Monthly Archives: July 2011

Missional Intelligence

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Admin

The Center for United States Missions (July 21, 2011) included in their e-newsletter the following article by Michael R. Ruhl: MISSIONAL INTELLIGENCE For several years now, there has been considerable dialog and learning about something called emotional intelligence. Emotional … Continue reading →

Posted in Evangelism, Missiology, Missional Leadership, Transforming for Missions | Comments Off

Stats Canada Releases 2010 Population Statistics

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Admin

As of January 1, 2011, the population of Canada is estimated to be 34,278,400 inhabitants — that’s an increase of 375,600 people in one year. Canada received more than 280,700 immigrants in 2010, the highest level recorded since the 1950s. … Continue reading →

Posted in Canadian Population, Demographics, Evangelism | Comments Off

An Outreach Conference for All Ages Coming to Vancouver

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Admin

ROC-VANCOUVER, BC OCTOBER 14-15, 2011 Lutheran Hour Ministries (LHM) and the Alberta-British Columbia District of Lutheran Church-Canada bring a truly unique conference experience to the Olympic city of Vancouver for the sixth of LHM’s eight Regional Outreach Conferences (ROC) for … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian music, Church Planting, Deaf Outreach, Evangelism, Lutheran Hour Ministries, Missiology, Prayer, Preaching, Regional Outreach Conference, Salvation, Short Term Mission, Transforming for Missions, Witness, Worship | Comments Off

Martin Luther’s Missiology (Part 3)

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Admin

In light of Luther’s stated position (see previous Monday postings) one might expect that subsequent generations of Lutherans would be enlisting to travel overseas to distant islands to “convert ev’ry nation.” Yet, as Jesuit, Franciscan, Dominican, and Augustinian Roman Catholic … Continue reading →

Posted in Evangelism, History, Martin Luther, Missiology, Salvation, Transforming for Missions, Witness | 1 Comment

“Let Me Out! I’m A Prisoner in a Stain-Glass Jail” (Part 2)

Posted on July 17, 2011 by Admin

1 Peter 2:5, 9-12 “Let Me Out! I’m A Prisoner in a Stain-Glass Jail” Dr. Glenn Schaeffer This message is a continuation of the message posted on July 10, 2011. Grace, mercy, and peace be to you from God our … Continue reading →

Posted in Church, Evangelism, Missiology, Preaching, Sermon, Social Ministry, Witness, Worship | Comments Off

Survey the Wondrous Cross

Posted on July 16, 2011 by Admin

As we “Go!” we have but one message to proclaim. “We preach Christ crucified: a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to the Gentiles but to those whom God has called, both Jews and Gentiles, Christ the power of God … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian music, Cross of Christ, Preaching, Salvation, Witness, Worship | Comments Off

The Difference is … Water!

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Admin

As I drove from San Diego to Sequoia National Park, I was struck by the contrast I saw. On one side of the road, there were lush, healthy-looking orange groves; on the other side of the road, barren, desert-like conditions. … Continue reading →

Posted in Missiology, Transforming for Missions | Comments Off

The Cost of “Going!”

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Admin

Hugh Halter and Matt Smay write in their The Tangible Kingdom Primer (an eight week guide to incarnational community), The New Testament is full of wild stories that encourage us to live differently. One word, however, stands as a clarion call … Continue reading →

Posted in Evangelism, Missiology, Short Term Mission, Transforming for Missions, Witness | Comments Off

Our Saviour Lutheran Church: God’s People on the “Go!”

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Admin

Our Saviour Lutheran Church in Plantation, Florida is a congregation that is working through the mission transformation process. Christians of all ages are on the “Go!” and as they go they are “serving Christ; serving others; and changing lives!” Please, … Continue reading →

Posted in Evangelism, Missiology, Social Ministry, Transforming for Missions, Witness | 1 Comment

Martin Luther’s Missiology (Part 2)

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Admin

Over the next number of Mondays, an adapted version of a paper I presented on Martin Luther will be posted. The topic of the presentation is “Luther as Missionary.” This paper was presented at Concordia Lutheran Seminary, Edmonton on October … Continue reading →

Posted in Church, Evangelism, History, Martin Luther, Missiology, Transforming for Missions, Witness | Comments Off