The best missionaries are students of their culture- they never stop learning it, knowing it, and understanding it so they can better communicate the gospel to it. This episode gives you the why, what, and how of cultural exegesis.
Essential Missionary Skills: Exegete the Culture
https://media.rss.com/livingsent/feed.xml Exegeting the culture and exegeting the culture sounds really cool, but what on earth does that even mean? Well, the word is a transliteration from greek, and in its verbal form it means to lead out of. And if you've ever heard the word exegesis before, it was most likely within the context of … Continue reading Essential Missionary Skills: Exegete the Culture
Before You Throw in the Towel (Developing Resilience, Persevering in Ministry, and Seeking God)
We've all had experiences that caused us to consider throwing in the towel. But is that always the right response? In this episode, we discuss what to do BEFORE you throw in the towel on Living SENT.
Before You Throw in the Towel
https://media.rss.com/livingsent/feed.xml Have you ever felt like throwing in the towel in a challenging moment in your life? How did you handle it? How does the fear for safety affect our willingness to persevere in difficult situations? In what ways have you seen God's hand in protecting and guiding you when you felt threatened or unsafe? … Continue reading Before You Throw in the Towel
Interview: Sam Rainer, The Surprising Return of the Neighborhood Church (Reaching and Loving Your Neighbors, Shifting Culture, and Discovering God’s Purpose for the Church)
Are you a member of a church within the heart of a neighborhood? Then your church may be primed to reach your neighbors and experience a profound movement of God. Sam Rainer, president of Church Answers, shares how.
Poised for a Comeback
https://media.rss.com/livingsent/feed.xml Discussion Questions What is the significance of neighborhood churches and why are they becoming a major part of the shift towards local expressions of faith? Sam Rainer's book discussed the shift happening in communities towards more integrated and local expressions of faith, with neighborhood churches playing a significant role. Are there neighborhood churches in … Continue reading Poised for a Comeback
You Don’t Have to Hold the World Up Anymore.
https://media.rss.com/livingsent/feed.xml This episode explores the concept of servant leadership and the need for better leadership in the church. Lance Ford discusses his book "The Atlas Factor" and the pressures that leaders face in feeling like they have to hold up everything. The podcast emphasizes the importance of language in shaping culture and highlights the role … Continue reading You Don’t Have to Hold the World Up Anymore.
Interview: Lance Ford, The Atlas Factor (Realigning Leadership, Addressing Toxic Culture, and Discovering Hidden Potential in Others)
Sometimes leading can seem like you are holding up the world. Is it supposed to be that way? In this episode, Lance Ford discusses how we can "shift leadership onto the shoulders of Jesus" and realign our systems and structures to create a more sustainable and life-giving culture within the church.
Slowing Down to Live SENT
Is the fast pace of life making it difficult for you to live SENT? What if I told you there is a way to live at a different pace of life, one that is marked by love, peace, and joy?
The 4 Mission Fields You Never Knew You Were In
Sometimes the "mission field" seems distant but would it surprise you to learn that you are ALREADY in the mission field? In this episode, I share the 4 mission fields you never knew you were in.