Christian Theology | Recovery | Counseling | Missions
Monthly public ledger and updates on ongoing work, notebooks, and initiatives.
In late August I was in Cúcuta Colombia with our Ethné Global Services team. The week had two aims that belong together: training church leaders, and beginning recovery ministry in a city where both are urgently needed. Cúcuta sits on the Colombian side of the Venezuelan border. People cross looking for work, safety, and a…
Gateway ADVANCE ADVANCE is Gateway Seminary’s church-based pathway for ministry leaders who need theological training where they already serve. It is a non-accredited, pre-baccalaureate program: post-high school education for pastors, planters, and church leaders, offered through local ADVANCE centers rather than as a satellite campus of the seminary. The program began in 1980 as Ethnic…
Contextualization: When the Method Becomes Part of the Message Contextualization is one of the persistent challenges of cross-cultural ministry, and the question is deceptively simple: How do we communicate a message faithfully when the people receiving it do not think, learn, or communicate the way we do? That question was at the center of our…
Christian Identity as the Foundation of Formation Christian identity serves as the foundation for spiritual formation, discipleship, recovery, and theological education. The various projects highlighted here reflect a common commitment to helping individuals and churches grow into the image of Christ through intentional formation and gospel-centered discipleship. This monthly update provides a structured overview of…
Jungle Ministry Nigeria is a Christ-centered recovery, discipleship, and educational ministry located in Jos, Plateau State. Working among men affected by substance abuse, crime, and generational poverty, Jungle Ministry Nigeria seeks to bring lasting transformation through the gospel of Jesus Christ, biblical discipleship, addiction recovery, leadership development, and theological education. How Jungle Ministry Nigeria Combines…
An overview of ministry among the Karimojong of Uganda, including evangelism, discipleship, poverty challenges, leadership development, and future opportunities for theological education.
Ongoing Theological Work and Ministry Formation Current Projects July 2026 provides a structured overview of ongoing work in theological writing, pastoral ministry, recovery discipleship, and global church formation. While these areas of work may appear diverse on the surface, they are ultimately directed toward a common goal: equipping the Church through deep discipleship, theological reflection,…
Introduction: Ongoing Theological Work and Ministry Formation This monthly update provides a structured overview of ongoing work in theological writing, pastoral ministry, recovery discipleship, and global church formation. These projects are unified by a central aim: equipping the Church through sustained theological reflection and practical discipleship. Much of this work is intentionally long-term and formative,…
Introduction: Teaching Church History in Nicaragua This past May, I had the opportunity to teach a Christian history course at HTI Nicaragua—an intensive, week-long exploration of church history from the Book of Acts to the present day. The course was both fast-paced and discussion-driven, creating space not only for theological reflection but for shared learning…
This monthly update offers a working snapshot of my ongoing writing, teaching, formation, and global ministry labors. All of these efforts are directed toward equipping the Church, strengthening pastoral and lay discipleship, and recovering a rich theological vision of the human person made in God’s image. Much of this work is intentionally patient, layered, and…