EMQ articles
Evangelical Missions Quarterly, from 1964 to the current issue. Page 48 of 160 · 3,835 in all.
Misunderstanding C-5: His Ways Are Not Our Orthodoxy
Even the most sincere followers of Christ can easily misunderstand C5.
Lifting the Fatwa
I was somewhat shocked to read the following statement by a respected Christian leader who is involved in a controversial approach to Muslim evangelism: “I am praying Phil will lift his Fatwa against our ministry among the followers of Ishmael.”
Should Christians Use Allah in Bible Translation?
Issues of terminology for God are highly convoluted when working with Muslims in non-Arabic-speaking lands where Christians use alternate terms for God.
Telling the Difference
There is a need for more objective criteria to assess when contextualization has crossed the line into syncretism.
New Paradigms for Understanding Hinduism and Contextualization
We need a new paradigm for understanding Hinduism not merely for the purpose of clear and accurate thought, but as a necessary prerequisite for comprehending contextualization in the Hindu world.
Theological Critique of Security
I wish to challenge the prevailing assumptions which support our notion of security in missions.
Distractions on the Path to Contentment
The following distractions prolong our discomfort and often keep us from fitting in or belonging.
H Scale for Hindu Contextualization
This seven point scale defines contextualization of gospel and church in the Hindu world. Where are you on the scale? Where should you be?
What I Want in a Missionary
I never want to have another missions emphasis week like the one my church endured last year. It was a time of agony as months of planning and effort slowly unraveled before our eyes.
A Leadership Model for the Suffering Church
Sebastian (fictitious name) met us soon after the border officials checked all our necessary papers and approved us for entry. For several days, Sebastian led us on a whirlwind tour of the church in mainland China. He told us stories about untold suffering. Along the way, Sebastian recounted his own journey as a…
Lean, Mean, Extreme and Unseen
Dear Chris, Thanks for your e-mail and your interest in development on the mission field. That excites me. You asked about our philosophy on development. I have to admit that most of my development philosophy comes from my fiascos rather than my successes.
Managing the Short-term Missions Explosion
Short-term missions has moved from being part of a larger missions vision and instead has become the primary goal of many missions programs. What was once a preparation step for long-term service has become the final destination.
The Pressure to Lie
When I asked missionary colleagues, “What would cause a missionary to be tempted not to be totally honest and transparent?”, two main answers surfaced.
When Things Go Wrong
Ana Silvia got the shock of her life. After five years of teaching the deaf, the young school principal almost lost hope when she discovered her students had made little progress.
A World Tour of Contextual Theologies
The number and quality of contextualization resources on the Web is constantly growing. Here we concentrate on the element of contextualization most frequently discussed: theology.
Misunderstanding C-5: His Ways Are Not Our Orthodoxy
Even the most sincere followers of Christ can easily misunderstand C5.
Lifting the Fatwa
I was somewhat shocked to read the following statement by a respected Christian leader who is involved in a controversial approach to Muslim evangelism: “I am praying Phil will lift his Fatwa against our ministry among the followers of Ishmael.”
Should Christians Use Allah in Bible Translation?
Issues of terminology for God are highly convoluted when working with Muslims in non-Arabic-speaking lands where Christians use alternate terms for God.
Telling the Difference
There is a need for more objective criteria to assess when contextualization has crossed the line into syncretism.
Weeding the Heart
“Take every thought to make it obedient to Christ … Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry … See to it that … no bitter root grows up” (2 Cor. 10:5, Eph. 4:26, Heb. 12:15).
And So the Story Goes…Web Resources on Storytelling, Myths, and Proverbs
No doubt many EMQ readers learned their missiology the academic, propositional way—from books and lectures. It’s only natural for us to teach the way we have been taught, but as the Turkish proverb says, “You can proclaim the truth also in a friendly way.”
How to Be a Motivating Teacher
As a missionary teacher in a Bible college in Kenya, one of my greatest concerns is “How can God use me to make a lasting difference in my students’ lives?”
Where Are Pioneer Missionaries Needed? The N-Formula
As a missiologist in the European-continental tradition, qualitative research has always come more naturally to me than quantitative. This bias was reinforced through my anthropological studies that emphasized participant observation over statistics.
God Can Even Speak through Meetings
Mercy, when you work in Zambia, 2002, you sometimes wonder if there aren’t better ways to spend your time.