From Local Trailblazer to Global Storyteller: A Missionary's Journey Within Australia It is funny really when I first arrived at Bible College, many years ago now, the first question that fellow students asked was, "Where do you intend to serve?" They immediately assumed that I would be a missionary somewhere overseas. It was always amusing to see the look of confusion on their faces when I said … [Read more...]
Mission: The Western Church & Pentecost
Why is it that so much of the Western church thinks that we can either be careless about our mission or make excuses as to why we are not doing anything? In Acts chapter 2 One of the most powerful events occurs. Certainly the most significant events outside of Creation and the resurrections of Jesus Christ. This is the day of Pentecost. It was also the day when mission was empowered. The … [Read more...]
Where Are The Preachers? Replaced By Technology?
And this Gospel of the Kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations. (Matt.24:14). Where have all the preachers gone? Is it possible to preach the Gospel to the Whole World? With all the technology we have, we still have only reached a fraction of the world. Christian Radio can only reach where there is a radio and that will only ever be where people value the … [Read more...]
Share the Good News: The Power of Storytelling
In the world of Christian evangelism, the age-old question persists: What's the best way to share the good news? The answer is not one-size-fits-all, as the method depends on various factors, including personal preference and cultural context. One aspect of Christian communication that stands the test of time is oral tradition. Jesus Himself, the central figure of Christianity, was a master of … [Read more...]
When Did You Last Offer Jesus a Drink Of Water?
In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it's easy to lose sight of the values and principles that truly matter. The story of offering Jesus a drink of water is a reminder of the importance of compassion, kindness, and selflessness in our interactions with others. While it might seem like a simple act, the underlying message is profound. When did you last offer Jesus a drink of water? The … [Read more...]
Gospel Stories: The Importance of Communicating Well
Puzzling Listener Response I did a presentation the other day on Gospel stories and I was very pleased yet perplexed with one of the responses I got from one of the listeners. I was explaining to everyone, the importance of stories in communicating the gospel in story form, like this: The Power of Stories in Gospel Communication - Preferred Method Across Societies Stories for those of you … [Read more...]
Speaking in Tongues & Global Recordings Network
Has GRN been secretly promoting Glossolalia, the gift of speaking in tongues, since it started? I think such a headline would be worthy of modern media. I thought it would be fun to write an article as though it were written by the sensationalist media of this day and age. Global Recordings Network (GRN), is of course a highly reputable well established mission established in 1939. Its … [Read more...]
Gospel Preaching Making Out of Wax
What is the secret of multiplying your Gospel preaching? Preaching the good news and revolutionising your ministry to all nations? It’s obvious isn’t it; or is it? GRN recordings do have the ability to make multiple preachers out of one. One person can distribute the recordings to many people. Every time a person listens to that recording it’s like that one person is right there preaching. Even … [Read more...]
Story: The Doorway To Our Soles
I'm sure I don't know but there is no debating that everybody will listen to some of the most boring things in the world if they are put into story form. And they are just downright reverting if the subject matter is, in itself interesting. What is it that attracts us To A Good Story or Yarn? I wrote an article about story some time ago saying that they were the first form of mass entertainment. … [Read more...]
Speaking in Tongues: Humbug?
Speaking in tongues Has to be one of the most controversial Gifts of the Holy Spirit throughout just about every century since Christianity began. I speak in tongues. I don't use the gift all that often. Though I do find it of great use in times of stress or when the passion for a situation just overtakes me. I don't use it in the church however and never around none believers. Including around … [Read more...]