Mark Bocanegra
Unashamedly Presbyterian: MTW and church-centric, church planting.
Hello from sunny California! We arrived in Pasadena, CA on September 10. We have closed our first chapter/term and now transitioning into...
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Mark Bocanegra
Jan 8, 20195 min read
What does 'sojourning' have to do with missions?
Sarah's Japanese characters are 幸来(さら), which means "The Blessings that are to Come." Background Our three daughters are based on...
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Mark Bocanegra
Dec 26, 201811 min read
Baking on human dung for the sake of the Gospel.
I was planning to share a little about what kind of team I'm praying for in the future; however, as I was reading through Ezekiel for my...
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Mark Bocanegra
Nov 30, 20184 min read
Decision to do church planting.
My three PhD applications are in and we'll be waiting to hear back from then. I'm expecting that they will respond with their decision in...
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Mark Bocanegra
Sep 25, 20186 min read
Presbyterian Great Commision: Make Presbyteries of all nations
Higashi Kanto Presbytery is the presbytery where my church resides. It was started on May 3, 1999 by three little house churches that had...
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Mark Bocanegra
Aug 15, 20187 min read
When contextualization turns into idolatry.
Exodus 20:22-26: The fine and dangerous line between biblical contextualization and gross idolatry First of all, my deepest apologies!...
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Mark Bocanegra
May 1, 20185 min read
“Yes, I want to study the word 'Anknüpfungspunkt' for 5 years.
There have been some who have asked me what I'd like to study for my PhD and how it would be relevant to the mission field. This month...
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Mark Bocanegra
May 1, 20184 min read
“Wait... the ten plagues as missions?!”
(Explanation of first photo: Kate is forcing her non-Christian friend to pray before they 'play eat.' Notice that Kate does not serve her...
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Mark Bocanegra
Jun 5, 20175 min read
"Are you sure you want to go to WSC?"
As one of five student representatives, I was asked to speak about my Westminster experience at the Graduation Reception. Below is my...
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Mark Bocanegra
Apr 29, 20175 min read
What is the most uncultivated mission field?
What do you immediately think of when I say an ‘uncultivated mission field’? Perhaps you’re expecting me to say the largest unreached...
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Mark Bocanegra
Mar 30, 20176 min read
How can missions split or destroy churches?
As I just passed my ordination exam, I'd like to share again one of my answers to certain questions (but this is not my exact answer on...
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Mark Bocanegra
Feb 28, 20175 min read
What is "missions" exactly?
As I just submitted my ordination exam, I'd like to share again one of my answers to certain questions ( but this is not my exact answer...
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Mark Bocanegra
Jan 31, 20173 min read
Is an expectation for numerical growth biblical?
As I approach the submission date of my ordination exam, I'd like to share again some of the questions I was asked and how I answered....
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Mark Bocanegra
Oct 31, 20164 min read
What advances missions and evangelism?
No question that Holy Spirit is fundamental; however, what does the Holy Spirit like to use? Is it money? Is it missionaries? Is it...
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Mark Bocanegra
Aug 31, 20165 min read
Don't denominations hinder unity?
"What is the biblical basis or wisdom in forming denominations?" This was one of 370 questions I had to answer for my written...
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