A few years ago, I was privileged to worship with Dee and Allen Robbins at their church, Solid Rock Ministries, in Kona, Hawaii. I will never forget their Harley-riding pastor, James “Tex” Texeira. During his sermon, Tex asked the congregation “What are we doing here this morning?” He went on
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Dr. Elizabeth Youmans, president and CEO of Chrysalis International and one of DNA’s ideas shapers, travels the world in her efforts to help churches effectively disciple children and youth. We are happy to offer the following excerpt from Dr. Youmans’s recent newsletter. The best time to cultivate a Christian imagination is during
I received the following paper from a friend and mission leader with many years of experience. As I read I was challenged, not over whether to measure, but what we measure, and why. As the leader of Harvest, a global mission supported by prayer and financial partners, I have made
We in the Disciple Nations Alliance regard the local church as God’s primary instrument to bring transformation to its neighborhood and community. Yet we also argue that local churches in a city need to band together to be “the church in the city.” In the New Testament, the church is
Darrow recently took time from a busy speaking schedule in Australia to be interviewed by Matt Prater at History Makers Radio. Matt asks Darrow about his personal journey and what message he was bringing to Australia. Darrow also explains why Enron’s failure was more devastating for America than the 9/11 attacks.
About ten years ago I began to feel restless about the work of the missionary organization I was part of. To be sure, there was lots to be happy about. We had dedicated missionaries very effective at building relationships in the community and sharing the gospel. People were coming to
My good friend Bryan Barrett recently put me on to a story I had never read: the Tower of the Black Cloister. In this tower, the history of the world turned a profound corner. Most people view the Reformation as a theological phenomenon, and certainly it was that. But the
Calling all DNA champions, supporters, partners, and friends, The news coming out of Japan is horrific. Last Friday’s earthquake and tsunami wrought the biggest disaster to strike that nation since the end of World War II. As of this writing, more than 10,000 have perished and Japanese authorities are scrambling
In January, I read Eric Metaxas’s excellent biography: Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy. I must say it was a “page turner.” Bonhoeffer grew up and served as a pastor at the time of the rise of Adolph Hitler and the Third Riche. In the context of the Nazi’s increasing attacks
Be sure to tune in this Friday, September 17, at 1:30PM EST as Darrow will be interviewed by John Rabe of Coral Ridge Ministries. You can catch the interview online by visiting GraceFM Radio’s website and following the instructions to “Listen Now” at the top right of the page. John
