Ten Things Worth Knowing about Islam
At a time when more talking heads are focused on Islam than ever before, the missions community may want to keep these basic truths clearly in mind.
Lessons from 9-11
In the midst of all the memorials of September 11, we would like to call at least four things to mind.
Forty Years: The Story of EMQ
Evangelical Missions Quarterly was conceived in an ice cream shop called the Eskimo Inn at Winona Lake, Indiana.
Letters to the Editor
Sweet Talk in Africa
Thanks, Jay, for your sweet article in EMQ (April 2004). You explain and illustrate your three points beautifully and also affirm Africans and their wisdom stored in proverbs.
Islam’s Patriarchal Clan System
The patriarchal clan system has many ramifications.
Who Needs to Hear?
Both theologically and pragmatically, at least five priorities or questions should be kept in mind when choosing new target areas.
South Asian Diaspora: Challenges and Opportunities
Over centuries, and especially in recent decades, the South Asian diaspora has increased for demographic, economic, social and political reasons.
AmeriCAN or AmeriCAN’T? A Critical Analysis of Western Training to the World
It was an e-mail you pray will never be written about you. The message came from an African friend, Zwanda (not his real name). Zwanda and I can be brutally honest with each other.
Persecution: A Biblical and Personal Reflection
If persecution causes the church to flourish, how are we to address persecution around the world?
Western-National Church Partnerships: Are They Really A Good Idea?
In recent decades many Western churches have moved from sending their own missionaries into developing nations to supporting indigenous ministries.