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Fueling Creativity on the Mission Field

Posted on July 1, 1987 by Ted Esler
July 1, 1987

Ben Britten was an innovator. He had the vision that could have turned his tired mission into a legitimate power in Nigeria. Yet, while the nationals were open to Ben’s ideas, his own organization vigorously resisted any attempts at change.

Missions Education: Major Trends and Issues in World Missions Today

Posted on July 1, 1987 by Ted Esler
July 1, 1987

Question: When is a trend not a trend? Answer: When it is an issue.

Global Report: Glimpses of the World and the Church

Posted on July 1, 1987 by Ted Esler
July 1, 1987

Reports from around the world.

Programmed for Failure — Mission Candidates at Risk

Posted on July 1, 1987 by Ted Esler
July 1, 1987

The missionary candidates who come to us reflect the society in which they have been nurtured. Unless we understand that society as it is today, we cannot understand those young people.

Cultural Practices— Barriers or Bridges

Posted on July 1, 1987 by Ted Esler
July 1, 1987

Development of a biblical ethos and lifestyle clearly involves culture.

On Your Guard—Meeting the Threat of Terrorism

Posted on July 1, 1987 by Ted Esler
July 1, 1987

Today’s missionary faces a new threat that can no longer be ignored. While it is not expected to change the practice of missions, terrorism may affect missionaries, their families, churches, and mission agencies.

Exploding the Myths of Church Development

Posted on July 1, 1987 by Ted Esler
July 1, 1987

Western development theory is outcome-oriented and assumes quantitative growth, thereby overlooking three important factors.

Welcome Home! Easing the Pain of MK Re-entry

Posted on July 1, 1987 by Ted Esler
July 1, 1987

For many missionary kids (MKs), the re-entry experience is really more entry than re-entry.

Requirements for a Making a Really Great Missionary

Posted on July 1, 1987 by Ted Esler
July 1, 1987

A tongue-in-cheek look at missionary requirements.

Harness the Potential of Broadcast Media

Posted on July 1, 1987 by Ted Esler
July 1, 1987

We must evaluate the human, physical, and financial resources needed for the use of broadcasting in missions.

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