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Marks of the Messenger: Knowing, Living and Speaking the Gospel
by J. Mack Stiles InterVarsity Press, P.O. Box 1400, Downers Grove, IL 60515-1226, 128 pages, 2010, $15.00. —Reviewed by John Mann, youth and teaching pastor…
Global Awakening: How 20th-Century Revivals Triggered a Christian Revolution
by Mark Shaw IVP Academic, P.O. Box 1400, Downers Grove, IL 60515, 221 pages, 2010, $20.00. —Reviewed by Eddie Gibbs, senior professor of church growth,…
Expectations & Burnout: Women Surviving the Great Commission
by Sue Eenigenburg and Robynn Bliss William Carey Library, 1605 E. Elizabeth St., Pasadena, CA 91104, 239 pages, 2010, $13.99. —Reviewed by Cheri Pierson, assistant…
Encountering Theology of Mission: Biblical Foundations, Historical Developments, and Contemporary Issues
by Craig Ott, Stephen J. Strauss, with Timothy C. Tennent Baker Academic, P.O. Box 6287, Grand Rapids, MI 49516-6287, 432 pages, 2010, $29.99. —Reviewed by…
The Changing World of Christianity: The Global History of a Borderless Religion
by Dyron B. Daughrity Peter Lang Publishing, Inc. 28 Broadway, 18th floor, New York, NY 10006, 290 pages, 2010, $34.95. —Reviewed by Melody J. Wachsmuth,…
Follow-up Resources for Lausanne Capetown 2010
by A. Scott Moreau and Mike O’Rear By the time you read this, the four celebrations of the centenary of Edinburgh 1910 will be behind…
Engaging Boomers for Missions: Overcoming the Obstacles
Through contact with thousands of Boomers across the U.S. who are considering a future in missions, five significant obstacles seem to be common: faith, finances, fit, family, and fight.
Diversity and Leadership: The Challenge of Leadership in Multicultural Missions
One of the greatest challenges in my ten years as international director of SIM (Serving In Mission) was to find ways for missionaries with radically different assumptions about leadership to work together in harmony.
A Participant’s Account of Lausanne III
by Allen Yeh Lausanne has revitalized their movement by launching their Third Congress on World Evangelization (October 17-24, 2010) in Cape Town, South Africa. The…
A Participant’s Account of Edinburgh 2010
by Frampton F. Fox A wide-eyed teenager on a trick bicycle approached me on the sidewalk in front of the parliament building where the diverse…
The Problem of Witchcraft in Malawi
Evil spirits and demonic forces are very real issues today. Van der Meer reflects on how the Church in Africa has responded and action steps to move forward biblically.
An Urgent Plea Concerning Undiscipled People Groups: A Thai Perspective
The author proposes it is time to move from a singular focus on Unreached People Groups to developing a high priority for Undiscipled People Groups.
What Is a God-given Assignment?
Moving toward fulfilling the good work God has for us includes wisdom and action. Bacon offers guidelines for finding our way in the myriad of options.
Toward a Greater Unity in Muslim Ministry
Four of the most contested issues associated with ministry to Muslims—and suggestions for greater harmony among those working in Muslim settings.
Integrating a Business as Mission Focus into a Traditional Mission Agency
A case study of how CrossWorld integrated a Business as Mission focus into a traditional church-planting agency.
“Why Some People Are Unproductive” Revisted: Slothfulness and the Missionary
The author shares four powerful reasons why missionaries need to remain focused on their calling.
Dealing with Judas: Opportunity for Fear or Invitation to Faith?
Six ways we can deal with those who seek to destroy Christian community.
The Converted Missionary: Becoming a Westerner Who Is Not Western-centric
It is time Western missionaries are “converted” and this involves at least three action steps we can take as we move toward change.
Insider Believers and the Empathy of God
Increasingly, new converts from Islam are asking to be heard through the din. They are asking for empathy as they follow Jesus while maintaining a Muslim identity.
Reflections on “Becoming Globally Friendly”
In May 2010 a small but important conference took place under the moniker of “Becoming Globally Friendly.”
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Insider Approach to Muslim Ministry I appreciate EMQ running an “Insider Approach to Muslim Ministry a Latino Perspective” by Carlos Diaz (July 2010).
Shrewd as a Snake, Innocent as a Dove: The Ethics of Missionary Dissimulation and Subterfuge
by Larry Poston “Do not be overrighteous, neither be overwise—why destroy yourself? Do not be overwicked, and do not be a fool—why die before your…
Other Books Received
Flanigan, Shawn Teresa. 2010. For the Love of God: NGOs and Religious Identity in a Violent World. Sterling, Va.: Kumarian Press. Hirsch, Alan and Debra…
Planting Churches in the 21st Century: A Guide for Those Who Want Fresh Perspectives and New Ideas for Creating Congregations
Written for present and potential church planters, this is not so much a book of new ideas but, rather a book of ideas on how to generate new ideas relevant to the church planter’s specific cultural and economic context.