EMQ articles
Evangelical Missions Quarterly, from 1964 to the current issue. Page 121 of 160 · 3,835 in all.
We Need Cooperation in Research
John Dekker has pointed out some serious problems as evangelicals around the world seek to identify and evangelize unreached peoples.
Unreached Peoples Data: Out of the Computers and into the Fields
The puzzle must be put together—if churches and missions overseas are to make the best use of the data
Reentry Preparation: What They’re up to Back Home
You’ll find the space squeeze and the money squeeze, but churches are innovating not only in building but in program and ministries as well.
New Lessons of Service from a Brazilian School
Teachers and students alike discovered fresh ways to serve one another, their churches, and their communities.
People Can Unravel the Bible—If We Let Them
The key is not telling them but asking them the right questions.
Division Time in China: To Join the TSPM or Not
Evangelicals outside of China have to decide whether to accept Bishop Ting’s claims and relate only to the CCC, or whether they should listen to the voice of house church representatives who will not join the TSPM.
Editor’s Analysis: Of Trials and Towels: The Causes and Cure of Spiritual Imperialism
Problems of adjustment overseas are not going to get any easier. Most missionaries know the trials of language and culture, of red tape and revolution.
Is the Psychological Test Worth It?
It helps to improve missionary performance and it saves possible loss later on.
Doing Grassroots Health Care
What the missionary does for herself she should do for others.
Roots of Bad Feelings: What the Locals Say
Not every mission is equally guilty, but we must pay attention to the grievances of our brothers.
Editor’s Analysis: Cities Must Have Our Best Efforts
If we’re going to reach the cities, it will take a lot more training and homework than we’ve been doing in the past.
Don’t Be an Urban Missionary unless . .
Urban missionaries must be mature, understand the city and the nature of mission, and possess practical skills.
Is the Psychological Test Worth It?
It helps to improve missionary performance and it saves possible loss later on.
Doing Grassroots Health Care
What the missionary does for herself she should do for others.
Roots of Bad Feelings: What the Locals Say
Not every mission is equally guilty, but we must pay attention to the grievances of our brothers.
Editor’s Analysis: Cities Must Have Our Best Efforts
If we’re going to reach the cities, it will take a lot more training and homework than we’ve been doing in the past.
Don’t Be an Urban Missionary unless . .
Urban missionaries must be mature, understand the city and the nature of mission, and possess practical skills.
Looking at the Task Six Ways
Current strategic “tidal waves” are assessed. The author also considers other factors in determining priority, but rejects concentrating on any one of them.
Church Planting and ‘The New Man’s’ Life Style
0ne cannot accuse the apostle Paul of being unclear about the differences between a preconversion and postconversion life style. When he described the behavior of “the old man,” he did not pussyfoot.
Beyond Independence to Responsible Maturity
Human development can be divided into stages of growth. A newborn baby is dependent on its parents for every need. A mature adult can world with parents as an equal, and there can be genuine interdependence.
Worship—the Neglected Way to Reach Muslims
Quality, Christ-centered, life-changing worship is a must, says this missionary, who has found that it opens doors.
Mission Blockade: Ancestor Worship
This realistic account spells out the reasons and suggests practical answers.
Steps to Mature Servanthood Overseas
Honest, down-to-earth counsel about intensely personal matters is outlined here.
The Priority of Ethnicity
A million Asians live in Great Britian. They are typical of many minorities in other lands. A brief look at the opportunities and problems of their evangelization will illuminate some important principles.