Sharing Scripture with 5 Questions

Phil Graf lives in Lisbon, Portugal with his wife and kids. They are actively involved in planting a church. But not only that – Phil is fueling a movement of church plants in Europe with Christian Associates.

What does it look like to live a Missional Life?

The darkness is fading. The world is here. The Lord is moving. The question is not “How do we reach people for Christ?” …it’s “How do we reach nations for Christ?” That is how we change the world.

My colleague Bob Rasmussen has developed a nine-week course offered in Seattle WA this fall on the practical “crossing culture” skills you need to be effective in a global, multicultural world. Here are the details:

In yesterday’s post, I pointed out how Pemco Insurance had creatively identified the uniqueness of those who live in the Pacific Northwest — see Pemco: Understanding the Culture (part 1).

As a missionary in your own zip code, it’s important to understand those in the culture around you. How do you do that? …Seek to be a learner.

The heart of Missional Living is focused on the King and His kingdom. It’s not about you or your church – it’s about the King and His kingdom. Here’s a simple understanding of missional living:

Ed Stetzer, President of Lifeway Research (edstetzer.com), inspires believers to engage with the mission of Jesus. You’ll enjoy reading his blog – particularly his series on the Meanings of Missional.

When the gulf coast of the United States was hit by a Category 5 hurricane in 2005, we watched in shock at the devastation of this disaster. Tens of thousands of businesses and homes were beyond repair. Hurricane Katrina was a deadly disaster – the deadliest in the US since the 1906 San Francisco earthquake.