The Mission Phoenix

Looking ahead to the resurrection of Lutheran global mission

Why this website?

This is a forum to hear the voices of LCMS missionaries...

... and other people who have been - or are currently - involved with LCMS World Mission.  I want to focus specifically on the international work (outside of the USA), because that is where things are the murkiest.  Sunshine heals.  Let's shine the light of knowledge and awareness on all aspects of our global mission efforts.

photo: missionary J. Tino leads dedication processional of church he planted in Venezuela

This is not a political website

I am not pro-Kieschnick or anti-Kieschnick.; pro-Harrison or anti-Harrison.  I do not belong to Jesus First, Affirm, or any other LCMS group.  I know both Jerry Kieschnick and Matt Harrison personally.  While they have different perspectives and approaches, I have the highest regard for each of them as Christian individuals. 

This is not specifically about Ablaze!

... although if you want to talk about LCMS World Mission, you can hardly avoid Ablaze!, as that is the entire framework of LCMS World Mission until 2017.  As such, there is a section on this website dedicated to Ablaze!