In light of this worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, many of us are dealing with unique ministry-related challenges. Much of the pop-theology that has flooded our airwaves and filled our memory banks is proving to be too weak in true biblical content to be of much use. And, from the other side, the tendency to theologically speak […]
I have often been troubled by this passage in Hebrews 5:11-6:3 (please read it now!). A range of questions come to mind. Is it true of my church? Am I part of the problem? Given the list of the basics here (6:1-2), what does the writer to the Hebrews regard as “solid food”? What is […]
Global Family: Displaced Migrants, Isolated People, and Local Congregations By Dr. Sadiri Joy Tira (Dmin, DMiss) Catalyst for Diasporas, The Lausanne Movement The World Health Organization has named the Coronavirus, “Covid-19” (https://time.com/5782284/who-name-coronavirus-covid-19/). This virus started in Central China, and with travel, has spread, with over 51,800 lab-confirmed cases globally (https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/coronaviruse/situation-reports/20200216-sitrep-27-covid-19.pdf). This outbreak has impacted economic […]
A man with an exceptionally large house decided to invite others to come and live with him. He had the space, in fact he had quite a mansion with many wings, apartments and rooms, extensive gardens and forests all around and a huge estate beyond these, and an amazing diversity of stimulating possibilities for fulfilling […]
The International Church (IC) is a collection of God’s people with a multi-everything kaleidoscope of backgrounds from across the globe. Together they serve God, serve one another, and serve in mission. An extended definition and description of an IC can be found at http://micn.org/defined/. For IC’s strategic positioning read “International Church for a Global World” […]
The civil war continued sporadically. My friend took me to see the community development project he managed in a village about two hours North of Phnom Penh, Cambodia. But for a long time, nothing much had changed. The village was caught between two opposing forces and they were unsure which way the outcome would turn. […]
Sarah, a good friend, has stopped attending church. This was not a matter of a loss of faith or a desire to rebel in some way. An intelligent and well informed university graduate in her thirties, the reasons she gave were these. The church in its life, culture and preaching had nothing much to do […]
My friend has OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder). He has also been an effective missionary for about 20 years. He has recently emailed a large number of friends and colleagues to make known his OCD which mostly till now he has kept hidden. Notice that I did not write that he is OCD. He is not […]
The international church is the realization of God’s original plan for humanity, and as such, being a part of them enhances our refinement process. God’s desire was always that humanity would fill the earth (Genesis 1:28-30). He gave us a head start by planting a Garden for us, and then instead of expanding the Garden […]
FORMATION: We challenge and equip international Church leaders to effectively engage with God in his global kingdom restoration movement. Forming is the idea of flexing to fit a required shape. How do you become God’s shape to effectively engage with God in his global Kingdom restoration movement in your city, country and continent? Who and […]