Fundraising is the bane and blessing of missionaries and ministries. It is something missionaries and those who recruit and train them must do constantly. That’s what I’m doing today…getting out letters, brochures and reports as fast as I can but also being as personal as I can. So far I have resisted machine-addressing the [...]
Entries Tagged as ‘Missions/Evangelism’
October 3, 2007
Consumer Christianity
I want to feature guest writer Edward Fudge’s comments on the consumer mentality that has undoubtedly contributed to the decline of kingdom growth. — Dwight
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Edward Fudge
The modern generation, we are told, looks at church through consumer eyes. They are spiritual shoppers, going from one congregation to another, inspecting the “merchandise” for quality, [...]
October 1, 2007
MISSION SOUTH PACIFIC
The Whitticisms blog, you may have noticed, is my “pressure release valve.” On this site, I can pontificate about anything that strikes my fancy, riles me up, piques my interest, etc. (and too many things do!).
But my real work is a non-profit ministry we call “Mission South Pacific.” This is [...]
September 12, 2007
From Decline to Growth – 4
Static-cling Churches
The words of Christ to Sardis: “Wake up, and strengthen the things that remain, which were about to die; for I have not found your deeds completed in the sight of My God. ‘So remember what you have received and heard; and keep it, and repent” (Revelation 3:2,3)
Many churches around the world have [...]
September 7, 2007
Top 10 Reasons Why Preachers Stay
Preaching is very hard work…if you don’t believe me, just ask them. Someone has said that preachers write the equivalent of three full-length novels a year. That he only works on Sunday is an ignorant and ridiculous myth. I know a former preacher who is now president of a [...]
September 2, 2007
Living and Dying Well
Bob Vance
1928 – 2007
One of life’s compensations is to be in the acquaintance of extraordinary men and women. Even though I did not know him as well as some others, I think all who knew him would agree that Bob Vance was one of [...]
August 27, 2007
That’s What I’m Talkin’ About!
Two of my former students, Brandon Price and his bride, Katie, are missionaries in Mariupol, Ukraine. They are just getting their feet on the ground there but God is already blessing their ministry. Their mission in Mariupol is to make disciples.
If you are seeking and saving the lost, you must seek [...]
August 15, 2007
From Decline to Growth – 3
Just A Little More on Assembly
Much thanks to my brother in Christ Duane Morgan for his response to my article. (See his comment on “The Worship Myth.”) There is no one I respect and admire more than this brother whose whole heart is given to God and whose only desire is [...]
August 12, 2007
From Decline to Growth – 2
The Worship Myth
As we proposed last time, too many pin their hopes for reversing the decline in church membership on getting people to “come to church.” This usually means we want them to “come worship with us.” If they have [...]
August 7, 2007
From Decline to Growth 1
The Attraction Distraction
What was once a murmur has become a roar! What is now a roar is becoming a revolution! The stats are in and the truth is graphically clear: Christian churches are in decline. Attendance [...]
