As I have been traveling throughout Southeast Asia the past few days, I have been greatly encouraged to hear testimonies and stories from HMCC alumni who are trying to live out the Gospel message in their spheres of influence. One alum is leveraging the power of business to create an innovative approach to share the Gospel through high-end cafes. Another is thinking of ways to use art and design to uplift and encourage the poor. Yet another is using his understanding of politics and social networks in the effort to influence minds and hearts towards the message of Christ.

These are indeed exciting times that we are living in. Globalization has opened up doors and opportunities for people to travel internationally, cross cultures, and create value in communities all over the world.

Now imagine the possibilities if we could join together to use our collective talents, skills, and degrees for the Kingdom? For those of you who have ever studied the prisoner’s dilemma in economics, the best outcome is when two parties collude. In the same way, if we in the Kingdom could all work together, perhaps the outcome will be greater and longer-lasting than if we simply acted as individuals.

More on this idea of working together in missions in an upcoming post