Be a Rebel: Follow Jesus – Lesallan

Published by Lesallan on

Be a rebel: Follow Jesus. ✝️🔥

“And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men” (Colossians 3:23 KJV). Living missionally is not only about overseas trips but about how we show up in classrooms, workplaces, and neighborhoods; these ordinary moments are our mission field (The Christian Thing, 2025; Lesallan, 2025).

Critical reflection: Marketplace mission reframes vocation as a platform for witness and service, and scholarship and journalism have documented how marketplace ministries move beyond “cubicle evangelism” to include ethics, social responsibility, and citywide engagement—showing that work can be a holistic arena for discipleship and justice (Sherman, 2012; Parolini, 2007). While marketplace ministry leverages everyday influence, it also requires cultural sensitivity, respect for professional boundaries, and a posture of listening rather than coercion (The Christian Thing, 2025).

For me, calling has felt like persistent nudges—small acts of faithfulness that point toward teaching and serving the marginalized (Lesallan, 2025). I’m learning that consistency (showing up, doing the work well, and being available) often prepares one for broader opportunities; local faithfulness can bridge into global service when skills and relationships are cultivated responsibly (The Christian Thing, 2025; Sherman, 2012).

Practical integration: Start small—choose one routine task this week and do it as if for the Lord; prioritize listening and service over scripted evangelism; and assess context and relationship before sharing faith in professional settings to avoid harm or perceived proselytism (Parolini, 2007).

Risks and trade-offs: Marketplace witness can be misread as proselytism if done without consent; it can reproduce cultural imperialism if practitioners fail to adopt an incarnational, dialogical posture; and it can lead to burnout if not balanced with rest and accountability (Sherman, 2012; The Christian Thing, 2025).

Action: Pick one ordinary task—grading, a commute, a coffee run—and do it as for the Lord. If you try this, share one small change and what happened as a result.

— Lesallan

#lesallan#marketplaceministryLes Allan

#MarketplaceMission#BeARebel

References:

Lesallan. (2025, November 25). Devotional Week Three — Spiritual Warfare in Missions: Lesallan. A Journey In Life. https://thechristianthing.org/devotional-week-three…/

Parolini, J. (2007, July 12). From marketplace to ministry. Christianity Today. https://www.christianitytoday.com/…/from-marketplace…/

Sherman, A. L. (2012, October 12). The cutting edge of marketplace ministries. Christianity Today. https://www.christianitytoday.com/…/cutting-edge-of…/

The Christian Thing. (2025). A Journey In Life – A Journey in Life and Christianity. https://www.thechristianthing.org/

Categories: ChristianityGodIntroduction to Global MissionsLeading ChangeLesallanLifeLoveOhio Christian UniversityReligionSpiritualityThe BibleTrailblazersViews On Life
Tags:

Lesallan

Lesallan Bostron is a Christian leader, writer, and practitioner committed to incarnational ministry and cross‑cultural partnership. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Leadership and combines academic study with hands‑on experience in community engagement, discipleship, and mission strategy. Lesallan’s work emphasizes culturally sensitive approaches that prioritize local leadership, long‑term sustainability, and spiritual formation. His vocational journey includes service in the Air Force, experience in sales, and practical stewardship of rural life, including horse care and farm work. These varied roles have shaped his pastoral instincts, resilience, and capacity to work across social and cultural boundaries. Lesallan brings this practical wisdom into classroom settings, short‑term mission planning, and curriculum design, always centering humility, listening, and mutual accountability. Lesallan’s research and writing focus on rethinking mission from models of exportation to models of partnership. He draws on historical examples, contemporary missiological scholarship, and lived practice to advocate for pre‑departure listening, capacity transfer, and reparative accountability. His devotional writing and teaching aim to bridge academic insight and spiritual formation, helping churches and practitioners translate theology into ethical, effective ministry. Available for speaking, teaching, and collaborative projects, Lesallan seeks partnerships that honor local agency and cultivate sustainable discipleship. He lives in Wisconsin and welcomes conversation with pastors, mission leaders, and educators who are committed to faithful, contextually wise engagement.

Related Posts

Christianity

Balancing Tasks and Relationships: A Contingency Approach to Leadership

Lesallan | April 23, 2026 Balancing Tasks and Relationships: A Contingency Approach to Leadership Leaders must continually balance getting work done with maintaining healthy relationships among team members; this balance is central to effective leadership Read more

Christianity

When the Going Gets Rough

~Lesallan University of Arkansas – Grantham LD501 – Leadership Styles & Development Dr. David McNamee April 22, 2026 When the Going Gets Rough There are seasons when life feels like a steep climb. Juggling full-time school, Read more

Christianity

My Leadership Portfolio: Charismatic Behaviors

—Lesallan University of Arkansas — Grantham LD501 – Leadership Styles & Development Dr. David McNamee April 18, 2026 My Leadership Portfolio: Charismatic Behaviors Over the past two weeks, I reflected on my interactions to identify Read more