Month: March 2016

Engaging Culture Through Missions

Robert Houlihan
To understand missions, we need to understand how Jesus interacted with the cultures that surrounded Him. Did He embrace the culture, avoid contact with the culture, oppose the culture, or try to replace the culture of the people with the Kingdom of God culture? We need to be effective in our understanding of Jesus so that we can better steward the Kingdom of God here on earth. ... Read More...
6 min read

Before You Go On Your Short-Term Mission Trip

Corina Schlegel
If you have before or plan to venture out on a short term mission trip, you know the rush of emotion and excitement, and you also know the nervousness and anticipation. For many of us veteran "short-termers", we would probably agree that the excitement and fear involved in going on or leading a short-term trip never really goes away. Every trip is full of the unknown, sometimes good and sometimes scary, but always worth it in the end. Here are a few things that I believe will make your short-term trip more than worth it.... Read More...
4 min read

The Holes in our Heart

Aaron Ross
If you grew up in the church, or have been around it at all for any amount of time, you have probably heard a clichéd phrase about God and your heart that goes like: “You have a God shaped hole in your heart” or “That person keeps trying to fill that hole in their heart only God can!”. Well yes…. and no. The problem is that we often use nice and tidy little phrases to explain such complex situations. The church has made Jesus the end all be all answer for every longing or desire to be known in relationship and community that just does not biblically make sense.... Read More...
5 min read

Six Misconceptions about Short-Term Missions

Michael Mutz
There has been a lot written on the effectiveness of short terms missions trips. Through the years, I have heard countless arguments FOR and AGAINST short-term mission trips and there is definitely validity to both sides of the argument. However, there are generally six misconceptions often heard about short-term mission trips that need to be cleared up.... Read More...
6 min read

Dreaming with a Purpose

JJ Vasquez
Within our lives, many things tend to affect our goals and purpose. Dreams are an important part of who we are and what we do, leading us on to fulfill the purpose God has for our lives. Learning to set, accomplish, and move on from dreams focused on our purpose brings true joy and blessing.... Read More...
7 min read