Missions on Point
Missions on Point is the ”propempo” perspective on church and missions. The New Testament term ”propempo” captures the local church-centered philosophy of missions. Missions on Point communicates paradigm-changing aim, vision, and practical implementation strategies for sending workers to the challenging, Gospel-neediest people on earth for long-term service for God‘s glory. ”Missions on Point” is a ministry of Propempo International with MissioServe Alliance, a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization. See more at https://Propempo.com and https://MissioServe.org Help support the podcast through https://bit.ly/Propempo-Operations
Episodes
Friday Feb 23, 2024
MoP187 Church Partnerships in Missions - 1 Biblical Necessity
Friday Feb 23, 2024
Friday Feb 23, 2024
What do church partnerships have to do with missions? Isn't it enough that we see healthy churches planted and leaders developed? In this episode we walk through the biblical account of God's plan for his glory through the unity of churches across cultures as we together worship the same risen Lord and Savior. Ever since the Tower of Babel, our cooperation has been cursed. But now that we share the same Spirit, church partnerships can show the world something unique about God's glory. This is the final goal of missions.
Friday Feb 16, 2024
MoP186 Discipleship in the Church - 6 Power
Friday Feb 16, 2024
Friday Feb 16, 2024
We are weak, limited and frail. Where can we find the strength to endure until the end, to accomplish the great task that Jesus has given to us to go into all the world, teaching disciples to obey all that Jesus has commanded us? We are desperately dependent on God alone for both our justification and our sanctification. God guarantees the success of the mission because he guarantees that his presence will go with us. We find comfort in the powerful, personal presence of our Savior.
Friday Feb 09, 2024
MoP185 Discipleship in the Church - 5 Goal
Friday Feb 09, 2024
Friday Feb 09, 2024
Most people think of discipleship in terms of teaching, but it is easily neglected or undervalued. It's too easy to think that something else is the objective. Keeping this goal in mind, though, has dramatically important implications for the church and missions. We cannot fulfill the goal without the life-long discipleship that is found in the local church. From the cradle to the grave, everyone is still learning to grow in their obedience to all that Jesus has commanded his disciples.
Friday Feb 02, 2024
MoP184 Discipleship in the Church - 4 Beginning
Friday Feb 02, 2024
Friday Feb 02, 2024
Who should we invest our time and efforts into making disciples? How do we know if someone is truly serious about pursuing discipleship or not? Jesus has given a very simple command, and it should be considered the beginning of discipleship. Baptism is the glue between the church and missions, and we need to get baptism right in order to hold the two together.
Friday Jan 26, 2024
MoP183 Discipleship in the Church - 3 Scope
Friday Jan 26, 2024
Friday Jan 26, 2024
What is the scope of discipleship endeavors in the church? Who should we seek to make disciples of? Jesus makes a radically inclusive call for all peoples in every tribe, tongue, and people group to become his disciple. And thankfully, we are given the promised vision in heaven that this reality will one day be true. For now though, we need to set our sights on the nations of the world, especially those places that are darkest, the unreached and unengaged.
Friday Jan 19, 2024
MoP182 Discipleship in the Church - 2 Authority
Friday Jan 19, 2024
Friday Jan 19, 2024
Jesus begins the Great Commission by declaring that all authority in heaven and earth have been given to him. But what does this mean for the church and for missions? Jesus' authority is essential for missionaries because it grounds them in the sure foundation of God's word and the church which is where Jesus' authority is exercised. Be wary of missionaries who are untethered from the church, just as we should be wary of anyone who comes in their own authority.
Friday Jan 12, 2024
MoP181 Discipleship in the Church - 1 Introduction
Friday Jan 12, 2024
Friday Jan 12, 2024
Matthew 28:18-20 is the familiar final command of Jesus giving to us "The Great Commission." In this series we do a deep dive into the Great Commission to see its implications for missions and the church. Jesus gives the central command for the church to make disciples. Discipleship is then defined with 5 distinct aspects, which will then constitute the remaining episodes in this series.
Friday Jan 05, 2024
Friday Jan 05, 2024
Here in the closing books of the New Testament, we see faithful church leaders writing to scattered Christians under persecution and to specific local churches. These books give instruction, encouragement, and correction to church leaders and the believers in their care. We continue to observe that the local church is the greenhouse for growing Christians in their faith. The startling visions of Revelation are also bookended with specific instruction and hope-filled comfort for local churches, which are the fruit of missions and God's global redemptive plan. God is sovereign! Jesus wins! He uses us to reach the nations in His name!
In this episode, after 3-1/2 years of Missions on Point, I introduce myself and my assistant Joel Hollins, who will be podcasting the next series. Please feel free to comment, give us feedback, subscribe, like, and follow Missions on Point. And, please tell your friends about the podcast.
Why Missions on Point?
Missions on Point is the “propempo” perspective on church and missions. The New Testament term “propempo” captures the biblical, local church-centered philosophy of missions. Missions on Point communicates paradigm-changing aim, vision, and practical implementation strategies for sending workers to challenging, Gospel-neediest people on earth for long-term service for God’s glory. “Missions on Point” is a ministry of Propempo International under MissioServe Alliance, a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Support us at https://bit.ly/Propempo-Operations