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Revisiting Ezekiel through the Lens of the Great Commission in North America
W h a t do you think is the condition of the Great Commission in North America today? In other words, how is the Lord’s commandment to “Go into all the world and preach the gospel” faring from the North American corner o f the globe?
From Anywhere to Everywhere—Together!
Mission from anywhere to everywhere is here to stay, and most exciting of all, it is something that God’s people can pursue together.
Stretching the Short-term Mission Experience
The other evening at the final session of a “Perspectives on the World Christian Movement” course that I had helped facilitate, the moderator asked the…
Sojourning Like Abraham
“By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out…and he went out not knowing where he was going…for he was looking forward to…
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Balancing Priorities Moving from problem to possibility is exactly what mission leaders do. And with the gospel wind at our backs, we don’t question our…
A Prayer for Missionaries
By way of a quick search on the Internet it’s not difficult to discover some sample prayers for missionaries. Most are well thought out expressions…
Trauma and Post-traumatic Stress Disorder among Missionaries: How to Recognize, Prevent, and Treat It
Many missionary administrators feel that they are already overburdened with responsibilities. The prospect of being asked to recognize symptoms of stress and trauma in their missionaries may seem like an overwhelming and unreasonable expectation. However, if missionary administrators can become better equipped in recognition and referral skills, it will ultimately lead to less stress for them.
APRIL 2015 ISSUE LINE UP…
Here’s what’s in the April 2015 issue of EMQ…
H/S-1 to H/S-5: Levels of Awareness of Honor/Shame in Cross-cultural Ministry
S ince 2009, I have been on a learning journey about the dynamic of honor/shame in scripture and its significance for cross-cultural ministry. By God’s grace, I’ve had the opportunity to read and conduct research, to write on the subject, to introduce the subject of honor/shame (H/S) through numerous seminars and workshops, to create resources, and to teach collaboratively with two indigenous ministry partners.
The Church & the World: Understanding the Relevance of Mission
by J. Andrew Kirk Parternoster —Reviewed by J. Rupert Morgan, strategic initiatives and research coordinator, ABWE The Church’s mission in the world is not always…
Stopping the Traffick: A Christian Response to Sexual Exploitation and Trafficking
by Glenn Miles and Christa Foster-Crawford, Tanis DoCarmo, and Gundelina Velzco, editors Wipf & Stock —Reviewed by Michael Herbert, pastor, Fellowship Bible Church, New York;…
Sentness: Six Postures of Missional Christians
by Kim Hammon and Darren Cronshaw InterVarsity Press —Reviewed by Ed Scheuerman, chair, Department of Church & Ministry Leadership; coordinator, Intercultural Studies major, Lancaster Bible…
Peace Catalysts: Resolving Conflict in Our Families, Organizations and Communities
by Rick Love InterVarsity Press —Reviewed by Marv Newell, senior vice president, Missio Nexus Conflict happens—in the home, at the workplace, in mission offices, on…
Mission in the Early Church: Themes and Reflections
by Edward L. Smither Cascade Books —Reviewed by Jonathan K. Dodson, mission leader, pastor, and author It is encouraging to see the work of diligent,…
Millenials and Mission: A Generation Faces a Global Challenge
by Jim and Judy Raymo William Carey Library —Reviewed by Brian C. Hull, assistant professor, youth ministry; director, Christian Ministries Resource Center, Asbury University The…
Lord and Saviour: Jesus of Nazareth
by Alister McGrath SPCK —Reviewed by George F. Pickens, professor, theology and mission; coordinator, Peace and Conflict Studies Program, Messiah College Most studies of world…
Crossing Cultures with Ruth: Lessons on Thriving in Mission
by James Nelson Global Mapping International —Reviewed by Lynn D. Shmidt, mission practitioner; associate professor of mission, Asbury University At first glance, one wonders what the…
Connecting with Muslims: A Guide to Communicating Effectively
by Fouad Masri InterVarsity Press —Reviewed by Rev. Dr. Fred Farrokh, Muslim-background Christian; ordained missionary, Elim Fellowship Do you believe in Jesus? Do you believe…
Apostles of Reason: The Crises of Authority in American Evangelicalism
by Molly Worthen Oxford University Press —Reviewed by Lee Beach, assistant professor, Christian ministry, McMaster Divinity College If evangelicals were to subject themselves to the psychologist’s…
Orality Is Just Good Missiology
O f the estimated seven thousand extant languages in the worl d, less than one percent have well-developed written traditions.
Mission Networks: Connecting the Global Church
I n our interconnected and globalized world , mission networks are playing an increasingly important role in shaping Great Commission strategies.
Seven Pillars for a Missional Culture
I want to pull back the curtain to show The Church at Brook Hills’ culture of disciple-making and share some of the foundational matters that support this culture and our field activities. This is not my attempt to say you should replicate what we are doing. We do not claim to have it all together.
The Missional Function of Architecture: New Considerations for a New Era
I t was one of those moments that you look back on in life with great pride. Early morning rain had forced our Saturday family time indoors. As the hours ticked by, we had progressed through our usual downtime activities—dance party, horse rides, wrestling, craft time, and book reading.
Preparing Majority World Pastors to Teach the Whole Counsel of God
T he cry heard most often from the Church in the Majority World is for pastors who can preach/teach the word of God in a way that is understandable and applicable to their congregations. While the orality movement has spoken significantly to this need, there are aspects of the preaching/teaching process which beg further attention.