Academic Societies and Academic Sites Supporting Mission Research
Most of the sites referenced in this article are focused on evangelical and Protestant Christian mission, and we’ve included a few Roman Catholic sites of particular value for evangelicals.
Enhancing Your Internal Coaching Capacity
Sitting on the plane after the coach training class she’d just attended, Kris was excited about what she had learned and was looking forward to the upcoming coaching sessions.
Ethical Guidelines for Church Planters
The following eleven guidelines allow missionaries to maintain the necessary philosophical and methodological freedom in which to fulfill their callings, while simultaneously establishing healthy biblical and missiological parameters in light of the kingdom ethic.
Preventing Discouragement and Keeping Church Planters Productive on the Field
A study of church planters reveals that they are more likely to be motivated to continue on the field if certain criteria are in place. The author offers help for mission agencies and team leaders looking to help their church planters succeed in their tasks.
From Yesterday to Today: Understanding Ministry in Russia
Being effective in ministry in cultures such as Russia, where Russian Orthodoxy and suspicion of Americans are commonplace, includes a return to the simplicity of Bible study and scripture reading.
Evaluating “A Common Word”: The Problem of “Points of Contact”
Why “points of contact” between Christianity and Islam are mythical—and why Christians must stay true to the task of missions that lies before us.
How Convictions Catalyze Fruitful Cross-cultural Partnerships
An inside look at fruitful cross-cultural partnerships in Latin America as seen through the eyes of David Brooks and Jōse de Dios, former and current Americas area directors for Wycliffe International.
Spiritual Adoption & Africa: Potential for Changing a Landscape
How “spiritually adopting” African young people can lead to a revolution of “Timothys” who will bring hope to their worlds.
Facilitating a New Student Volunteer Movement
How seminaries and Christian colleges can strengthen the
Adopt-A-People Group program.
2 1/2 Percent: Church Planting Movements from the Periphery to the Center
Harnessing the power of anomalies could become a gateway to spreading the gospel through media.