Part 2 of a series on “My Witnesses”. In two previous posts (here and here) I laid out my intention to bring some clarity to the role of Mercy Ministry in the Church’s mission. In my last post, the first
Witness is Proclamation
“My Witnesses” and Mercy Ministry
Part 1 of a series on “My Witnesses”. In a previous article, I argued that the ministries of Word and deed are distinct and inseparable. I tried to show in what ways they are distinct and then, because of Christ’s
The Pentecost Sermon – Peter teaches the Deity of Jesus
While there are many things we may learn from Peter’s sermon on Pentecost (Acts 2:14-41), let’s consider today how he implicitly teaches that Jesus is God. He did not declare it as bluntly as we often do today, perhaps because
Mercy Ministry in Mission Strategy
Frequently in mission endeavors, we encounter those who are not only destitute of gospel witness but also are suffering severely – materially, physically, and psychologically. How should this suffering impact mission strategy? Issues of Mercy and Justice have captivated the
Secular Influence & Evangelism
Once again, conversation in Singapore is awash with perspectives on the leaders from City Harvest Church (CHC, a megachurch in Singapore), who had been found guilty of criminal breach of trust, but have submitted appeals. Apparently, they had diverted church
Pray for Those Who Pray
Civil unrest erupts in a nation: Pray for that nation! A group of people are being smuggled, exploited, or otherwise oppressed: Pray for that group! Something bad has happened to a plane or ship: Pray for that vessel! A disease,
J. H. Bavinck: A Missionary you Should Know
I’m sure we’d all agree that our missionary and evangelistic methods should be derived scripturally. However, how many of these methods have actually considered the nature of the world religions from biblical perspective. Surely, this must be one of our
A Citizen of the Kingdom!
The night was young, but everyone in the night market was packing up and getting out. A storm had been forecasted and the vendors didn’t want their goods to get wet. Since there was nothing left to buy, and not
Saved From What? – Proclaiming the Wrath of God
Is wrath really essential to proclaiming the Gospel? Or can we set is aside, leaving it for a later date, lest we lose people before they even enter the church door? Why do we Need a Savior? I am
Identity, Community & the Local Church: Reflections on Discipling Muslim Background Believers in a Southeast Asian Context
“Making disciples, cultivating healthy churches in Southeast Asia.” That is a great title for a conference, yet an even greater challenge to be put into practice in a Muslim context. Through tears and in the midst of great sacrifice people