EMQ articles
Evangelical Missions Quarterly, from 1964 to the current issue. Page 54 of 160 · 3,835 in all.
Globalization and the Support of Nationals
Globalization is a term that evokes passionate feelings. Conflicting convictions about the effect of globalization have surfaced in missions too, particularly concerning how the Western world church is to partner with the surging missionary force from the majority world.
The Poor: A Case of Mistaken Identity?
Currently, article after article and book after book refer to the poor? But seldom is the word poor carefully defined.
The Two Sides of Pentecost
Acts records many instances of persecution among early believing communities. However, the record is clear. Believing communities existed.
The Mission of Theology in Missions
Theology divides, evangelism unites.” So goes the mantra of too many. Oh, there is a kernel of truth in what they say: too much majoring on minor issues can be divisive.
Letters to the Editor
Conforming to a Culture. The October 2002 issue of EMQ included the article, “A Testimony for Missions,” by Richard Smith. The article included these statements, “…fall in love with the local culture…identify with its institutions and traditions…” “He is here because he is deeply attached to our nation and what comes…
Technological Solutions to Missionary Problems
No one can deny that the widespread growth and adoption of technology in society has heralded a new era with new realities.
The Best Missionary Training Model
The author assesses three primary training models: Providers (42%), Out-sourcers (31%), and Partners (19%).
Christian Weddings in Japan: Ministry or Mammon?
The entire concept of making a business of “Christian” weddings has sparked an ongoing and, at times, rather heated debate.
Missions on the Web
In this edition of Missions on the Web we break with our tradition of developing a Web page for MisLinks and asked the developers of five key Web sites that support mission to give us a behind-the-scenes explanation of their creations.
Should Missionaries Start Web Movements
We came to Uganda as a traditional rural church planting team, hoping to start a Web movement of evangelical Christ-centered churches through the Busoga region of Uganda.
The Dark Side of the Internet
Our purpose is not to speak to this issue authoritatively, but to present the problem in hopes that it may stimulate further discussion and management in the larger missions community.
The Missionary and Porn
Our wives had just left the room where we had been eating. Once they were out of hearing range, my guest leaned towards me and in a whisper, said, “Jim, I need to talk with you about a very sensitive issue.”
Halting an Exodus with Satellite Television
It’s the birthplace of Christ and of the Church. Yet Christians are leaving the Middle East in droves. Sixty percent of believers have emigrated from the region since the 1950s.
Relief Work, Development Work: Complement or Conflict?
Increasingly, overseas service involves health care, agriculture, economics, education and related community development approaches as the means to do ministry in the country.
Letters to The Editor
Our readers write.
Wisdom and Information
The Internet has made information instantly available. Twenty years ago even the world’s most sophisticated intelligence agencies would have drooled over comparable access to it.
More Than a Window
Beyond doubt, the 10/40 Window as a trend has mobilized many like never before.
Christian Weddings in Japan: Ministry or Mammon?
The entire concept of making a business of “Christian” weddings has sparked an ongoing and, at times, rather heated debate.
Missions on the Web
In this edition of Missions on the Web we break with our tradition of developing a Web page for MisLinks and asked the developers of five key Web sites that support mission to give us a behind-the-scenes explanation of their creations.
Should Missionaries Start Web Movements
We came to Uganda as a traditional rural church planting team, hoping to start a Web movement of evangelical Christ-centered churches through the Busoga region of Uganda.
Technological Solutions to Missionary Problems
No one can deny that the widespread growth and adoption of technology in society has heralded a new era with new realities.
The Dark Side of the Internet
Our purpose is not to speak to this issue authoritatively, but to present the problem in hopes that it may stimulate further discussion and management in the larger missions community.
The Missionary and Porn
Our wives had just left the room where we had been eating. Once they were out of hearing range, my guest leaned towards me and in a whisper, said, “Jim, I need to talk with you about a very sensitive issue.”
Halting an Exodus with Satellite Television
It’s the birthplace of Christ and of the Church. Yet Christians are leaving the Middle East in droves. Sixty percent of believers have emigrated from the region since the 1950s.