The secret to balancing family and ministry

My dad and I recently went on our annual “Mahi massacre” fishing trip. For many years we have set sail excited about quality father/son time, the thrill of the sport, and some really good eats. But it’s also a chance for us to get out on the open waters. We can breathe deeply and think, […]

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Hope Delivered: Nassi’s Story

Because we do follow-up research after launching a program or distributing a product, we gather not only statistics, but also inspiring stories that keep fueling us to do what we do. Here is one of them.             “For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to […]

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Spiritually Homeless Youth

Spiritually Homeless Teen

In his book You Lost Me, David Kinnaman—president of the Barna Group—divides once church-going Millennials into three types of spiritual journeyers: “nomads,” “prodigals” and “exiles.” Despite church homes stalwartly flashing the “welcome” sign, many youth are exiting the building to strap on backpacks and opt for a mobile life, leaving them spiritually homeless. The next generation […]

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Research before you launch

Meeting of young business people in a modern office - Start up company, workers brainstorming

After my epiphany about Outcomes Based Ministry in Swaziland, we launched a giant research effort in order to better understand the heartfelt needs of the next generation we are attempting to reach. We use the findings of this research to help us design Scripture products and programs tailored to speak to the relevant needs of […]

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