Don't Pass the Baton

One of the most common expressions you will hear in global missions is: “It is time for Americans to pass the baton to national leaders.” This is a well-intended sentiment that recognizes that the leadership for kingdom expansion and development needs to be in the hands of national leaders as quickly as possible. That is good and true. But the “pass the baton” expression contains some serious problems that need to be examined and corrected.

Dan's Blog Archives2Dan BouchelleApril 13, 2021global missions, global church

Parasite vs. Bone Marrow

Is missions a parasite or bone marrow for your church? Does it drain the life blood from your church or generate life blood for the church? I’ve seen it do both.

Dan's Blog Archives2Dan BouchelleMarch 23, 2021global missions, global church, missions budget, church budget