For the past four years for my doctoral degree I have been historically studying Jesus of Nazareth, the early church, as well as Judaism. A truth regarding Jesus which I was familiar with before but even more so up to the present was this: Jesus and those who comprised this early group of followers were… … Continue reading Solitude, Silence, and Moderation: Jesus’ Guide to Ministry (and Sanity?)
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We are all “Apostolic”
In Christianity, the term "apostolic" refers to the idea that every Christian is called to be a messenger or ambassador of the Gospel, just as the original apostles were. The word "apostle" referred to someone who is sent. To say then that we are all apostolic refers to our inherent DNA as Jesus Followers as … Continue reading We are all “Apostolic”
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Jesus Followers Are Still Commissioned by Him…
When Jesus told his disciples to “go”, it wasn’t a good idea or suggestion. It was more than that. It was both a command and a commission. Jesus instructed in Matthew 28:19-20 his disciples leave their current locations and take this message of the Kingdom to the masses. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all … Continue reading Jesus Followers Are Still Commissioned by Him…
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Learning from Persecuted Christians: My Time in the Middle East
This past summer I had the honor of traveling in the Middle East in areas and locations I am not permitted to share publically. I worked with, taught, and trained Christian leaders who came from many war torn areas due to fighting of ISIL/ISIS and other rebel groups. There, near the border we learned together, trained … Continue reading Learning from Persecuted Christians: My Time in the Middle East
Noah D. Schumacher 