It is finally here!! We now have the e-version of the 2024 PJRS available. The paper one is to follow. It should be noted that around 60% of it is in English, and about 40% is in Pilipino (Tagalog). We are seeking to intentionally honor both languages in the Philippines, as we also seek to …
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Recently, a friend of mine shared his question about the statement that the ultimate goal of the church is worship... and that missions exists because worship doesn't. He expressed reasons for his struggles on the statement. Truthfully, I don't remember his reasons, but I do remember my response. It was, "Perhaps the reason for your …
This is not a review of the book "Asian Christian Theology: Evangelical Perspectives," edited by Timoteo Gener and Stephen Pardue (2019). That being said, I would like to say a couple of things that I do think qualify as a review of sorts. First, I think the book generally does what it says it wants …
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Being independent missionaries (sent out and supported by Spring Hill Baptist Church of Ruckersville, VA--- http://www.springhillbaptist.org), we never had professionals working with us for our promotional materials. However, just because it cannot be "awesome" doesn't mean it should not be done. So here is our prayer card--- simple but to the point. Also, one of …
Two common understandings regarding salvation are Exclusivism and Pluralism. Christian Exclusivism can be pictured as "One path alone takes us to God. All others take is elsewhere." Pluralism can be pictured as "Many, and perhaps even all, paths potentially take us to God." These are not all of the options, but they are the most …
"Nowadays in the church sober-mindedness has won the day. Evangelicals are responsible citizens whom most people appreciate as neighbors but don't want to spend much time with. Theologians with long faces lecture on 'the imperatives of the faith'. Television evangelists with every hair in place (often dyed) confidently name the Antichrist, predict the end of …
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Let me share a little story. I actually have before I think, but I am putting a very different spin to it here. 8 or 9 years ago, I was in a mission training activity. It was led by two senior missionaries from, what I will call, "ABCD Missions." It is a large mission organization. …