The apostle Paul was at once the early church’s best theologian, most perceptive observer of culture, and most active evangelist. As an embodiment of these traits, he provides for us an example of the qualities demanded of an international church planter. He must be both theologically and culturally savvy. He must be a theoretician and a practitioner. He sometimes is asked to be both a church planter and a one-man seminary.
Precisely because of these expectations, … [Read More]
The Church Planter’s Library (3): International Church Planting
On the Dangers of Seminary (Pt. 8): The Danger of Missing Out
This series arose out of extended reflection on the Scriptures, out of which the Lord has made clear to me some of the perils of seminary, many of which I have succumbed to or been tempted by over the past decade and a half. I have attempted to communicate these perils to those of you who would read this post and might benefit from it. Although I have interjected humor at several points, I could … [Read More]
A Theologically-Driven Missiology (Pt. 8: Church—A Concise Exposition)
A Theologically-Driven Missiology (Pt. 8: Church—A Concise Exposition)
Note: This series of posts deals with the relationship between doctrine and practice in general, and between theology and missiology in particular. It argues that sound theology should provide the starting point, trajectory, and parameters for missiological practice. It seeks a “theologically-driven” missiology both for the United States and international contexts.
Missiology is inextricably intertwined with ecclesiology; one cannot be discussed properly without the other. It is probably for … [Read More]
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