Category Archives: Travels

Sermon — Nehemiah 12:31–37: Two Great Thanksgiving Choirs

This is the audio (19:20, 8.9 MB) of a sermon I preached at a chapel service for students and faculty in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, on March 13, 2026. The Scripture text is Nehemiah 12:31–37, which was read before I stood up to speak so it’s not on the recording. Continue reading

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Two New Books

I’m very pleased to (finally) be able to announce the publication of two new books that I’ve coedited. Continue reading

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The Gospel for Libertarians

LCI graciously invited me to help represent them at FreedomFest, June 10–14, in Palm Springs, CA. In addition to schmoozing and working the conference floor and the LCI booth, I got to talk about my book and to share the gospel with a room full of liberty-minded folks, explaining why Christianity is the best foundation for liberty and human flourishing. Continue reading

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Sermon — Romans 10:14–17: Unless Someone Tells Them

This is the audio (27:07, 23.7 MB) of a sermon I preached at a chapel service for students and faculty in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, on March 18, 2025. The Scripture text is Romans 10:14–17, which was read before I stood up to speak so it’s not on the recording. Continue reading

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More on TE in Missions: Guest Post by Mike Kuhn

I recently wrote a piece titled, Theological Education in Missions. I shared it with a colleague, Rev. Dr. Mike Kuhn, who serves as director of ITEN. Mike has decades of experience in global theological education (TE).

Mike wrote a thoughtful response, and granted me permission to share it here. I’m grateful to Mike for filling out the picture of global theological education, from his deeply informed perspective.

“Your article stirred a few thoughts which I will attempt to sketch out below. This is in an airport as I await my flight—so, a quick response rather than a thoughtful engagement…” Continue reading

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New Jobs, New Directions

It’s been a few months since I shared a personal and professional update. We have a lot of good news to report, and an invitation to a special event on September 1. Continue reading

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Theological Education in Missions

In this post, I want to highlight certain distinctions between different types of theological education (TE), while also presenting both the challenge and the rewards of investing in global theological education. My intended audience is mainly Western Christians, who might intuitively acknowledge that such investments are important, but might not understand many of the complexities–and the potential rewards for their own Western communities (besides the fruits of obedience to God). Continue reading

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Sermon: The Gentle, Powerful Servant (Isaiah 42:1–9)

This is the audio (8:31, 3.9 MB) of a homily I gave at Grace Anglican Church, Grove City, PA, on March 25, 2024, the Monday of Holy Week. The Scripture text is Isaiah 42:1–9, which was read before I stood up to speak so it’s not on the recording. Continue reading

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Sermon: Revelation— What, How, and Why (2 Peter 1:16–21)

This is the audio (37:09, 17.0 MB) of a sermon I preached at a chapel service for students in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, on March 17, 2024. The Scripture text is 2 Peter 1:16–21. Continue reading

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Sermon: A Doctor for the Sick (Mark 2:13–17)

This is the audio (29:58, 10.2 MB) of a sermon I preached at New Calvary Church in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, on March 10, 2024. The Scripture text is Mark 2:13–17. Continue reading

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