EMQ articles
Evangelical Missions Quarterly, from 1964 to the current issue. Page 35 of 160 · 3,835 in all.
Church in Context
A look at seven theological principles can help us embrace other elements of God’s revelation and command.
House Churches In Central Asia: An Evaluation
For many Christians in Central Asia, house churches are the best church planting strategy.
Missions to North Korea and the 1.5 Generation Korean-American Christians
1.5 generation Korean-American Christians and their attitudes toward missions to North Korea.
Tentmaking Unveiled—The Survey Says
A survey of 450 tentmakers in the 10/40 Window reveals that there are certain factors which increase a worker’s effectiveness.
The Devil is in the Details: Avoiding Common Pitfalls when Funding New Partnership Endeavors
Having clearly defined objectives and guidelines at the outset of a partnership with an international ministry can prevent many problems along the way.
Foreign Money and Indigenous Ministry: To Give or Not to Give?
There is a time, place and manner to use foreign funds for the expansion of national ministries. Missionaries serving overseas need to wise stewards as well as generous givers.
The Dilemma of Giving
My dilemma with giving began after I arrived on the field in South Asia. And it started with tithing.
The Multi-tasking Challenge of Training for Church Leadership
Juan is a farmer and the lead elder of a small village church in the high Andes. Kofi teaches theology at an African seminary and is writing several articles for a new contextualized Bible Encyclopedia.
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Conversion and Apostasy Having ministered in Turkey for over twenty years and planted a Muslim Background Believer (MBB) church, I read Ziya Meral’s article, “Conversion and Apostasy” (October 2006), with great interest.
The Internet as Mission Field? Joining the World Discussion Boards
With hundreds of millions of people using the Internet daily, countless opportunities abound for Christians to share their faith online.
Brian McLaren’s Contextualization of the Gospel
A distinguished professor of missions shares how the Emergent Church Movement and the beliefs of one of its best-known supporters, Brian McLaren, differ from traditional IFMA beliefs.
From Scouts to Cultivators to Networkers: Connecting Lydias to Pauls in Western Pioneer Church Planting
A Western pioneer church planting strategy in Newfoundland, Canada, includes relationship-building and follow-up.
Syncretism and the Scriptures
Promoting healthy contexualizationand avoiding syncretism involves a deep understanding of scripture, culture and one’s own attitude.
Confessions of a Confucianist
A Japanese-American scholar discusses how Confucianism can look remarkably similar to Christianity.
The Later Years for Missionaries: Six Suggestions to Make the Transition
In the midst of so many demands, we must deal creatively, compassionately and constructively with valued older servants.
Contextualizing Scriptures for Ethno-linguistic Minorities: Case Study of Central Asian Muslims
The Central Asian Russian Scriptures (CARS) Project is designed to contextualize the Russian Bible for the Muslim people of Central Asia.
Wise as Doves and Innocent as Serpents? Doing Conflict Resolution Better
Doing conflict resolution better requires understanding both human dysfunction and biblical discipline.
To Be A Hidden Foreigner: Issues Christian Chinese-Americans Face Living in China
Chinese-Americans face challenges in China that other visitors do not face, but these challenges can open doors to ministry.
Assessing Intercultural Sensitivity in Mission Candidates and Personnel
Using effective intercultural assessment tools can give reference points for forward movement in missionary training.
Lessons Learned in Africa
Students’ lives are changed through the Houghton in Tanzania program, which immerses them in the culture.
The Ugly Beast Behind Well-spoken Pragmatism
The kind of Christian vision that insists upon measurable results and invests only in “grassroots” training may enjoy admirable motivation. However, it also may depend on simplistic assumptions about “the other” that, once brought into the open, wither in the light of day.
Retiring and Shy
“Retiring and shy” as used here refers to something else—the fact that a growing number of missionaries who have retired or are in the process find themselves “shy” of needed resources.
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Education is Not That Important “Education is Not That Important” by Marten Visser (July 2006) was a wonderful article.
The Whole New World of Unreached Peoples
The unreached peoples movement has come a long way since the 1974 Lausanne Congress, which was instrumental in launching it.