Articles & Reflections
Guiding Principles for Evangelistic ESL Ministry
Evangelistic ESL is more than teaching English—it’s a ministry of relationship, integrity, and Christlike love. These guiding principles help churches build trust, cultivate meaningful gospel conversations, and serve their international neighbors with excellence, ge…
Feeling It Doesn’t Make It Real: A Reckoning with Romanticism’s Lie
Romanticism taught us that deep feeling is proof of deep truth — that passion validates reality. But when the heart becomes the arbiter of what’s real, clarity collapses. This essay challenges that seductive legacy, asking what happens when emotion outranks truth, a…
The Opportunity Before Us: Why ESL Ministry Matters More Than Ever
English classes do more than teach vocabulary—they open doors for connection, hope, and the gospel. When the church steps into this need, it overcomes barriers that keep many immigrants isolated and reveals the compassion of Christ through everyday relationships.
December 2, 2025
Feeling It Doesn’t Make It Real: A Reckoning with Romanticism’s Lie
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December 1, 2025
The Opportunity Before Us: Why ESL Ministry Matters More Than Ever
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Missions, Resources
November 24, 2025
The Vision and Biblical Foundation for ESL Evangelistic Outreach
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Missions, Resources
November 24, 2025
The Blessings of Assurance: Knowing Christ and Resting in the Truth Already Given
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October 12, 2025
The Shepherd Who Became the Lamb: Psalm 23 and the Christ Who Fulfills It
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October 9, 2025
The Untapped Mission Field Next Door: Why Churches Should Embrace ESL as an Outreach Ministry
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Missions, Resources
March 28, 2025
An Examination of the American Church’s Missionary Failures Abroad
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March 24, 2025
United in Mission: Embracing Spiritual Unity in the Body of Christ
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March 3, 2025
Word of Faith Movement: Its Spiritual Dangers and Damaging Impact on Global Missions
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March 3, 2025
What It Means for a Church to Be Missions-Minded: Evidence and Impact
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February 20, 2025
The Missionary Welfare State: How American Missions Have Created Dependency Instead of Empowerment
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February 16, 2025
Millennial Engagement in Evangelical Missions: Trends, Motivations, and Future Implications
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February 14, 2025
Valentine’s Day and the Everlasting Love of Christ
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February 8, 2025
Beyond the Overseas Mission Field: Embracing the Mission Within Our Own Communities
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February 6, 2025
Digital Distance: Prejudice Within the Spatial Confines of the Internet
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February 3, 2025
Til Death: The reality of mortality and eternal consequence
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February 2, 2025
The Vital Role of Interpersonal Connection in Cross-Cultural Ministry
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Guiding Principles for Evangelistic ESL Ministry
Evangelistic ESL is more than teaching English—it’s a ministry of relationship, integrity, and Christlike love. These guiding principles help churches build trust, cultivate meaningful gospel conversations, and serve their international neighbors with excellence, gentleness, and prayerful dependence.
A Christmas Story for the Chronically Human
Christmas arrives every year like a glitter-covered reminder that humanity is both beautiful and a bit of a disaster. Beneath the lights and the forced cheer, there’s a quieter truth: the miracle wasn’t in the perfection, but in God stepping straight into our mess. This reflective, slightly snarky take on Christmas explores the tension between wonder and weariness—and why the first Christmas gives us permission to breathe, be human, and find hope in the chaos.
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The Missionary Welfare State: How American Missions Have Created Dependency Instead of Empowerment
For generations, American missionaries have brought the gospel, education, and humanitarian aid to communities in need, often transforming lives in powerful ways. Yet, in many cases, these well-intentioned efforts have inadvertently fostered long-term dependency rather …
Millennial Engagement in Evangelical Missions: Trends, Motivations, and Future Implications
Millennial Engagement in Evangelical Missions examines how a new generation is redefining missionary work by embracing digital tools, flexible training, and innovative outreach strategies that depart from traditional hierarchical models. The article traces the evolution…
Valentine’s Day and the Everlasting Love of Christ
Valentine’s Day is a beautiful reminder of love, but Christ’s love is eternal. As His followers, we are called to reflect His love daily, sharing the gospel and serving others with grace. Let this day inspire us to live out His love every moment of our lives.
Beyond the Overseas Mission Field: Embracing the Mission Within Our Own Communities
Sometimes we search for a grand mission in far-off places, only to overlook the transformative opportunities unfolding in our own neighborhoods. What if the true call to serve lies in the everyday interactions right at our doorstep—a quiet revolution of compassion wai…
Digital Distance: Prejudice Within the Spatial Confines of the Internet
How often do you find yourself forming opinions about others with just a glance at their digital profiles? What hidden biases arise when every detail is only a click away? Challenge your perceptions and explore how the digital age reshapes the way we view those around u…
Til Death: The reality of mortality and eternal consequence
The familiar vow “til death do us part” isn’t just about wedding promises—it’s a reminder that every commitment we make is shadowed by the reality of our finite time. Instead of fearing our mortality, I invite you to see it as a call to live intentionally.
The Vital Role of Interpersonal Connection in Cross-Cultural Ministry
This article was originally published on Mission Outreach Journal. In an era characterized by unprecedented global connectivity and technological innovation, the gospel has found new channels of communication that cross borders and cultures. Digital tools have…
Word of Faith Movement: Its Spiritual Dangers and Damaging Impact on Global Missions
Explore our critical analysis on how the Word of Faith movement’s promise of instant miracles distorts the gospel in mission fields. Learn how its transactional approach can undermine local communities and hinder genuine, long-term discipleship.
What It Means for a Church to Be Missions-Minded: Evidence and Impact
A missions-minded church isn’t just about local outreach—it’s about embracing the global call to spread the gospel. From supporting missionaries to creating a culture of mission in everyday life, discover what makes a church truly committed to the Great Commission…
The Missionary Welfare State: How American Missions Have Created Dependency Instead of Empowerment
For generations, American missionaries have brought the gospel, education, and humanitarian aid to communities in need, often transforming lives in powerful ways. Yet, in many cases, these well-intentioned efforts have inadvertently fostered long-term dependency rather …
Millennial Engagement in Evangelical Missions: Trends, Motivations, and Future Implications
Millennial Engagement in Evangelical Missions examines how a new generation is redefining missionary work by embracing digital tools, flexible training, and innovative outreach strategies that depart from traditional hierarchical models. The article traces the evolution…
Valentine’s Day and the Everlasting Love of Christ
Valentine’s Day is a beautiful reminder of love, but Christ’s love is eternal. As His followers, we are called to reflect His love daily, sharing the gospel and serving others with grace. Let this day inspire us to live out His love every moment of our lives.
Beyond the Overseas Mission Field: Embracing the Mission Within Our Own Communities
Sometimes we search for a grand mission in far-off places, only to overlook the transformative opportunities unfolding in our own neighborhoods. What if the true call to serve lies in the everyday interactions right at our doorstep—a quiet revolution of compassion wai…
Digital Distance: Prejudice Within the Spatial Confines of the Internet
How often do you find yourself forming opinions about others with just a glance at their digital profiles? What hidden biases arise when every detail is only a click away? Challenge your perceptions and explore how the digital age reshapes the way we view those around u…
Til Death: The reality of mortality and eternal consequence
The familiar vow “til death do us part” isn’t just about wedding promises—it’s a reminder that every commitment we make is shadowed by the reality of our finite time. Instead of fearing our mortality, I invite you to see it as a call to live intentionally.
The Vital Role of Interpersonal Connection in Cross-Cultural Ministry
This article was originally published on Mission Outreach Journal. In an era characterized by unprecedented global connectivity and technological innovation, the gospel has found new channels of communication that cross borders and cultures. Digital tools have…