos was born an America to parents of Mexican heritage. Interspersed within the pages of the book are stories of his family life growing up, marital tension in his parent’s home, his journey of faith, finding a wife, raising a […]

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Preaching Towards Mission: Which Reconciliation?

Consider these recent critical developments: 2016 was a year of great political upheaval in several countries which has resulted in an even increased polarization between people in those countries and between countries. Narrowly defined nationalism is rising up against the globalization that is seen to be the cause of so many problems.[1] Hate speech and […]

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Preaching Towards Mission: Which Discipleship?

Ask a hundred church leaders, “What is the essence of Christian Discipleship?” and possibly you will get around 100 different answers! There will be much in common for most of them but ambiguity about the nature of discipleship seems to be the norm. What is the central core of discipleship? In an average multi-everything International […]

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Preaching Towards Mission: Which Theology?

Like me, I am sure you have a preferred approach to preaching. Is it expository or thematic or something else?? Most approaches have good arguments supporting them which is why the debates arguing for one being better than the others never seem to reach a conclusion.[1] In your International Church (IC) there are people with […]

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