Borden of Yale
William Borden could be considered one of the greatest campus missionaries, one of the greatest Christian givers, or one of the greatest Christian ministers. Take your pick. He was an … Continue reading
Hooray for the Foundation Class!
While speaking last year to a group of campus ministry interns about foundations of the faith, I tried to emphasize not just important foundations but the importance of teaching foundations. … Continue reading
Roots and Foundations: Two Perspectives of Discipleship
We regularly use the word “foundations” as a generic term for basic teachings about Christianity. In fact, that word is so ingrained in our thinking that it is difficult to … Continue reading
Christianity; the Ultimate Zero-Sum Game
On occasion, we don’t know exactly how often, Jesus would deliver a saying so hard that it would seem as if he was trying to drive people away. “Unless you … Continue reading
The Case for Church Planting
Here are a few facts about the status of the church in America. 1. As a percentage of the total U.S. population, Christian church attendance (evangelical, mainline, and Catholic) declined … Continue reading
One More Thing about Margin… Maybe Two
Pageman wrote in response to the last blog on “Margin and the Meaning of Wealth.” Pageman: Hi Walter, I scanned this book, Margin when I was in Kabul and Dubai … Continue reading
Treasures of Heaven and Earth
When it came to the treasures of heaven, Jesus spoke of them often and in most extreme terms. Though I am well aware of this, to be honest, I would … Continue reading
