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Letters to the Editor

Posted on July 1, 2006 by Ted Esler
July 1, 2006

WHAT MAKES MISSION CHRISTIAN?
I was most engaged by the article, “What Makes Mission Christian?” (January 2006) by Christopher Little.

Contextualization in the New Testament: Patterns for Theology and Mission

Posted on July 1, 2006 by Ted Esler
July 1, 2006

Evangelicals have a love-hate relationship with contextualization. We know we need to do it, but we’re concerned that the process will lead to syncretism.

Waiting as Virtue

Posted on July 1, 2006 by Ted Esler
July 1, 2006

The scriptures are full of admonitions and promises related to waiting upon the Lord. Countless sermons have been preached on it, and many thousands of troubled hearts have been encouraged by references to the subject.

Encountering the World of Islam

Posted on July 1, 2006 by Ted Esler
July 1, 2006

This comprehensive book composed of contributions by eighty authors, including a few Muslims, covers four major areas.

Education is Not That Important

Posted on July 1, 2006 by Ted Esler
July 1, 2006

As a church planting missionary, I have made a remarkable observation. Lost people, without Christ and without hope in this world, have a much better chance of hearing the gospel of saving grace from a missionary if they live near an international school.

God Is at Work: Transforming People and Nations Through Business

Posted on July 1, 2006 by Ted Esler
July 1, 2006

In God is at Work Ken Eldred calls evangelicals to develop a new view of God’s purpose for business as a vehicle for holistically enhancing the kingdom. The global Church underutilizes business to the detriment of both.

The Depth Chart of a Church Missions Program

Posted on July 1, 2006 by Ted Esler
July 1, 2006

Most successful businesses have clearly articulated their mission and vision statements. Most have also implemented a strategic plan that will help accomplish their organization’s mission and vision. The Church has had a vision statement for over two thousand years.

Is it Insensitive to Share Your Faith? Hard Questions about Christian Mission in a Plural World

Posted on July 1, 2006 by Ted Esler
July 1, 2006

The issue of evangelizing non-Christian peoples has become one of the most controversial practices in our pluralistic world today. Is it appropriate to engage in evangelism in this diverse, multicultural twenty-first century? Is it insensitive?

Six Challenges for the Church in Missions

Posted on July 1, 2006 by Ted Esler
July 1, 2006

A veteran missions director shares six challenges the North American Church faces concerning world missions—and how to deal with these challenges.

The Messianic Movement: A Field Guide for Evangelical Christians

Posted on July 1, 2006 by Ted Esler
July 1, 2006

“So, what’s your view on the Messianic movement?” This loaded question is likely to elicit answers as varied as the respondents.

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