Our conversation with Ted Esler continues as we try to define words like ādiscipleā and āchurchā and map out both the common ground and the battle lines. Then, we try to chart the path forward. You canĀ listen to part one. Ted Esler is the president of an association of agencies and churches representing over 30,000Continue reading “Doctrine, Pragmatism, and Movements: A Discussion With Ted Esler (Part 2)”
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Doctrine, Pragmatism, and Movements: A Discussion With Ted Esler (Part 1)
What are disciple-making movements and church planting movements? Do these methods, carried to their logical conclusions, undermine our doctrines of the local church and of conversion? Or are we being too theologically rigid? Letās reason together, build common ground, and determine where the real issues lie. Hear part 1 in a two-part series with MissioContinue reading “Doctrine, Pragmatism, and Movements: A Discussion With Ted Esler (Part 1)”
Is Innovation in Ministry Biblical? A Dialogue With Ted Esler
Ted Esler believes thereās a crisis in the Christian world. He believes leaders in ministry and missions arenāt innovating. Is this trueāand is innovation itself biblical? Ted joins Scott and Alex this week to discuss his new book, The Innovation Crisis. Ted Esler is the president of Missio Nexus, an association of agencies and churchesContinue reading “Is Innovation in Ministry Biblical? A Dialogue With Ted Esler”
Chad Vegas: Defining the āProclamational Modelā (Part 1)
Watch the video version of this episode here. In the missions world, thereās a rift between movement practitioners and advocates of biblical proclamation. Why the disagreement? And is there such a thing as the āproclamational modelā? Chad Vegas weighs in this week. Chad is the founding pastor of Sovereign Grace Church of Bakersfield, the foundingContinue reading “Chad Vegas: Defining the āProclamational Modelā (Part 1)”
Why Fruit Isnāt About Numbers
This week, we continue our crucial conversation with Ted Esler as he shares his opinions about methodologies, movements, and the biblical definition of āfruitā in ministry. Hear part 1 here. Support this podcastĀ and impact Godās mission. Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Email us. The Missions Podcast is sponsored by ABWEās Global Gospel Fund.
Pathological Ecclesiology?
This week, Ted Esler returns to the show for a frank conversation about movement methodologies and the biblical doctrine of the local church. Support this podcast and impact Godās mission. Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Email us. The Missions Podcast is sponsored by ABWEās Global Gospel Fund.
Why Culture Isnāt Sacred
Where is the line between innovation in ministry and accommodation of the world? Ted Esler, president of Missio Nexus, shares his perspective this week in a lively interview. Support this podcastĀ and impact Godās mission. Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Email us. The Missions Podcast is sponsored by ABWEās Global Gospel Fund.