LES HENSONJan 15, 20191 minMission Involves Bringing of Order Out of ChaosGenesis 1:2, tells us that, “Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God...
LES HENSONOct 25, 20181 minAt the MarginsRegarding the opportunity for missional engagement, the church in a postmodern society has been pushed to the margins. This provides an...
LES HENSONOct 20, 20181 minChurch, Mission and the Reconciling Work of GodThe church participates in God’s mission of reconciling people to God, to themselves, to each other and the world. It is God’s mission...
LES HENSONMay 9, 20182 minMission and the Need of an Adequate FoundationTo be a follower of Jesus is to be involved in the life of the world just as Jesus was involved in the life of the world. Jesus engaged...
LES HENSONNov 29, 20172 minAll Christians Without Exception are Called to Engage in MinistryAll Christians are to engage in not only mission but also ministry. Thus ministry is simply the outworking of their missional calling in...
LES HENSONNov 8, 20173 minThe Need of New Wine and New WineskinsMark 2:21-23 reads: 21 “No one sews a patch of unshrunk cloth on an old garment. If he does, the new piece will pull away from the old,...
LES HENSONNov 6, 20172 minPastoral Care in Mission and MinistryIn Jesus’ life, mission and ministry there is a clear emphasis on the pattern of servant and relational leadership. The servant and...
LES HENSONNov 2, 20173 minMonsoon Rain and Dry DitchesIn grappling with various issues related to mission I have discovered that keywords are important in helping me to understand the way God...
LES HENSONSep 26, 20175 minMission in a New and Changing WorldIn the sixties and seventies, the Church in Australia became increasingly isolated and less relevant to mainstream Australian society. It...