Passionately Pursuing the Glory of God

Well, I've been quiet for a while because I've been quite busy. Two weeks ago, the routine of classes halted for a week-long World Evangelization Conference (WEC) at DTS followed by a welcome spring break (my first in three years!).

The missions conference continued to profoundly impact my view of missions in the Christian life. I attended a couple of workshops designed for pastors who want to serve in missional churches. We also heard from Claude Hickman, a DTS alum in his thirties that speaks to college students around the world about serving in missions. He really opened my eyes to the incredible commitment of young people in fulfilling the Great Commission and the impact they have had around the globe. Here are some of the most powerful quotes from the conference:

"The Bible says that He is not willing that any should perish - are you?"

"If your church closed its doors today, who would be most impacted? Would any non-believer within the community weep because the doors of your church closed?"

"Expect great things from God, Attempt great things for God." William Carey, father of modern missions

"Lord I am willing to go anywhere at anytime to do anything for you." Luther Wishard

"Most people plan on staying but are willing to go. Instead plan on going and be willing to stay."

It was quite a week and I find myself thinking more about the world, about how God feels about the people around the world, and wondering and praying about what my place in that great pursuit is.

We will see. The primacy of missions has been the biggest surprise of seminary thus far. Let each of us be found ready to pursue all that God is calling us to wherever that may be!