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African-Americans, Missions, and a Chinese Teenager
This article was originally published by Evangelical Missions Quarterly July 1, 2016 African-American Christians have a significant role in the global spread of the gospel for many reasons. One unique contribution was clearly illustrated as I was leading a few seminary students on a trip to a Southeast Asian country where I had previously lived.…
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Smoke on the Martyrs
Below is an excerpt of an article I wrote that is now published at the Gospel Coalition website. This is difficult to write. I don’t enjoy disagreeing with those who are trying to raise awareness for the persecuted church. We are in the midst of a clear global upsurge of attacks on Christians. In…
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Bible Storying and the Affective Domain
Mark, a Chinese man, came up to me after the story of Simon and the sinful woman smiling and shaking his head in amazement. Referencing the previous stories about Jesus as well, he said, “Every time time these stories start, I wonder how Jesus is going to handle this situation.” He cocked his head and…
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Missiological Fiction
If you’re wanting a lighter explanation of the idea of “missiological fiction,” I recommend the video above. If, however, you’re interested in a deeper dive into the academic discipline of missiology, please read the paper below. It was accepted for presentation at the Evangelical Missiological Society national conference in Dallas in 2023. SPOILER ALERT! If…
David Parks 