From Adoniram Judson to Missio Nexus: Celebrating 200 Years of North American Missions
by Bradley A. Coon Overseas Burmese Christian Fellowship of Boston Two major events took place on February 6, 2012, at Tabernacle Church in…
Month: July 2012
The One-Story Missionary: On Technology, Communications, and Authenticity
As technology has advanced, the age of being able to have separate identities at home and on the field has ended. Missionaries now need to know how to…
Applied Theology: A Case Study of the Dagara & Polygamy
Johnson explains why a recent movement-wide investigation into Dagara Christian marriage ceremonies is an example of a young church movement stretchin…
Remembering (and Learning from) Unsung Heroes
Every mission society seems to have its own stable of unsung heroes — one of those is Walter Gowans.
Healthy Reentry: The Shared Responsibility of Missionary Care
Healthy reentry is the shared responsibility of the missionaries, mission agency, and local church. Each has a unique role to play in reestablishing r…
Reaching Thailand in this Generation: The Thai Church’s National Plan
God is using six internal factors within the Church to push Thailand toward a spiritual tipping point: prayer, unity, research, evangelism, strategic …
Young Evangelicals & Financial Giving: Is There Hope for the Future of Missions?
One study of undergraduate students shows that financial giving is alive and well among young evangelicals.
Cross-cultural Evangelism & Short-term Missions: How Do We Do It Well?
There are key questions which must be asked when considering cross-cultural evangelism.
Unheard Voices in the “Son of God” Debate: The History of Christian-Muslim Encounter
Historical voices remain curiously absent from many modern discussions about using the term “Son of God.” The author uses Theodore Abu Qurrah, a n…
Esther as a Model for Doing Mission without Mentioning God
The Book of Esther reminds us that even when God’s name is absent, mission can still take place. Our commitment to living with missional intentional…