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A Missiology Primer part 1: Biblical and Theological Foundations (1 of 4) By Justin Thomas MissionsTheology

A Missiology Primer part 1: Biblical and Theological Foundations (1 of 4) By Justin Thomas

This four-part series explores the foundations of Christian mission through the lens of missiology, the study of God’s mission and our participation in it. It begins with the character and mission of God, then considers the nature of human culture, the challenge of contextualization, and the story of the church’s missionary witness across history. Together, these reflections offer a biblical and practical vision for joining God’s redemptive work in the world. Theology and Missons Belong…
Amber Adams
August 14, 2025
The 100-Fold Increase Ministry By Bruce Zachary Discipleship

The 100-Fold Increase Ministry By Bruce Zachary

Jesus told one parable that was so foundational that He provided the meaning, and the three synoptic gospel writers record it for the proclamation of eternally necessary truth (Matthew 13, Mark 4, Luke 8). The Parable of the Sower describes the receptivity of the human heart to the word of God. The receptive heart that overcomes the cares of this world and fear of opposition, obstacles, and persecution bears kingdom fruit thirtyfold, some sixty, and…
Amber Adams
August 6, 2025
Ten Books Every Aspiring Pastor Should Read By Brian Kelly DiscipleshipLeadershipMinistry

Ten Books Every Aspiring Pastor Should Read By Brian Kelly

The other day, after getting my haircut, I got a text from my friend Mike Wiggins of Calvary Chapel Port Saint Lucie. Mike asked if I had any lists of book recommendations for young men who aspire to be pastors. It was a great question, and although I had several books come to mind, I didn’t have a list I could just send him. I let Mike know that I, too, would be interested in…
Amber Adams
July 24, 2025
Opportunistic Church Planting: Responding to God’s Surprising Opportunities By Shaun Sells Church PlantingCultivate

Opportunistic Church Planting: Responding to God’s Surprising Opportunities By Shaun Sells

As a member of the leadership team of Cultivate, CGN's church planting initiative, I realize church planting expands the reach of the Church, fosters cultural relevance, and drives innovation, making it one of the most impactful ways to share the gospel and invite people into a life-changing relationship with Jesus. Many pastors see church planting as a strategic, visionary endeavor or as a way to fulfill the Great Commission. For me, however, church planting was…
Amber Adams
February 13, 2025