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Author Interview: Michael Huerter on The Hybrid Congregation: A Practical Theology of Worship for an Online Era 

The book focuses on the intersection of church music and online communication, by asking the central question: “what does the church need to under…

Missio Nexus April 21, 2026

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Hybrid congregation with digital and physical worship elements.

The Hybrid Congregation: A Practical Theology of Worship for an Online Era 

The book focuses on the intersection of church music and online communication, by asking the central question: “what does the church need to under…

Missio Nexus April 21, 2026

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Book cover of "Evangelsim in an Age of Despair" by Andrew Root with rain on window background.

Evangelism in an Age of Despair: Hope Beyond the Failed Promise of Happiness

Andrew Root’s Evangelism in an Age of Despair presents a thought-provoking take on evangelism. It is not so much a book about evangelism as about th…

Missio Nexus April 15, 2026

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Group of Marakwet women in traditional attire, sitting outdoors.

Marakwet: An Ethnographic Study of Religious and Cultural Identity in Africa

Ethnographies will be complicated, and Marakwet is no exception. Cultural complexity in the social world has rarely been understood as a barrier to pr…

Missio Nexus April 15, 2026

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Community gathering in rural village for mission stories and discipleship.

Tell Everyone: SIM Niger Stories (1924-2024)

Africans frequently use stories to construct oral histories of their people or tradition. Older generations pass on family names, religious knowledge,…

Missio Nexus April 15, 2026

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International service wisdom from 10 women missionaries.

Before You Go: Wisdom from 10 Women Who Served Internationally

Obedience to God’s call for international missionary service is daunting and complex. Evangelism and discipleship across cultural, religious, and li…

Missio Nexus April 15, 2026

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Dry cracked earth with mountain in the background, symbolizing climate change impacts.

Welcome to the Land of Goshen – A Biblical Model of God’s Provision for Climate Migrants

By David Kimiti, Safia Kimiti, and Ian Ratcliff | Genesis 47 outlines the way that God provided for the people of Israel in response to a climatic eve…

Missio Nexus April 15, 2026

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Aerial view of a large refugee camp with numerous tents and shelters.

Healing the Wounds of Trauma

By Harriet Hill | In 2001, a small group met in Nairobi to put together materials to respond to traumatized people in war zones across Africa. This pr…

Missio Nexus April 15, 2026

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Medical healthcare worker examining a young child in a clinical setting.

Toward a Wider View of Healing Missions

By Jim Ritchie | Healthcare missions suffers from a dichotomy of purpose. Is medicine alone an adequate motive as a ministry of compassion? Or are we …

Missio Nexus April 15, 2026

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Woman in traditional dress visiting a mission tent at Missio Nexus event.

Culturally Informed Mental Health Care

By Sofia Locke | Mental health is a growing area of need. Christians have an opportunity to step into this space to bring holistic healing. However, w…

Missio Nexus April 15, 2026

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