Sent Ones Blog Posts

Extraordinary Prayer

But let’s be honest—“extraordinary” can sound overwhelming. Some imagine all-night prayer meetings or a 24-hour a day prayer campaign. And over time, yes, it looks like that. But where do disciples of Jesus start? Maybe it’s simpler than we think.https://www.sentones.com/calling/extraordinary-prayer/

Pondering Matthias

Jesus ascends a mountain, calls a group of His followers from out of the crowd, and proceeds to select 12 to be His apostles. The scene fascinates me, not just for who was chosen, but for those who weren't. More than 12 were there, yet only a handful were set apart. What did the others feel?https://www.sentones.com/developing-leaders/pondering-matthias/

What is The Goal?

I recently read an old business book called “The Goal.” It’s a fictional story about a man who is the top executive at a manufacturing plant. Early in the story, his mentor asks him the question:What is the goal? Why does your manufacturing plant exist?Hilariously (almost), the main character can’t actually answer the question. https://www.sentones.com/gods-mission/what-is-the-goal/

Are Nations Really People Groups?

The core question is this: What is a nation? This question matters because, for decades, we’ve been aiming people and dollars toward reaching the unreached people groups.https://www.sentones.com/gods-mission/are-nations-really-people-groups/

Beyond Numbers: A Practitioner’s Guide to Meaningful Mission Metrics

Picture this: You’re at a missionary gathering, and someone mentions “KPIs” or “reporting requirements.” You can practically feel the tension in the room. Eyes roll, shoulders tense, and conversations shift uncomfortably. Sound familiar?If you’ve engaged in missions for any length of time, you’ve likely witnessed—or experienced—this exact scenario. The world of mission metrics is fraught with frustration, mistrust, and genuine challenges that can’t be ignored.But what if tracking could actually serve field workers instead of burdening them? What if measurement could build trust rather than breed suspicion?https://www.sentones.com/gods-mission/beyond-numbers/