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Were We Meant to Thrive?
In a Christian culture that passionately sings “WE WERE MADE TO THRIVE!”, the followers of Jesus have come to understand that Paul talked much about enduring (with joy) and nothing about thriving…in earthly terms. Not only were Paul’s sufferings predicted, but Paul would come to see them as the validation of his Spirit-empowered ministry.
Categories in Missions that Alleviate Ambiguity
There is a gray mushiness that has captured the missions discussion and missions policies that at times feels impenetrable. Let me propose four categories of missions that are more measured and precise. These categories would encompass most good missions today, keep the church at the center, and good, objective, Biblical metrics at the core.
Counterfeit Jesus, Counterfeit Missions
Getting Jesus ‘wrong’ has been happening since Paul wrote to the Colossians and John wrote his first epistle to those denying the incarnation of Christ. Missions, too, has had its share of counterfeits.