5 days ago2 minHow to Lead Missionary AdvocatesI once had a turtle named Fred. Fred liked to eat watermelon. But I went on vacation and forgot to leave Fred any watermelon. When I came...
Apr 84 minPatrick of Ireland: The Unlikely Hero of Church History“I’m not a smart man, but I know what love is.” I can still hear those words in the voice of Tom Hanks, playing the beloved character...
Apr 13 minMoving Upstream: March 2024 NewsletterNot into reading? Watch this short video summary instead. I've got big news—and it's no April Fools' joke. In January we took the leap of...
Mar 188 minMissions in the New TestamentIn the previous article we walked through an overview of missions in the Old Testament. If you didn’t get a chance to reach it, I want to...
Mar 118 minMissions in the Old TestamentMy life changed a few years ago when I saw my first “spark bird”. Do you know what a spark bird is? It’s the first bird that awakens you...
Mar 14 minMoving Upstream: February 2024 NewsletterNot into reading? Watch this video instead. So Grateful I just keep pinching myself. It’s hard to believe I get to work full-time with...
Feb 1910 minWhy Spiritual Formation is CENTRAL in God's MissionThis article was originally delivered as part of pre-field training for missionary candidates. For this reason it is a longer read, so...
Feb 124 minAn Invitation to Whole Brain MissiologyWe do missions with mostly one side of our brains. And we don't even know it. Let me explain. There are two hemispheres or sides to the...
Feb 59 minWhy the Local Church Matters in Global MissionsOriginally delivered as a message for the Upstream Sending Church Gathering, this is a longer read. But you may find it worth your time...