Strike the Match with J. D. Payne

What is apostolic missiology? Why is it important to mission in a post-Christianized context? Why does the Church in the West primarily operate from a pastoral missiology? In this episode, I address these and other questions related to mission today.

Our theology shapes our missiology. Our missiology shapes our missionary methods. How we begin the journey affects what we do in the field.

The need of the hour is for the Church in the West to embrace both a pastoral and an apostolic missiology. Check out this episode where I share more.

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Ruth Tucker writes, “Shrouded in legend and glorified by sainthood, Patrick, Ireland’s great fifth-century missionary is one of the most misrepresented figures in church history” (From Jerusalem to Irian Jaya, 37).

On this first episode of Strike the Match, we are discussing, “Who was St. Patrick and what can we learn for today?” I felt this would be a very appropriate topic with St. Patrick’s Day around the corner.

My guest is Dr. Ed Smither, professor of intercultural studies at Columbia International University. Ed’s next book is Missionary Monks, so he has much to share about Patrick.

Find out more about Ed on Twitter or his blog.

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I am thankful the day has finally arrived.  Strike the Match is now public.

I don’t know who created the idea of an “episode 0,” but I like it. It allows for a test run to work out the bugs. 0 says, “We’re not there yet; please be patient with us.”

Since you are readers of my blog, I wanted you to have the first exposure to this new resource.  It is not available on iTunes or any other podcast site yet. However, such subscriptions are coming.

Check out out Episode 0 (see player or download below) and please help spread the word. I’m excited for what is coming in future episodes. Episode 0 gives you a look at the story behind this podcast and where it is going.