This author has yet to write their bio.Meanwhile lets just say that we are proud Nik Ripken contributed a whooping 60 entries.
The Church in the West has been entrusted with many resources vital to expanding and deepening the kingdom of God. Resources that encompass money, employment, the provision of education and a life in the West pale sadly against the gift of prayer and the giving of sons and daughters. The persecuted call the sending agencies […]
A biblical theology of persecution creates the framework within which we can develop a proper missiology of suffering which, in turn, will enable us to have “ears to hear” essential lessons on persecution from the persecuted church worldwide. Read the entire article.
Misunderstandings. Outright lies from the evil one. Nik says Satan is deceiving many in the West. We’ve even let these ten lies become part of the fabric of our churches, and if it doesn’t change soon, we’ll miss out on our rightful role to fulfill the Great Commission… Read the entire article.
Baptizing new believers in a culture of violence will do one of two things — stop the growth of the church and generate unnecessary persecution, or spark the growth of a new community of faith. It’s a question of to whom does the new believer belong as well as WHO does the baptizing… Read the […]
Believers from the West often rescue people from persecution instead of helping them be fearless in Christ. How do we live out a theology of suffering among the nations? Persecuted believers suggest we stay and take our risks among those who have yet to hear the gospel rather than becoming the Shepherd of those who […]
Persecution is normal, not the exception. Throughout the church’s history when people turn to Jesus, persecution happens. When that persecution comes, it should be for who Jesus is — not for other reasons… Read the entire article.
When you take a brand new believer to your church, you may be starving him to death. Nik challenges us to think beyond the walls of the church to ways we grow disciples who feed themselves with God’s Word and don’t depend on others to feed them. Read the entire article.
Why is it that when an unreached people group begins to turn to God or a church is planted for the first time, Judas shows up? Do you move ahead in victory or shrink back in fearful retreat? Read the entire article
Satan releases his hold on Muslims who immigrate to America when they cross the border – or does he? Nik explains the short distance between Muslims’ home countries and America, and he gives you suggestions for reaching Muslims in America… Read the entire article.
Explore the Muslim worldview of this familiar Bible passage. Nik suggests many young Muslims hate their families and culture, so they become “Christians” to fight back. Discover the supreme value when you reach entire Muslim families with the Good News. Your family can do it! Read the entire article.