It has been 15 years since 17 people began a new church in Moscow, Russia with faith and prayer. Since then, we have seen amazing fruits of God’s work. The Lord has blessed the local church with remarkable growth, resulting in hundreds of saved individuals, growing ministries…
Read MoreThe church, whether it be large or small, oblong or compact, is a vessel for the raw transformative substance of God’s Word. Scripture is our source code. Our base content. God…
Read MoreWhen my wife and I planted our first church in Fukuoka in 1995, I was 40 years old and we had three children (a third grader, a kindergartener, and a one-year-old child). When we planted our second…
Read MoreEvery pastor has heard this response to the suggestion that their church look outwards and talk to some unbelievers about Jesus. In fact…
Read MoreAfter graduating from college, I worked for a year. I came to this church when God led me to Beijing to prepare for graduate studies abroad. At that time…
Read MoreIt is not just our media which is becoming social. An increasing number of voices are pointing out that the extraordinary success of Facebook, Twitter and the like are actually a visible symptom of a much larger trend…
Read MoreIn Rome, I think the main question people have when it comes to Christianity doesn't really center around God. For example, it is not the question of “Is there a God?” or “How can there be a good God if there is suffering?” or “Is the Bible trustworthy, or is it oppressive and exclusive?” It centers around…
Read MoreWhen I went to Amsterdam, I felt spiritually abandoned. I couldn't find God until I realized that, for me, he had been part of my former culture to an extent. Not only that, but God was so interwoven with the whole social dynamic of…
Read MoreAs a kid, I was delighted to take part in a Christmas pageant. As I readied myself for the performance, my elation peaked when I marked my face with charcoal—the definitive piece of my chimney sweep outfit.
Read MoreBack when I used to play competitive rugby, I was fortunate enough to work with one of England’s coaches for a time. His brilliant teaching has helped me in more areas than just sport. I remember him asking, “Do you want to know why…
Read MoreA lot of people have been trying new ways of gathering together for worship. In some ways, this disruption helps us reimagine what church…
Read MoreIn order to engage the lost with the saving grace and gospel of Jesus, we must engage with…
Read MoreWhat can the world learn from Europe about evangelism?
Tim Keller, Tim Vreugdenhil, Stephan Pues, and I explored this question at a livestream hosted by City to City Europe on May 6th. Our conversation…
Read MoreCity to City Asia Pacific’s Abet Almanza shares his story of planting a church in the city of Makati in Manila, Philippines amid the pandemic.
Read MoreToday, we're having a conversation about a great question: “Why should Christians in Europe be motivated to share the gospel with anyone else?” The whole vision of City to City Europe is to see…
Read MoreI live on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, which is known to be one of the most politically liberal areas in New York and the U.S. Within blocks from my home…
Read MoreWhen people move toward each other with love (or even “like”), it’s beautiful. And this experience is not limited to romantic love; it’s true with any gesture of love. Love moves toward another.
Read MoreThere’s no way around it. Sharing the good news of Jesus with people who will likely reject you is terrifying. For many Christians in New York like myself, the path…
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