EMQ articles
Evangelical Missions Quarterly, from 1964 to the current issue. Page 36 of 160 · 3,835 in all.
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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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.
Intercultural Communication Resources
Few skills are as important to missionaries as those which help in mastering communication in a new culture.
The Theology of Internal Controls: Reducing the Risk of Theft and Fraud in Your Ministry or Nonprofi
To foster trust and harmony within a Christian workplace it is necessary for accountability to be carried out effectively and consistently.
Conversion and Apostasy: A Sociological Perspective
A sociological lens offers helpful perspectives in discipling Muslim-background believers.
A New Agenda: De-Americanization
Ministering transculturally requires letting go of “Christianity made in America” and contextualizing our faith in other cultures.
Preparing for the Realities of Missions in a Changing World
Two open letters, one to missionary candidates and one to mission executives, reflect the changing context of missions.
A Haystack that Changed the World
The Haystack Prayer Meeting in 1806 is still impacting global missions today.
African Time
A veteran missionary compares “African time” with “American time” and shares how cross-cultural missionaries in Africa benefit from seeing time as a precious commodity.
Where Are We Going in MK Education?
Dramatic changes are occurring in missions and MK schools around the world. MK schools need to adapt to these changes.
Partnerships in Ministry: Moving from Misguided Metaphors to Sustainable Strategies
Effectively partnering with ministries cross-culturally is important to avoid the use of three common (and misguided) metaphors.