EMQ articles
Evangelical Missions Quarterly, from 1964 to the current issue. Page 29 of 160 · 3,835 in all.
Why I Am Not a Missionary!
The author shares why terminology can be limiting and occasionally harmful—and why it may be time we shifted our thinking.
Short-term Missions Serving Long-term Efforts in Eastern Europe
A case study of how one group in Eastern Europe is using short-term teams to accelerate the impact of long-term ministry.
How Technology is Transforming Bible Translation
Rather than assume Bible translation can only be done the way it has always been done, it is time to use Internet technology in new ways so people groups can complete Bible translations for themselves.
Who Me? Reluctant Leadership and the Progressive Nature of God’s Call
Looking at his own life and the life of the Apostle Peter, the author shares how we can prevent ourselves from becoming reluctant leaders and move forward as God calls us.
Field Leaders: Navigating the Complexities of a Four-dimensional Role
Field leaders typically navigate four dimensions in their roles: personal, organizational, stewardship, impact. The authors give guidance on how to address each of these.
Leading Virtually, or Virtually Leading? Exposing the Myths of Virtual Leadership
While unpacking five myths about virtual leadership, the author offers practical wisdom for leaders engaged in distance leadership.
How (Not) to Collaborate with a Majority World Church
Collaboration in intercultural ministry can be improved by considering three relational realities. The author uses a case study from Africa as an example.
Releasing Indigenous Leaders: Empowerment vs. Enlistment
By emphasizing the empowerment of national leaders, we become more effective in multiplying not only leaders, but also believers and churches, and ultimately church-planting movements.
Searching for the Indigenous Method
Our goal, as formed by scripture and shaped by culture, is to spend time making disciples who make disciples, planting churches that multiply, and training leaders who train leaders.
Implications for Missions from 1 Samuel 13 & 14
The context of the war story in 1 Samuel 13-14 between Israel and the Philistines, and especially the role of Jonathan and his armor-bearer, provide interesting food-for-thought regarding the mission task today.
Your Focus on the World: A Step-by-Step Guide to Leading Your Whole Church into Maximum Global Impact (with Implementation Guide)
by Ellen Livingood Catalyst Services, P.O. Box 152, Newtown, PA 18940, 214 + 108 pages, 2010, $19.99 ($9.99 implementation guide). —Reviewed by Cindy Judge, global…
Worship and Mission after Christendom
by Alan Kreider and Eleanor Kreider Herald Press, 616 Walnut Ave, Scottdale, PA 15683, 276 pages, 2011, $19.99. —Reviewed by Roberta R. King, associate professor…
Where There Was No Church: Postcards from Followers of Jesus in the Muslim World
by EJ Martin, ed. Fruitful Practice Research and Learning Together Press, 204 pages, 2010, $12.50. —Reviewed by Benjamin Lee Hegeman, SIM lecturer in the history…
Telling God’s Stories with Power: Biblical Storytelling in Oral Cultures
by Paul F. Koehler William Carey Library, 1605 East Elizabeth St, Pasadena, CA, 91104, 308 pages, 2010, $17.99. —Reviewed by Dr. Victor Anderson, chair, Pastoral…
Suffering: Christian Reflections on Buddhist Dukkha
by Paul H. De Neui, ed. William Carey Library, 1605 E. Elizabeth St., Pasadena, CA 91104, 234 pages, 2011, $17.99. —Reviewed by Chandler H. Im,…
The Story of God, The Story of Us: Getting Lost and Found in the Bible
by Sean Gladding InterVarsity Press, P.O. Box 1400, Downers Grove, IL 60515, 193 pages, 2010, $17.00. —Reviewed by Scott Hedley, a research associate in Asia.…
Roots and Remedies of the Dependency Syndrome in World Missions
by Robert Reese William Carey Library, 1605 East Elizabeth Street, Pasadena, CA 91104, 226 pages, 2010, $24.99. —Reviewed by Marcus W. Dean, associate professor and…
Oxford Handbook of Evangelical Theology
by Gerald R. McDermott, ed. Oxford University Press, 198 Madison Ave., New York, N.Y. 10016, 524 pages, 2010, $150. —Reviewed by Robert S. Covolo, Center…
Operation World: The Definitive Prayer Guide to Every Nation, 7th Edition
by Jason Mandryk Biblica Publishing, 1820 Jet Stream Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80921, 992 pages, 2010, $24.99 (paperback). —Reviewed by A. Scott Moreau, chair, Intercultural…
Global Member Care, Volume 1: The Pearls and Perils of Good Practice
by Kelly O’Donnell William Carey Library, 1605 E. Elizabeth St., Pasadena, CA 91104, 265 pages, 2011, $16.99. —Reviewed by Brent Lindquist, president, Link Care Center.…
Exploring Theological English: Reading, Vocabulary, and Grammar for ESL/EFL
by Cheri L. Pierson, Lonna J. Dickerson, and Florence R. Scott. Piquant Editions, P.O. Box 83, Carlisle, CA3 9GR, 378 pages, 2010, $27.95. —Reviewed by…
Clouds of Witnesses: Christian Voices from Africa and Asia
by Mark A. Noll and Carolyn Nystrom InterVarsity Press, P.O. Box 1400, Downers Grove, IL 60515-1426, 286 pages, 2011, $25.00. —Reviewed by Nicholas G. Piotrowski,…
The Church under the Cross: Mission in Asia in the Times of Turmoil: A Missionary Memoir: Volume 1
by Wendell Paul Karsen William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 2140 Oak Industrial Drive NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505, 454 pages, 2010, $36.00. —Reviewed by Charles…
The Facilitator Era: Beyond Church Multiplication
by Tom Steffen Wipf & Stock, 199 W. 8th Ave., Suite 3, Eugene, OR 97401, 418 pages, 2011, $46.00. —Reviewed by Damian O. Emetuche, assistant…