One of the things I take pride in—is my attempt to take the evangelism conversation to a much deeper place. I have often said that Soul Whisperer is in actuality a book on discipleship. By interpreting Christ’s mission skills, it addresses “who” we need to become as influencers. For the relevance, see if you can […]
Continue readingCategory: Misc
Launch Point: Moving Small Groups into Mission
Of the four Missional Engagement Series books, the largest orders have occurred with this one. Though I think each piece has equal merit for expanding influence, this vehicle has struck a chord with church leaders wanting their groups to lovingly bless and reach their neighborhoods. Being relationally glued, almost every church has small groups. Being […]
Continue readingSoul Whisperer: Empower Your People to Reach More!
Losing in the fourth quarter and facing a fourth down at midfield, a pivotal moment occurred in the Long Beach State vs. UNLV championship game. Head coach, Dave Curry, pulls me alongside to give very precise instructions: “If the corner is rolled up outside the wide-out, punt. But if he is playing straight up, the […]
Continue readingReach Wider: By Offering an Exploratory Process
A sad broad-stroked truth about Christians is that we underestimate what’s involved in the non-believer’s journey. We like everything short, simple and sweet. And when it comes to our role as messengers, we have been exhorted to “tell” the gospel, not to get into their shoes. Book after book, pastor after pastor, have declared that […]
Continue readingThe Missional Engagement Series – Design
Reflected in the hub design, the four-book Missional Engagement Series is not one-dimensional or linear, but rather, a holistic layout. Two concepts are critical. First, mission is taught in every stage. Never considered optional or ancillary, being a disciple is about being “on mission” for Jesus. Second, the design develops key discipleship values progressively as […]
Continue readingComing Back to Life!
2013 ended in a good but surprising way. When I came back from my missions trip, I turned in manuscripts for a four-book series, thinking that it would be likely another six months before hearing back from my publisher (That is a typical waiting time for reaching what publishers call: “The cue.”). But a month […]
Continue readingThe Matrix of the Hindu Mind
Christians, typically, have pre-conditioned ideas about the rudimentary pagan-ness of Hinduism with its thirty million gods. But we understand so little. Driving to and fro in Kolkata, I observed how each cabbie had his pictures of gods or goddesses, sort of like the picture of the mother Mary hanging from mirrors in Mexico. I noticed […]
Continue readingRacism and Religious Adherence
I am against racism in all forms. It’s sad that more is not said against the religious version of this discriminatory evil. In going to this place, I realize that I am delving into a sensitive subject matter here. As a caveat to Christians desiring to be lights of influence, let me just say that […]
Continue readingHalf the Battle
I just talked with my friend, Dana, who is reading my book, and she expressed how timely it was since she has a new atheist friend, and also brand new Muslim neighbors, headscarf (they call it “hijab”) and all! Before we hung up, I mentioned that half the battle is getting relationships moving in the […]
Continue readingSweet Chariot! (A 30,000-foot Conversation with a Muslim Friend).
Embarking from LAX, I found a seat on the Emirates airbus, only to find myself sandwiched by two rather intriguing international gentlemen. One, a broad-shouldered man from Nigeria, had me scrunched in the middle. During the sixteen-hour flight, he passed on all meals preferring shots of liquor instead. Not surprisingly, he slept most of the […]
Continue reading