https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Thu, 25 Apr 2024 11:20:39 +0000 Tue, 11 Feb 2020 15:31:25 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/ecumenical-interfaith/kaemingk-and-kuyper-lead-way Redeemer University hosted author and Fuller Seminary professor Matthew Kaemingk as their Emerging Public Intellectual Award recipient. Greg Sinclair https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/ecumenical-interfaith/kaemingk-and-kuyper-lead-way Tue, 11 Feb 2020 15:31:25 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/ecumenical-interfaith/diaspora-ministry di·as·po·ra [/dīˈaspərə/]noun Greg Sinclair https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/ecumenical-interfaith/diaspora-ministry Wed, 05 Jun 2019 14:54:11 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/ecumenical-interfaith/where-are-evangelicals This week I attended a vigil at my local city hall for the victims of the mosque shooting in Quebec City in 2017. This year the event was much more inter-religious. I wondered if this was because of the shooting in the Synagogue in Pittsburgh. Greg Sinclair https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/ecumenical-interfaith/where-are-evangelicals Thu, 31 Jan 2019 16:15:10 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/evangelism/great-commissions I have been benefiting this summer from studying the writings of missionary and church leader Lesslie Newbigin. Greg Sinclair https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/evangelism/great-commissions Fri, 31 Aug 2018 14:59:03 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/ecumenical-interfaith/interfaith-theology-lesslie-newbigin Lesslie Newbigin was a missionary to South India and active in the early ecumenical movement that developed out of the Edinburgh Conference of 1910. Greg Sinclair https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/ecumenical-interfaith/interfaith-theology-lesslie-newbigin Mon, 23 Jul 2018 19:00:07 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/ecumenical-interfaith/fear-power-worldview This is a follow up to a post I recently wrote on the Shame-Honor worldview.  Greg Sinclair https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/ecumenical-interfaith/fear-power-worldview Tue, 13 Mar 2018 13:47:11 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/ecumenical-interfaith/shame-and-honor-guilt-and-righteousness How do we know what is right and what is wrong?  Your answer will be different depending on your worldview. And it’s important to keep these differences in mind when we enter the world of cross-cultural ministry. Greg Sinclair https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/ecumenical-interfaith/shame-and-honor-guilt-and-righteousness Mon, 26 Feb 2018 19:16:31 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/ecumenical-interfaith/our-goal-dialogue-or-evangelize-our-muslim In promoting dialogue with our Muslim neighbors (and here I am thinking of the more formal structured conversation rather than informal on the street interactions) I am often asked how we can do both dialogue and witness together. Is our goal to evangelize our Muslim friends? Greg Sinclair https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/ecumenical-interfaith/our-goal-dialogue-or-evangelize-our-muslim Mon, 20 Mar 2017 14:21:58 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/muslim-ministry/christmas-reflection In Sura 19 of the Quran, the Islamic holy book, Jesus is born. He is known as the prophet Isa. Mary appears also. Greg Sinclair https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/muslim-ministry/christmas-reflection Fri, 23 Dec 2016 13:34:33 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/muslim-ministry/respectful-witness-refugees  When I was a seminary student I spent a day at a soup kitchen. It was Thanksgiving, and if the clients listened to a gospel presentation they could access a Thanksgiving hamper – including a turkey. Greg Sinclair https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/muslim-ministry/respectful-witness-refugees Mon, 01 Aug 2016 12:19:59 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/muslim-ministry/its-about-gospel-mission-field-all-around-us The story of the Apostle Paul’s life wouldn’t make a very good Hollywood movie. That is because, as Pastor Carel Geleynse reminded me in a recent devotional (and with credit to Andy Kuyvenhoven), the story is inconclusive. Greg Sinclair https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/muslim-ministry/its-about-gospel-mission-field-all-around-us Wed, 22 Jul 2015 20:44:54 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/reformers-and-islam Some have called the age we live in an “age of terrorism.” The world is experiencing conflict between Muslims and Christians in a number of places throughout the world. Much of the conflict is driven by extremist Islamic groups and their ideology. Greg Sinclair https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/reformers-and-islam Tue, 26 May 2015 22:44:09 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/living-well-amongst-religious-diversity Two events have made me think about our changing world this week. One was a lecture at Redeemer University in Ontario by Dr. Reginald Bibby on the changing face of religion in Canada, and the other was a Mission Nexus webinar on the book “Our Global Families” by Dr. Greg Sinclair https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/living-well-amongst-religious-diversity Mon, 30 Mar 2015 21:48:03 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/dialogue-and-mission One of the questions that churches are starting to ask is how we can dialogue with our Muslim neighbors in a way that is honest and faithful? Greg Sinclair https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/dialogue-and-mission Thu, 04 Dec 2014 17:34:58 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/ecumenical-interfaith/pursuing-peace-through-social-media I have noticed lately that many people are posting anti-Muslim news items as a result of our current conflict with ISIS. I think this needs a response. Rather than using social media to increase anti-Muslim sentiment and fear, why not use it to promote peace? Greg Sinclair https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/ecumenical-interfaith/pursuing-peace-through-social-media Mon, 20 Oct 2014 14:33:55 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/love-time-terrorism The other day I paid a visit to our local Mosque. I emailed the Imam and asked for a time when he could welcome me to his Mosque. After some time (one postponed attempt) I showed up at the appointed time, just after the 1:30 prayer. The Imam welcomed me and I took off my shoes. Greg Sinclair https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/global-mission/love-time-terrorism Tue, 23 Sep 2014 12:38:52 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/muslim-ministry/how-do-we-respond-groups-such-isis-boko-haram-and-al Many people that I talk to are pretty traumatized by events in Iraq, especially as Christian (and other religious) minority groups are impacted. Greg Sinclair https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/muslim-ministry/how-do-we-respond-groups-such-isis-boko-haram-and-al Mon, 18 Aug 2014 17:14:04 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/community-engagement/diaspora-ministry I recently went to a conference called “Welcoming the Stranger” and learned a new term: Diaspora Ministry. What is it? Greg Sinclair https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-strategy-mission/community-engagement/diaspora-ministry Thu, 19 Jun 2014 20:23:05 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/muslim-ministry/how-does-persecution-christians-middle-east-affect This issue came up recently in an email requesting a “no” vote on a school board question that would open up a place for Muslims to pray in a public school. Greg Sinclair https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/muslim-ministry/how-does-persecution-christians-middle-east-affect Mon, 02 Jun 2014 18:53:08 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/muslim-ministry/should-muslims-who-become-christians-remain-mosque There is a fair bit of debate about this issue. The actual name of this approach is called the insider movement. This methodology came about in an effort to help Muslims remain in their families and communities in order to be a gospel witness right where they live. Greg Sinclair https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/muslim-ministry/should-muslims-who-become-christians-remain-mosque Thu, 01 May 2014 14:53:42 +0000