Sent Ones Blog Posts

Gathered outside in the parking lot of the nearby public school’s gymnasium, we would always pray before going two-by-two to knock on doors to share the good news. This was an impoverished part of the city. We would come back to that same place after a couple of hours and recount what we saw God do. Most people we shared with received prayer and heard the Gospel. A few times we were cursed out and rejected, although it was way less than you would think. 

https://www.sentones.com/blog/wanting-heaven

We lived in one of the world’s largest cities, bustling with noise and commotion, and yet we could not avoid this silence. It was a Christmas silence.
This nation was over 99% Muslim, and as we went about the routines of life, there were no discernible signs that the Christmas season was upon us: no Christmas music in stores, no lights, no Christmas trees, no manger scenes – nothing.

https://www.sentones.com/blog/four-attitudes-for-advent

Mission drift is one of the biggest things you will encounter in the long haul of multiplying disciples. For one reason or another, your initial drive, focus, and trajectory toward the vision God has given you will get derailed. You will find yourself off track and not making any progress.

https://www.sentones.com/blog/recovering-from-mission-drift

The Vital Role of Women in The Great Commission

https://www.sentones.com/blog/half-the-harvest

What’s the ideal size for a group of believers given what God wants to accomplish through it for His glory?

https://www.sentones.com/blog/group-dynamics-for-the-kingdom

But what does it mean to abide? At its core, abiding is joyfully being in proximity to Christ through fellowship with His Word and prayer. It means keeping His commandments and bearing fruit by partnering with His work for the Kingdom of God, all to the glory of the Father.

https://www.sentones.com/blog/abide-and-multiply

Recently, I was reflecting on the real meaning of being a disciple of Jesus and was reminded of the childhood game Follow the Leader. You probably remember it—the leader sets the pace and everyone else mimics their actions. If they step over a rock, you step over the rock; if they wave their arms, you wave your arms. The objective is simple: follow the leader as precisely as possible.

www.sentones.com/blog/following-the-footsteps-of-jesus

As disciple-makers passionate about seeing the Great Commission furthered, we often start with an admirable big-picture vision like "reaching India" or "impacting the Arab world." These massive ambitions stir our hearts, fuel prayer, and mobilize action. However, until we define a more focused entry point, the overwhelming scale can leave us unsure of where to begin.

sentones.com/blog/defining-your-disciple-making-mission

Out of a desire to discuss the importance of sanctification, I initially created a drawing that inspired this article. The drawing, and this article, are based on the realization that discussing sanctification without addressing the assurance of salvation that comes through understanding justification can lead to a works-based religion or the misconception that we can lose our salvation.

https://www.sentones.com/blog/the-three-aspects-of-salvation

Confession: I have been serving as a missionary leader in South Asia for more than 19 years, and I still have seasons when evangelism feels hard.

https://www.sentones.com/blog/why-is-evangelism-so-hard