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Tag Archives: Contextualization
Don't Throw Out Your Nice Suit Just Yet
April 12, 2013 – 12:01 AM
Let's not sacrifice reaching so many important demographics in our culture in order to create churches full of largely one demographic.
Preaching that Cuts to the Heart
February 17, 2013 – 10:00 PM
I can easily imagine some (especially younger) preachers will aspire to imitate my method and miss the underlying principle.
Jesus-Drenched Churches: Matt Chandler on Gospel Culture
October 11, 2012 – 10:00 PM
What characterizes congregations who have let the good news saturate and shape their very culture?
The Twin Challenges of Gospel Renewal
August 27, 2012 – 10:00 PM
Here's a friendly reminder to expend some holy energy on getting to know those whom we hope to win for the kingdom.
Piper Responds to the Insider Movement
May 16, 2012 – 10:00 PM
Every church leader who support missions among Muslims needs to answer this question with regard to contextualization: how far is too far?
How to Share the Gospel With Muslims
May 15, 2012 – 10:00 PM
God is not concerned with glorifying a method; he is concerned with glorifying his Son.
How Islamic Can Christianity Be?
May 14, 2012 – 10:00 PM
While the Insider Movement offers some positive suggestions for missions, the ideology includes some dangerous practice.
Contextualization Without Compromise
March 10, 2010 – 12:45 PM
On April 26-27 I will have the privilege of joining men I admire and respect at the Advance the Church conference in Durham, North Carolina. My assignment is to speak on “contextualization without compromise.” I address this very issue at length in my book 'Unfashionable: Making a Difference in the World by Being Different'. The organizers of the conference have asked me to share some of my thoughts on contextualization. So, for better or for worse, here they are.
Leading Muslims to Jesus: Questions to Consider
What approaches are most likely to catalyze church planting movements rather than just reaching a few scattered individuals?