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Go and make disciples of all nations!

- Matt 28:19 NIV -


                                                                                                                                                                                       ∴ Date : 2021-01-01

 

TI Editorial

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COVID 19 - A New Paradigm?


Johnny Chun /
Executive Secretary of TI

    What is a New paradigm? Investopedia gives its definition like this, " In the investing world, a new paradigm is a revolutionary new 

concept, idea, or way of doing things that replaces the old beliefs or ways of doing things.  New paradigm draws its roots of a paradigm shift 

in science, in which technology completely change the way people think about or interact with a subject."  

   According to Time Magazine issued last month, the year 2020 was noted as "the worst year ever." Since the COVID 19 started last

January, the whole world got into trouble and a new paradigm began. COVID 19 has changed the pattern of life. It has changed the

way to buy, eat, act, talk, and think.  It also has been changing the ways of

Christian ministry. So many of Christian missions abroad as well as domestic church ministries are stopped now.  Church and mission 

leaders struggled with this crisis and had to change their paradigm for Christian ministry and missions.

   Now, worship services, mission meetings and lectures via internet are popular almost everywhere. Without meeting and talking to

people face to face, we Christian workers are to share the gospel and make disciples. I have never experienced such a crisis since I

was born. I have never thought that we can do the worship service without attending church. But the reality is that church buildings

are closed on Sundays. I had to accept the New paradigm given to every Christian around the world. For a few months, like most

Christian workers, I got depressed and moved passively.

   Now, so many Christian leaders around the world began their new ministries created by their new paradigm. About 6 months ago,

I also began my pre-evangelism, mission and discipleship classes via internet.  I now use this social network tool to open a new

window for pre-evangelism, evangelism, discipleship and tentmaking missions teaching and equipping Christian professionals and

leaders for His Kingdom.

   May God continue to bless your life and ministry this year, 2021!

With respect and thanks,  Johnny Chun    

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TI Story

What Can the Christmas Message Teach Us this Year?

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by Phill Sandahl/Tentmaking Today

   2020 has not turned out like anyone expected when the new year began. First COVID. Then lockdowns and isolation. Meetings

cancelled. Remote meetings. People lost jobs. Students missed school and social contact. Friends and loved ones succumbed to death

without even the opportunity to gather and mourn together.

The Year that Was

    As a result, there has been increase depression, drug use, and even suicide. There have been many disappointments. Many news

stories have provoked fear and anxiety.

   People question, should we just cancel the rest of 2020 and hope 2021 is better? Now we are in the Christmas season. Even that

does not feel normal. People wearing masks. Many stores and restaurants with restrictions, or even closed.

Three words/themes come to mind

1. JOY – carols ring out the message of joy and hope. They invoke celebration. How can that be? This year brought so much death,

isolation, cancelled plans, disappointment, and fear?

2. FEAR NOT – every time the angels announce the glorious birth of Jesus, the Christ child, they begin with the words “Fear not.”

Certainly, the appearance of a celestial being was a shock that would create a sense of fear. The messenger’s first words were always 

those of comfort meant to dispel fear. The events of this past year have also brought much consternation and fear as well. Can the message

“fear not” also apply to us in a year such as this?

3. IMMANUEL – the angel told Joseph the child Mary will bear shall be called Immanuel.
“Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel”
The name Immanuel means “God with us” in Hebrew.

   Amid chaos, hurt and fear we are reminded that God is with us. When we internalize this truth then the earlier two phrases also make 

sense. God’s presence dispels fear. With God at our side, we have no need for fear. He is in control, even when things feel out of control. 

With that confidence we experience His peace, and our hearts are filled with Joy.

Joy to the World

    So, let us give full-throated voice to those glorious Christmas carols that celebrate God’s greatest gift to the world. To God Be the Glory.


   May you experience His presence, and the peace and joy God promises this holiday season, and throughout the year.

Shalom