Bob seeks to be a devoted follower of Jesus Christ. He is a Barnabas kind of friend to both pastors and churches. He encourages God's people to obediently express their God-given spiritual DNA as seen in the book of Acts.
Words like biblical, relational, practical and missional aptly describe the DNA of Bob's writing style. His first love is Jesus Christ who is his "no greater love" best friend and Savior (John 15:13); it’s the heart of his Christian testimony. He desires to be used by God as a catalyst to help churches experience missional revival and seasons of refreshing from the Lord.
Bob is a life-long learner having received his master’s degree from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and a doctorate from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He serves as a Sending Church Coach and Pipeline Specialist with the North American Mission Board. He is married to his beloved Dana and they reside in St. Charles, Missouri. They have three married sons, three lovely daughter-in-laws and two fantastic grandchildren.
Now, let's discover the spiritual DNA of a church on mission...
Kevin Ezell
"Missional drift destroys effectiveness, hurts moral, erodes unity and eventually causes people to question whether an organization even needs to exist. This is the risk so many churches face as they are drawn to the many 'good' activities that ultimately distract from the primary mission. Bob Burton has put the on mission church under a microscope and he unpacks the key elements that must be present if we are to stay on target with the mission Jesus gave."
Dr. Henry Blackaby
"Bob Burton has captured the essence of a church on mission. It is not about what the church dreams up to do for God, but what God chooses to do through a local church. I have known Bob for many years and have always appreciated his passion for the Church and God’s plan to use it to transform the world."
Mark Clifton
"Today more than ever the church needs to understand and embrace the truth that Bob systematically lays forth in this book--the truth about the activity of God and the role of the church in that activity. I eagerly commend this book to you. I know it will be a valuable resource in your library."
Sandy Wisdom Martin
"It was fitting I finished reading Bob’s manuscript just as a storm passed through. Petrichor is the sweet smell after rain hits very dry ground. That’s how I would describe the effect his work had on me. I experienced fresh renewal and a deeper commitment to make disciples of Jesus who live on mission. Too often our churches are dry deserts parched from the selfishness and consumerism plaguing modern Christianity. Bob guides us through the book of Acts and shows us everything we need to develop spiritually toward a missions lifestyle as a congregation is right there. His work provides an extensive biblical basis as well as helpful insights and practical suggestions to help your church reclaim its missions DNA."
Vance Pitman
"In the New Testament, we discover that the local church was born to join in God's global mission. Bob Burton clearly understands this reality and provides a fresh look at the early church's participation in God's kingdom activity as revealed in the pages of the book of Acts. His practical unpacking of The Spiritual DNA of a Church on Mission is a phenomenal resource for any church longing to greater understand its role in God's glorious mission."
Dr. Chuck Lawless
"The Spiritual DNA of a Church on Mission hits at the heart of what North America and the world need: renewal and spiritual awakening. I am particularly pleased by this work’s emphasis on prayer, without which we can never do all that God asks us to do. Even if you differ at points with this book, you will come out with a genuine desire for God to do something mighty in and through your church."
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