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The Fuel of Death Defying Missions

One of the books that has recently impacted Brenda and me is "Radical" by David Platt.  Brenda and I went through this book in a small group several years ago and it deeply challenged us to more fully give our lives to Christ's work and make decisions, especially financial decisions, that reflect at eternal perspective. This book has challenged not only our lives but our former small group as well as the staff here at Monona Oaks Community Church.   Platt recently spoke at the T4G conference on global missions and his sermon is continuing to gather a large following.  As you think about your commitment to global missions, I encourage you to listen to David Platt's message as you consider how you might participate in God's global mission.




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