Contextualization of Gospel
Still thinking about contextualization…More Questions than Answers
My church was a plant from Grace Anglican in Grove City to Franklin, PA. We are currently in the process of becoming a self-sustaining parish. The first two years in Franklin were difficult because the town was indifferent to our presence. Every time we would reach out to serve the town, whether picking up trash…
Read MoreMosaic Community Development Center
During my first summer in Grove City, I had an internship through the then Project on Rural Ministry, now the Center for Rural Ministry. I was sent to serve under Pastor Nate Kiesel in Jeanette, PA, at Mosaic Community Church, a PCA mission church. This church is unique in the PCA in that it is…
Read MoreGospel Contextualization in South Asia
Contextualization of the gospel is massively important in effective disciple-making. At the heart of contextualizing the gospel is the understanding that Christianity in America is not the only form of Christianity. Recently in a class I am taking on Byzantium and Islam, we learned that Christianity was the largest confessional community in Iraq of…
Read MoreEarly Church Contextualization
I’ve really been thinking about contextualization. For another class, I recently read Patient Ferment of the Early Church by Alan Kreider. The book seeks to answer the question: How did the early church grow? Kreider does not use the words of entrepreneurship, but I think he may have some insight that can relate to the…
Read MoreConviction: The Importance of Holding to Valuse in Redemptive Entrepreneurship
In redemptive entrepreneurship, business is driven by care and the desire to create positive social change. Staying true to your values is key. Redemptive entrepreneurs have a strong sense of purpose and aim to make a difference. However, it’s easy to lose sight of these values amid the pressures of running a business. Your values…
Read MoreParachurch Ministries and why they are entrepreneurial
Parachurch ministries can be effective and entrepreneurial for several reasons. First, these organizations are often led by individuals who have a specific passion or calling for a particular area of ministry, which can create a high level of dedication and motivation. This passion can also lead to innovative approaches to ministry and outreach, as individuals…
Read MoreGrace Community Church: Grace Beyond
As a large church, Grace Community Church has the ability to reach individuals across the globe. With domestic outreach programs to global ones from Latin America to Asia. I was most interested in their work in Southeast Asia. Islam is the most widespread religion in Southeast Asia, with over 280 million participating members. It is…
Read MoreHow to Recapture the Lost
As Christians, we are called to spread the gospel message to those who do not know God. We are to go out to all the world and preach this wonderful news to those who are lost. But, how should we as Christians recapture the individuals who have been in and actively part of church? The…
Read MorePraxis
“Praxis is a creative engine for redemptive entrepreneurship, supporting founders, funders, and innovators motivated by their faith to love their neighbors and renew culture” (praxislabs.org). Praxis enhances their message as the future of culture. They believe that the world needs entrepreneurs and builders who follow an alternative script of purpose, success & human flourishing. Praxis highlights…
Read MoreThe Bible Project
The way we communicate and understand information is constantly changing. With the increase in technology over the past few decades, we have seen this change drastically within a short timespan. The Bible Project team understands the shift to online, multi-media communication and recognizes its affects on people’s interactions with the Bible. Many people, especially younger…
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