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What it Takes to Penetrate a Culture

Posted on October 1, 1987 by
October 1, 1987

Some basic principles of Christian living.

Quality Control: Four Ways to Check It

Posted on October 1, 1987 by
October 1, 1987

The first years of my first term were filled with questions about the quality of my ministry and relationships. Our standards often seemed lower than those that I had worked with in North America. Our relationships were far more turbulent than what I had lived with before.

Foreign Aid Alone Isn’t Enough

Posted on October 1, 1987 by
October 1, 1987

Missions organizations increasingly offer “foreign aid.” While such assistance has always been part of Christian missions, the shift of emphasis in these programs concerns me.

A Call to Die on an Old Field

Posted on October 1, 1987 by
October 1, 1987

Does prolonged missionary presence foster dependency in national churches?

How to Get Those New Leaders in Place

Posted on October 1, 1987 by
October 1, 1987

A leader is a person who influences people to accomplish a specific purpose. A leader is a motivator who mobilizes his people to accomplish goals and objectives.

Educational Preparation of Missionaries — A Look Ahead

Posted on October 1, 1987 by
October 1, 1987

Every decision about curriculum reflects someone’s view of the future. This key premise of educational planning is widely accepted by curriculum specialists.

Editor’s Analysis: It’s Time to Examine all Facets of Financial Accountability

Posted on October 1, 1987 by
October 1, 1987

Final accountability rests with the board of directors.

Global Report: Glimpses of the World and the Church

Posted on October 1, 1987 by
October 1, 1987

Reports from around the world.

Build Your Family, Don’t Idolize It

Posted on October 1, 1987 by
October 1, 1987

The role of families in missions is highly debatable.

Science and Magic Collide in African Medicine

Posted on October 1, 1987 by
October 1, 1987

One of the greatest hindrances to the improvement of health and living conditions in developing African countries is the conflict between the Western scientific world view and the African’s traditional world view.

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