Tag: Missions
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The Long Road to Rapid Movements
In the article, I reflect on how so-called “rapid” movements actually take years of faithfulness. I talk about the kind of leaders we really need—not polished pros, but ordinary disciples who just keep following Jesus through all the highs and lows. For me, it’s never been about speed. It’s about staying faithful and letting God…
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When Instant Success Takes a Few Decades
I reflect on how movements can take years to develop, sharing some of my journey in Asia with my friend Steve Addison. We talked about perseverance, faith, and how the Great Commission isn’t always fast—but it’s always worth it. The heart of the message? It’s still all about Jesus and obedience, with a heavy dose…
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Prayer to Movement (sentones.com)
Leaders drive movements by integrating prayer into the planting process, recognizing it as vital for God’s purpose and glory. Author @AsianRoughRider emphasizes prayer’s crucial role in movements for Sent Ones’ blog at sentones.com.
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Movement Leaders: Next Gen Catalysts (Spoken Word)
Someone once asked me this question,“What is a leader of the next generation?” Are they forged through the fires of social experimentation?Or are they found in the institutions of formal education? Neither… Movement leaders are formed by the Spirit of God First and foremost, God is the hostSalvation’s by grace through faith so that no…
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Death of a Seed
I remember his smile best. Tai had this quiet humility about him…it was his smile that said, “God changed me, Jesus is my everything and I want the world to know it.” Tai was part of a team of local leaders I had been coaching for years. He wasn’t always a faithful church planter but…
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Unsilenced: Voices from Laos’ Church Movement
In the heart of rural Laos, a young girl from the So tribe discovers the power of worship, a woman is set free from demonic oppression, and a church planter lives out the Kingdom parables of Jesus. Hear true stories from local practitioners behind one of Laos’ fastest and largest current church planting movement. Years…
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The Death Of John Allen Chau: Rough Rider Or Reject?
I’ve been involved in cross-cultural mission work for almost 20 years and have lived overseas for the last 11. When I first heard about an American missionary dying on a remote island at the hands of the tribe he was trying to reach, I was immediately confused and critical. I thought this was another classic…
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The Millenial Minority Missionary
These two words, “Millennial” and “Missionary”, mostly contradict one another. When contradictory words are put together, it forms a figure of speech called an oxymoron, kinda like “jumbo shrimp” and “disgustingly delicious” ….it don’t make a whole lotta sense. Sorry to disappoint you, the millennial missionary doesn’t exist, at least, not in the way we…
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Things I Wish I’d Known: Reflections on 10 Years of Overseas Cross-Cultural Ministry
It’s a new year and naturally, it’s time for me to reflect and look back on all the good things God has done. Since the moment I came to faith as a teenager, I’ve been involved in cross-cultural ministry, leadership, and church planting – that was over 20 years ago! It’s only the last 10…
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Cultural Hijacking: Why You Can Longer Be Yourself
I love being Asian-American. I love devoting my life to cross-cultural work cause I believe God is passionate about all ethnic groups and cultures. I love hip-hop with heart, soul, and purpose. I love being from the streets. I love being poor. I love being a family on mission. I love America and I love…
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Chapter 13: Salvation
I landed in Los Angeles International Airport in the summer of 1996 rockin my blue Adidas windbreaker outfit. I wore matching sandals and beanie and thought I looked like a dope Asian break dancer. After waiting on the curb for over an hour I realized that my Aunt wasn’t coming – she was stuck in traffic…
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The Tower of Babel Syndrome: Our Fame Vs. God’s Fame
Some of us will do whatever it takes to get famous. Let’s be real, we all want to be known for something, even I do. 50 Cent’s “Get Rich Or Die Tryin” is not just a thug rapper mantra, it’s an attractive philosophy in a sexy bright red dress pulling on the deepest recesses of…
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3 Reasons Why God Doesn’t Need Pioneers in the U.S.A.
I love my America. But not in the xenophobic, nationalistic, make America great kinda way. I love it because Asian refugees like my parents are free to pursue hope. Mom and Dad risked their lives to escape a Southeast Asian country bombed to hell by war so that I could have opportunities. Through that journey…
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Why Easter is Meaningless (For the Unreached)
The dust and heat of Southeast Asia in March and April is unbearable. It’s Easter Weekend and I’m on my third pair of sweat soaked underwear for the day. But if that’s what it takes to hide Easter eggs in the front yard for my kids to find then I’ll get sweaty. I love bringing…
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Love My Sheep: Discipleship in the Midst of Persecution
We rode our motorbikes down the valley with apprehension and occasional fear, though our hearts were full of faith. The last couple weeks have been difficult for the more than 60 ethnic minority believers in the village churches down the remote valley. Even the strongest leaders felt the pressure bearing down on the young flock.…
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