EMQ articles
Evangelical Missions Quarterly, from 1964 to the current issue. Page 111 of 160 · 3,835 in all.
Editor’s Analysis: Where Do Kids Fit in Mission Priorities?
In our ranking of mission priorities, where do the world’s kids fit? Are they being slighted by more majestic issues, by more serious concerns? Do we subconsciously, perhaps, look down our noses at agencies that work with children?
African Women’s Movement Finds Massive Response
One of the important benefits Christianity has offered Third World women has been a cause around which to gather for social and spiritual purposes.
God’s Word Works— even for Mission Agencies
In the early 1980’s it became evident to many associated with the United World Mission that God was about to “do a new thing.” The mission is now in the early stages of this new work of God. His leading has truly been amazing as he has used his Word to give us new vision and direction.
Burnout or Brownout?
Lessons learned in brownout can be of life-changing importance.
Crucial Factors in Building Good Teams
What can be accomplished together is so much greater than what can be accomplished by individuals working on their own.
Periodically Speaking: A Survey of Significant Articles about Missions
The Quiet Miracle is a missions periodical that I only recently became familiar with. It’s published by Bible Literature International, and like most mission publications, it’s free for the asking. It’s a 24-page full-color magazine, with thought-provoking informative articles-well worth your time in writing for it…
How We Can Reach Muslims by Working Together
Cooperation—if not merger—is needed between various mission organizations.
Global Report
Reports from around the world
Finding People Who Will Last; Helping Those Who Don’t
Mission agencies have long been concerned about why some of their people don’t last on the field. They have done many studies, uncovered many reasons, and prescribed many cures.
How to Choose the Right Missionary
As I have talked with 121 missionaries and many mission leaders over a three-year period, I have become convinced of the importance of good selection— and of the dangers of inadequacy in the process.
Why Do They Leave? Reflections on Attrition
In many cases, deeper problems lie behind so-called poor interpersonal relationships.
Global Report
Reports from around the world
Finding People Who Will Last; Helping Those Who Don’t
Mission agencies have long been concerned about why some of their people don’t last on the field. They have done many studies, uncovered many reasons, and prescribed many cures.
How to Choose the Right Missionary
As I have talked with 121 missionaries and many mission leaders over a three-year period, I have become convinced of the importance of good selection— and of the dangers of inadequacy in the process.
Why Do They Leave? Reflections on Attrition
In many cases, deeper problems lie behind so-called poor interpersonal relationships.
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 Africa.
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.
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 Muslim leaders in larger towns of Burkina Faso.
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 started.
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. His frown deepened as he thought about the patterns of change. Suddenly he blurted out, “I don’t have a culture.”
Missionary Leisure
One of the old pioneer missionaries of the Christian and Missionary Alliance, a venerable saint of unusual dedication and spiritual fervor, was sometimes heard to exclaim, “God didn’t call me to Africa to hunt and fish! I was called to be a fisher of men!”
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.
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 female can be released to the glory of God.
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 Chinese religious officials are shaking out a long-unused welcome mat.