HISTORY OF BAM: ORIGINS, MANIFESTO, AND THE DIVIDE
For days the discussions stretched late into the night. Drafts were written, revised, and intently analyzed. Words were chosen carefully. Diverse opinions had to be honored. Intense discussions arose from every corner of the room. Their decision here would pave the...
The Suffering and Prayer that Transforms Nations
“Please, do not pray that we will not suffer. Pray that we will have boldness and courage to share the gospel.” These were the words our African brothers spoke to us as we left their radical Muslim hometown. Their families had tried to kill them on multiple...
Building Missional Habits for an Unhurried Life
We were grilling a feast of teriyaki chicken by the pool, with a pot of rice and enough watermelon to feed an army. It was starting to become our routine—overcooking food, that is, not necessarily the teriyaki—though we did love that sweet, tangy glaze over a...