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Defining ‘Proclamation’ in Evangelism

In the missions world, there’s a rift between movement practitioners and advocates of biblical proclamation. Why the disagreement? And is there such a thing as the “proclamational model”? Chad Vegas weighs in. Chad is the founding pastor of Sovereig...
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#GARBC20: How to Be a Next-Level Sending Church

Now is a time for churches to rebuild and reopen. But if that’s all we do, we’re missing the point. In this episode, ABWE President Paul Davis sits down (virtually) with Alex Kocman and Scott Dunford for a GARBC 2020 conference breakout...
Podcasts

How Much Contextualization Is Too Much?

Today in missions there’s a lot of talk about contextualization. The “C scale” developed by John Travis makes a case for so-called insider movements—professing believers in the Islamic world who follow Jesus, yet remain culturally and religiously M...
Podcasts

What’s Wrong With Missions Agencies?

In this pilot episode of The Missions Podcast, Scott Dunford and Alex Kocman shoot straight on missions agencies. Are they biblical, or are they just modern constructs that exist to fill the gap when the local church drops the ball? Do they even work? To h...
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3 Reasons Mission Agencies Are Biblical

“I love Jesus, but not organized religion.” Phrases like this show just how small the average person’s view of the church is. But Jesus had a far greater vision: “I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail agai...
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How Does the Hope of Heaven Drive Missions?

The World War II television series Band of Brothers captures a conversation between a steely lieutenant and a fearful private crouched in a foxhole. You hid in that ditch because you think there is still hope. But the only hope you have is to accept th...

Foundations Session 8: What Happens Next?

Foundations Session 8: What Happens Next? What happens at the end of the world? What has God called us to do until then, and what does the local church have to do with it? Tune in for the culmination of our journey through the faith. https://vimeo.c...

Foundations Session 1: Where Do We Begin?

As followers of Christ, we’re called to share our faith. But first we must ask: what do we believe?  This series, featuring Paul Davis, Scott Dunford, Tim Bertolet, and Alex Kocman of ABWE, seeks to address this fundamental question: What do we b...

Content Offer: Foundations of Faith and Mission Video Series

If someone asked you to explain what you believe as a Christian, how would you answer? Christians need to stand firm in their faith, but when the winds of culture and thought change, do you feel equipped to resist and hold fast to the truth?  Th...