ON-EXPEDITION THREE-YEAR CYCLE OF TRAINING Phil Graf (also with Global Training Network) and I have been working on a 3-year training grid designed to “train indigenous leaders, both near and far, to multiply viral, missional, church planting movements.” Our “On-Expedition” vision is to multiply hundreds of viral, missional church planting movements within cities, regions, and … More Multiplying Viral, Missional, Church Planting Movements

During our recent trip north, we had the pleasure of seeing some old friends who have been long time supporters of ours. We couldn’t be on this mission without people like them! There were lots more that we didn’t get photos of, but they know who they are and that we are grateful for them. … More Some of our stops and some of our dear friends

RADICAL FAITH Sharon and I just completed a driving trip that took us into Canada (briefly) and then just below the Canadian border to the Global Training Network Leadership Gathering, with numerous stops on the way and way back. The theme of the GTN conference was “Radical Faith.” Here are some of the statements that … More What if?

Sharon and I are headed to the Global Training Network leadership gathering. The GTN event will take place from July 20-23 in Sumas, Washington, near the Canadian border. We are looking forward to being together with others who are engaged in “equipping and encouraging indigenous leaders in the Majority World.” GTN staff member Joel Madson … More Heroes, Martyrs and July Travel

This is how Phil Graf and I felt after the first couple of sessions of our training in Kisumu Kenya. We looked out on blank and uncertain faces, as in the middle of our first session we asked the 30 leaders gathered to break into small groups and roll up their sleeves to interact and … More “I’m Not Sure This is Working!”

WHAT WE’RE AFTER Our purpose is “to train indigenous leaders both near and far to multiply missional church planting movements.” That’s a mouthful but it fits what we see in the New Testament and the book of Acts. It also fits the missional activities of the Apostle Paul. In the eight to ten years of … More Ingredients of a Grassroots Movement