Toward a Relevant Theology for the Middle East
Just as WWII and the Holocaust brought about changes in intellectual paradigms, today the tumult in the Middle East challenges us to rethink our th…
Category: Volume 41 – Issue 2
Awake Africa!
The old man’s desk was covered in papers. His hair was peppered with white and his eyes were yellowed and tired. He gestured at the piles of paper w…
Good Agency Practices: Lessons from ReMAP II
The Great Commission calls us “to make disciples of all nations.” The central focus is on making mature followers of Christ, not simply converts. …
Practical Tips on Preparing for Home Assignment
The Joneses are busy getting ready for their home assignment, or furlough, next week. Dad may have to pull a few all-nighters to finish packing. Th…
Oceania on the Web
Following up our look at Europe on the Web in the January 2004 issue, in this issue we present Web resources for Oceania.
A Guide to Short-Term Missions
The number of Christians participating in short-term missions has increased dramatically in recent years. Just like long-term missions, short-term mis…
Christian Microenterprise Development: An Introduction
“Microenterprise Development” (MED) is the new buzzword in missions today. With evangelical missionaries attempting to present a holistic gospel, …
Church Planting 101
There are few phrases more frequently spoken in church and mission circles than “church planting.” There also are few subjects around which min…
Communicating God’s Word in a Complex World: God’s Truth or Hocus Pocus?
In our ever-changing, pluralistic world it is more than a challenge to communicate the gospel effectively to others.
Reentering Worship During Home Assignment
“How can we sing the Lord’s Song in a strange land?” This plaintive question was asked by Israel in exile. Gone were the familiar rites and temp…