Mission in the Old Testament: God’s Concern for the Nations (Part 4)
Some time ago I took up the question of whether God intended ancient Israel to serve as a verbal witness proclaiming God’s... Read More
Mission in the Old Testament: God’s Concern for the Nations (Part 2)
In an earlier post I began to explore the notion of a “missionary mandate” for Israel in the Old Testament. In this... Read More
What Sustained Adoniram Judson During a Dark Time in Burma?
Adoniram Judson entered Burma in 1813 and began laboring in sweltering heat and seemingly constant battles with sickness, disease, and death for... Read More
Mission in the Old Testament: Did Israel Have a Missionary Mandate? (Part 1)
A persistent question concerns whether or not God intended ancient Israel to serve as an emissary proclaiming salvation to the nations. At... Read More
What Is a Cult?
This Sunday marks the 40th anniversary of the Jonestown massacre, where over 900 people (members of the Peoples Temple) lost their lives... Read More
The Muslim Worldview
The Detroit 10/40 Conference is being held this Thursday and Friday in Hamtramck, MI. I had a chance during the pre-conference this... Read More
Detroit Baptist Seminary’s East Africa Connection
Check out the recent feature post from the Gospel Coalition about the East Africa Baptist School of Theology and its upcoming Proclaim Conference... Read More
Making Room for the Mission: Discipleship and Church Planting
To be “Christian” is to be a disciple (learner, apprentice, understudy) of Jesus Christ. We watch, learn, and then imitate. Jesus’ ministry... Read More
Cross-Cultural Connections and Short-Term Ministry Trips
Millions of people each year participate in short-term ministry trips, with many now preparing for trips this summer. I have the privilege... Read More
Adoniram Judson and the Question of Baptism
At the beginning of the nineteenth century the country of Burma was almost 100% Buddhist, but such is no longer the case.... Read More