The Two Trees

In my book Eden Inc. I make the case that the Eden narrative sets the precedent for a global enterprise mandate.  That the mandate in Gen 1:26 is to extend the rule (or Kingdom) of God to the ends of the earth.  I believe the means for the completion of this mandate is enterprise.  Within [...]

MissionsPlex Social Networking Site Launched

Kingdom Networks has just launched a free social networking site called MissionsPlex.  The site describes itself as a free social network focused on completing the Great Commission.  Its functionality seems to be similar to that of other popular social networking sites.  Member can have their own pages and blogs.  They can chat, create groups, upload [...]

Connectivity for Africa?

Finally, we are beginning to see a decrease in broadband prices for parts of Africa, and it looks like we can be hopeful about greater and cheaper connectivity in the future.  Retail rates for 512kbps are now down in the $90 - $200 USD range in certain countries, and while this is still outrageously expensive, [...]

For Profit Structures in Mission Movements

 
A review of world impacting movements will reveal that every movement (and the sub organizations within movements) consists of systems, strategies, and structures.  These three elements are universal and make up the overall logic of the movement.  The goal of missions movements is to complete the great commission.  Therefore, every missions movement should have systems, [...]

Mauritius and the ICT pillar

One of the laments that I have had through the years is the incredible sluggishness with which many African countries have embraced information and communication technology (ICT). I have for several years envisioned the possibilities of a thriving business process outsourcing (BPO) business in Africa akin to that of India, especially for the Francophone [...]

Every Part Doing its Work

“The redemptive genius of God is seen not so much in that He gathers His Church on Sunday but that He scatters it on Monday.”
– Dr. David Moore drawing from Jerry Cook.

Last week I had the privilege of being the guest lecturer in a doctoral class in a local seminary. I [...]

Introductory Post - Jason Benedict

I cut my teeth on missions in West Africa, where my wife and I were involved in leadership training and church planting.  In 1994 while working in large urban slums in Abidjan we encountered unreached peoples from the African Sahel and began developing strategies to reach them.  It was in this laboratory that we began [...]