Author Archives: Scott Dunford

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About Scott Dunford

Pastor of Western Hills Church in San Mateo Californian and co-host of The Missions Podcast.

8 Dangers of Missions Agencies (Introduction)

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Scott Dunford

I am a pastor of a local church that sends missionaries.  I have been a missionary sent from a local church.  Let me be clear that as a sending church pastor and as a local church-sent missionary that I am … Continue reading →

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Desiring God Announces Release of Don’t Waste Your Life Video Game

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Scott Dunford

For my literalist friends, read this with your tongue firmly implanted in cheek. Desiring God Announces Release of Don’t Waste Your Life Video Game.

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Stressed-Out Missionary

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Scott Dunford

If you are not a missionary, read this so you can pray more effectively.  If you are a missionary, read and be warned and encouraged.  If you are going to be a missionary, pray up and prepare. Stressed-Out Missionary.

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Book Review: A Muslim’s Mind: What Every Christian Needs to Know about the Islamic Traditions

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Scott Dunford

A Muslim’s Mind: What Every Christian Needs to Know about the Islamic Traditions by Edward J. Hoskins Dawson Media, 3820 N. 30th Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80904, 173 pages, 2011, $12.99. —Reviewed by Don Little, Islamic missiologist, Pioneers; missionary scholar-in-residence, … Continue reading →

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Caleb, Anakim, and Missions

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Scott Dunford

This is a sermon recently preached at our church from a missionary to a restricted access Central Asian country.  It is long but worth the time to read and re-read. Acting Like Heirs Joshua 14:6-15 Then the people of Judah … Continue reading →

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“Where are you from?” and “Whither are you bound?”

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Scott Dunford

I am one of the most easily distracted people on the planet (hold on a second while a take a phone call…ok I’m back.)  My priorities are simple.  I want to honor God, feed his church on the Word, and … Continue reading →

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The Mega Millions Lottery Is a Suicidal Craze

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Scott Dunford

Have you been thinking about spending your money on the Mega Millions Lottery?  Stop and consider these words from John Piper. The Mega Millions Lottery Is a Suicidal Craze.

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A blog by a sheep for sheep.

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Scott Dunford

I am a sheep.  But to quote the words Robert Robinson, “Jesus sought me when a stranger, wandering from the fold of God.”  I’m a sheep that has been rescued.  As a pastor I’m in the unique position of being … Continue reading →

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