One of the aspects of Christian living that I find hardest to live out is self-sacrifice. Specifically, it's difficult for me - and I'd wager to say for all of us - to be willing to sacrifice things that I love for the sake of the gospel. In my flesh I want to cushion myself …
Is the Church Fulfilling the Great Commission Strategically?
In considering whether or not the church is being strategic in fulfilling the Great Commission, we need to answer several questions. What did Jesus intend in the Great Commission? In Jesus' famous last command, commonly known as the "Great Commission," our Lord instructs His followers to "make disciples of all nations" (Matt 28:19). The term …
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Obstacles for the Church’s Mission
If you have 26 minutes, I highly recommend watching this sermon by Richard Pratt. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWacqaetwi4 Richard was my most influential professor in seminary and the instrument God used to call me to the mission field. Enjoy!
Newkirks in Japan is up and running!
Greetings! As the title of this blog suggests, we are the Newkirks and we're headed to Japan to serve as missionaries. On this site you'll find information about who we are, what we'll be doing, how you can get involved, and how you can be praying. Have a look around, and please don't hesitate to …
Newkirks in Japan 