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How to Disagree and Not Destroy

How to Disagree and Not Destroy

We live in a time of polarization, character assassination, and evasion. It's a far cry from civil dialogue with people who can disagree openly without trying to destroy each other.

Have you ever had someone who made you a better person by regularly disagreeing with you in a loving way?

Dan's BlogDan BouchelleSeptember 4, 2026Christianity, Christian, missions, Church of Christ, church missions, Christmas and Christianity

What I Learned about God’s Mission Watching the World Cup

What I Learned about God’s Mission Watching the World Cup

This blog explores what the World Cup can teach Americans about progress, patience, and moving backward to move forward.

Dan's BlogDan BouchelleJuly 14, 2026Christianity, Christian, missions, Church of Christ, church missions, Christmas and Christianity

Assuming We Set the Norm? Partnering with People from the WEIRD World

Assuming We Set the Norm? Partnering with People from the WEIRD World

Most Americans assume we are the standard. In this month’s blog, we explore how this “WEIRD” perspective can shape our faith, our partnerships, and how we show up in the world.

Dan's BlogDan BouchelleMay 19, 2026Christianity, Christian, missions, Church of Christ, church missions, Christmas and Christianity

Empty Cathedrals and Christian Nationalism

Empty Cathedrals and Christian Nationalism

Consider what history might teach us about the dangers of tying faith to power and what it means to follow the way of Jesus instead.

Dan's BlogDan BouchelleMarch 31, 2026Christianity, Christian, missions, Church of Christ, church missions, Christmas and Christianity

Compartmentalization & the Excluded Middle

Compartmentalization & the Excluded Middle

This blog reflects on how American church culture’s view of spiritual activity has produced an “excluded middle,” and how this perspective affects relationships with churches and leaders around the world.

Dan's BlogDan BouchelleJanuary 27, 2026Christianity, Christian, missions, Church of Christ, church missions, Christmas and Christianity

Compartmentalization & Designated Funds

Compartmentalization & Designated Funds

This blog unpacks how America’s view of designated funds reveals a deeper cultural pattern of compartmentalization and how that impacts relationships with global partners.

Dan's BlogDan BouchelleNovember 11, 2025Christianity, Christian, missions, Church of Christ, church missions, Christmas and Christianity

A Culture of More

A Culture of More

This blog looks at America’s cultural drive for “more” and how it shapes our lives, values, and approach to global mission partnerships.

Dan's BlogDan BouchelleSeptember 18, 2025Christianity, Christian, missions, Church of Christ, church missions, Christmas and Christianity

Explaining American Culture to Global Partners

Explaining American Culture to Global Partners

This blog helps the global church better understand American culture—starting with our deep desire to be heroes and problem-solvers.

Dan's BlogDan BouchelleJuly 8, 2025Christianity, Christian, missions, Church of Christ, church missions, Christmas and Christianity

Learning from the Global Church: Part 3

Learning from the Global Church: Part 3

Here is Part 3 of a series on what Americans can learn from the global church.

Dan's BlogDan BouchelleMay 13, 2025Christianity, Christian, missions, Church of Christ, church missions, Christmas and Christianity

Learning from the Global Church: Part 2

Learning from the Global Church: Part 2

Here is Part 2 of a series on what Americans can learn from the global church.

Dan's BlogDan BouchelleMarch 10, 2025Christianity, Christian, missions, Church of Christ, church missions, Christmas and Christianity

Learning from the Global Church: Part 1

Learning from the Global Church: Part 1

Here is Part 1 of a series on what Americans can learn from the global church.

Dan's BlogDan BouchelleJanuary 23, 2025Christianity, Christian, missions, Church of Christ, church missions, Christmas and Christianity

Stop Chasing Your Headlights

Stop Chasing Your Headlights

Consider these thoughts about evaluating progress as you start to look back on this year.

Dan's BlogDan BouchelleOctober 22, 2024Christianity, Christian, missions, Church of Christ, church missions, Christmas and Christianity

An Eye-Opening Death

An Eye-Opening Death

Maybe this painful story from my own journey can be helpful.

Dan's BlogDan BouchelleAugust 15, 2024Christianity, Christian, missions, Church of Christ, church missions, Christmas and Christianity

Why African-American Churches Matter in Missions

Why African-American Churches Matter in Missions

There are unique contributions that African American churches bring to the global church.

Dan's BlogDan BouchelleJuly 30, 2024Christianity, Christian, missions, Church of Christ, church missions, Christmas and Christianity

Changing Our Approach to Change

Changing Our Approach to Change

Can we have greater success and resilience by redefining the way we engage change?

Dan's BlogDan BouchelleJune 25, 2024Christianity, Christian, missions, Church of Christ, church missions, Christmas and Christianity

A Church for Grown-Ups

A Church for Grown-Ups

Let’s talk about what is right with the church (part 2).

Dan's BlogDan BouchelleJune 11, 2024Christianity, Christian, missions, Church of Christ, church missions, Christmas and Christianity

What's Right with the Church, Part 1

What's Right with the Church, Part 1

Let’s talk about what is right with the church (part 1).

Dan's BlogDan BouchelleMay 28, 2024Christianity, Christian, missions, Church of Christ, church missions, Christmas and Christianity

Church, Missions, and the Path of Totality

Church, Missions, and the Path of Totality

What missions applications can we glean from the recent eclipse?

Dan's BlogDan BouchelleMay 14, 2024Christianity, Christian, missions, Church of Christ, church missions, Christmas and Christianity

Measure What Matters

Measure What Matters

How can we be sure we measure the important things?

Dan's BlogDan BouchelleApril 9, 2024Christianity, Christian, missions, Church of Christ, church missions, Christmas and Christianity

Playing a Fool's Game Wisely

Playing a Fool's Game Wisely

What can Paul teach us about how to measure our mission works?

Dan's BlogDan BouchelleMarch 26, 2024Christianity, Christian, missions, Church of Christ, church missions, Christmas and Christianity