Christianity and World Religions: An Introduction to the World’s Major Faiths
In the 1970s, about the time that I started paying attention in our youth group Sunday School class, we studied Fritz Ridenhour’s book about world religions: So What’s the Difference? In those days, however, most of us thought of people of Jewish faith, Hindus, Buddhists, Sikhs, and Muslims as exotic “over there” people. They lived in far-away places with unusual foods, attire, and worship centers. I daresay there was no one in our suburban youth group who actually knew a follower of these religions.
What Does the Future of the Traditional Mission Agency Look Like?
The paradigm shift in missions from a primarily Western to a now-global phenomena is profound and far-reaching, particularly for the leadership of traditional mission agencies.
From Homogeneous to a Heterogeneous Unit Principle
Many churches may be satisfied with defining “a church for all peoples” as meaning, “a separate church for each people group.” But I found it increasingly difficult to justify this position.
Learning Curve in Rwanda: A Long Journey of Transformation
Church was a form of religion, but life transformation wasn’t taking place on a consistent basis. We questioned the purpose of the church, our call, and if church planting and missions was really working.
Eighteen Leaders Discuss the Mission of Jesus Christ Today
An interview with some of the top mission leaders about the mission of Jesus in the world today.
New Narratives toward a Biblical Response to Animism: Perspective from Church History & Scripture
The author shares selected scripture passages as heuristic devices to teach lessons relevant to the worldviews of animistic peoples.
Must-haves for Innovation in Missions
Achieving a culture of creativity in the context of missions brings with it significant leadership challenges, but also holds the promise of greater effectiveness.
Mobilization Lessons from the Life of Jesus
In our mobilization, we must have the right foundation laid through depth in God’s word, prayer, and time with people.
Business as Mission under Scrutiny
If mission historians and theologians are to positively assess Business as Mission, they will need to take into consideration seven cautions.
A Closer Look at Children of the Mentally Ill in Missions
An overview of mental illness and the potential blessings and challenges of having missionaries who come from families with mental illness.