A History of Christianity in Asia, Volume II: 1500-1900
In this second volume of a proposed three volume set on Christianity in Asia, Samuel Moffett, professor emeritus of ecumenics and mission at Princeton…
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The Whole New World of Unreached Peoples
The unreached peoples movement has come a long way since the 1974 Lausanne Congress, which was instrumental in launching it.
A Martyr’s Grace: Stories of Those Who Gave All for God’s Glory
The word “martyr” may evoke thoughts of those who died centuries ago. We do not tend to think of those who were fellow students or members of our …
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Education is Not That Important
“Education is Not That Important” by Marten Visser (July 2006) was a wonderful article.
Africa Bible Commentary
Five years in the making, involving sixty-nine African biblical scholars, the first one-volume Bible commentary written by Africans in Africa for Afri…
Retiring and Shy
“Retiring and shy” as used here refers to something else—the fact that a growing number of missionaries who have retired or are in the process f…
The Bible at Cultural Crossroads: From Translation to Communication
“We have had the Bible in our language, but we still couldn’t understand what it meant.” That’s what Hill’s main assistant said to her when …
The Ugly Beast Behind Well-spoken Pragmatism
The kind of Christian vision that insists upon measurable results and invests only in “grassroots” training may enjoy admirable motivation. Howeve…
The Changing Face of World Missions: Engaging Contemporary Issues and Trends
Kaleidoscopic changes loom over global Christian missionary activity at the beginning of this new century. Established patterns of knowing and doing m…
Lessons Learned in Africa
Students' lives are changed through the Houghton in Tanzania program, which immerses them in the culture.