The Non-contextualization of the Gospel
Non-contextualization is occurring in many cultural contexts—even in the ministry of those who promote the highest levels of contextualization—where new churches have been planted in the last few decades.
Why the Poor Harvest? Assessing All the Factors in Seeing People Turn to Jesus
Seeing many people come into the Kingdom of God requires more than just a look at the soil. It requires hard work and carefully evaluating the sun and rain, the sower, the seed, and our method of sowing.
The Engage! Study Executive Summary
A study of current and former field staff looks at factors related to retention issues among North American cross-cultural workers. Recommendations for agencies are included.
Trauma and Traumatic Stress in Cross-cultural Missions: How to Promote Resilience
Results from a research study explores the relationship between traumatic events and psychological symptoms.
After the Funeral: Helping Mission Leaders Care for Those under Their Care
Based on personal experience, Veldt shares how mission agencies can care for missionaries who are dealing with the loss of a loved one.
Written by the Hand of Paul: Church Planting Naturally
We sat down with local leaders to discuss lessons learned and some of the shortcomings in multiplicative strategies. As for what we learned through the successes, we found that these principles were already written plainly by the hand of Paul.
Justice and Mission: Some Initial Reflections
The essential flaw in most campaigns for social justice has its origin in a mistaken assumption that there is no justice unless there is equality of outcomes.
Letters to the Editor
Westerners and Middle Easterners
Perry Shaw’s “Westerners and Middle Easterners Serving Together” (January 2010) was excellent.