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Monthly public ledger and updates on ongoing work, notebooks, and initiatives.
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…
This monthly update offers a working snapshot of my ongoing writing, teaching, formation, and global ministry efforts. All of these projects are directed toward equipping the Church, strengthening pastoral and lay discipleship, and recovering a robust theological vision of the human person made in God’s image. Much of this work is intentionally slow, layered, and…
This course was delivered in March in a highly encouraging and formative learning environment, marked by strong student engagement and evident pastoral enthusiasm. Dr. Harris noted that the students consistently demonstrated intellectual sharpness and a deep desire to return to their churches equipped to teach and serve more effectively. Translation support, provided by in country…
Our team partners with national leaders in Nicaragua to offer Henderson Training Institute (HTI)—a two-year theological training program equipping pastors and church leaders from Nicaragua and Honduras for local and global ministry. Chris leads an effort to educate and equip Pastors in Central America. This project began in 2017 and his contribution from the beginning is the…
This page serves as a working snapshot of the writing, teaching, formation, and global ministry work I am currently engaged in. These projects are all oriented toward equipping the Church, supporting pastoral and lay discipleship, and recovering a thick theological vision of the human person made in God’s image. Much of the work is intentionally…
It is striking to realize that we have already entered March and are preparing for the second teaching week of our new cohort. The pace of the program has been brisk yet highly productive, and we now look ahead to Session 2 of our current HTI class, scheduled for the third week of the month….
Stand Strong in the Gospel The following is my speaking manuscript from the graduation ceremony of the 2025 class of students, HTI Nicaragua, in Somotillo, Nicaragua–I served as the keynote. This manuscript supported me and my translator. 2 Timothy 2:1–7 When Paul wrote the second letter to Timothy, he was in prison in Rome. He…
This post includes the one page letter I am using for relationship building and generating support for our mission goals in 2025–thus, who we are, some info on me, and a bullet list of goals–in a brief introduction format. Send me a contact if you have interest in joining this effort. Ethné Global Services (hereafter…