Mission Lab

Reflecting on his experience of dialoguing with people of various religious perspectives, Shawn discusses the importance of taking a posture of humility and "functional pluralism." He wonders if it is even possible to argue people into truth.

Shawn breaks down a whole slew of quotes from Ellen White that demonstrate how she had no place for tradition, explaining how it is that his own views have broadened as a result. Email him at shawnbrace at gmail dot com to get a copy of both the abridged and unabridged compilation of the quotes he shares. 

This week, Shawn decides to share a recent teaching from a new series he started called "Viral: Unleashing the Revolution." It is Part 3. You can follow along with the whole series by going to bangorsda.org or by clicking here. 

Shawn shares some reflections on common terminology that leaves him feeling a little uneasy. Are people more than just "Bible studies" or "interests"? 

What is the real metric we should be measuring when it comes to our efficacy as God's people? We unpack this critically important question.

Have you ever listened to Radio Lab? In a recent episode, Shawn found some great analogies that can provide insight into the way we do mission.

Sharing some struggles he's been having recently, Shawn reflects on an important realization when it comes to discipleship and mission.

Shawn goes solo and gives an update on life and their church restart. 

We recruited a cast of thousands to break down this timely question brought up by a reason Barna study: why do Millennials apparently think it's wrong to share their faith with the hopes that others will one day join their faith? Actually, eight of us sit around a living room for a fireside chat for a lively and riveting discussion about what it means to share one's faith and how one might do it in an age of pluralism. 

Though we have never planted a church from scratch, we offer some very practical advice on what we would do if we did. Or at least how we would start the process.