An Indonesian Leader Speaks to the Church in the West
An interview with Chris Marantika.
Category: Volume 22 – Issue 1
Global Report
CHINA: Amity rolls out the welcome mat In one of the most astonishing turns in the always surprising labyrinth of Chinese policy, top Chine…
Doing Mission: Alien Cultures
The issue is how can the "differences" between men and women is to be understood so that the full-orbed dimension of God's creation in both male and …
Gorillas Get Along: Why Can’t We?
The author discusses two aspects of relationship problems that are based on personality differences: personality types, and personal maturity.
Missionary Leisure
One of the old pioneer missionaries of the Christian and Missionary Alliance, a venerable saint of unusual dedication and spiritual fervor, was someti…
The Gospel to the Urban Zulu: Three Cultures in Conflict
Philip sat in class with a puzzled expression on his face. We had been discussing the changes in the culture of his people, the Zulus of South Africa.…
It Takes Team Effort to Root Churches in Hard Soil
This way of church planting has stolen my heart. We began working with our first church planting training team in 1972. In one year a church was start…
Challenges to Abou’s Jesus
Abou Traore was not a traditional sorcerer, the kind who regulates daily events in a small traditional village. Rather he worked hand-in-hand with the…
Training Leaders for a Church on the Run
After six to eight brainstorming meetings, plans for an informal Bible training institute for Quichua leaders in Imbabura province were developed.
Recruiting: A Page from the Coach’s Book
The capable young doctor was not critical of mission agencies, but definitely puzzled. He had previously volunteered for and served two short terms in…