Reflections on Arab Spring
In a world where geo-political considerations dominate the news, another question looms large in a more eternal direction: “What are the implications of this for an Arab Spring of gospel advance?”
In a world where geo-political considerations dominate the news, another question looms large in a more eternal direction: “What are the implications of this for an Arab Spring of gospel advance?”

During my college years I asked the Lord to give me a church in the south that would bring black and white together, glorifying his name, and fulfilling the scriptures by creating a house of prayer for all people. The Lord has answered that prayer beyond my wildest imagination!

Conscientiousness and commitment are vital qualities of effective Christian workers, but over-conscientious workers do not listen to their limitations as humans.

The author summarizes experiential data and compares it with the biblical evidence in an effort to suggest a paradigm shift for the Church in the West with regard to the salvific utility of dreams and visions for Muslims.
Through describing his own personal journey, the author shares how God’s people can do their best work, following the leading of the Holy Spirit.
by George Patterson William Carey Library, 1605 E. Elizabeth St., Pasadena, CA 91104, 414 pages, 2012, $24.99. —Reviewed by Garrett Matthew East, missionary with Churches of Christ, headed for

A method for developing a measurement instrument that can guide leaders to define the end goal and that provides church planters with a graphic picture of progress.
by Mike Barnett and Robin Martin, editors InterVarsity Press, P.O. Box 1400, Downers Grove, IL 60515-1426, 640 pages, 2012, $35.00. —Reviewed by Richard R. Cook, associate professor of church

Deculturation is speeding up. And it’s happening worldwide. We must, therefore, ask ourselves, Is the mission industry keeping up with these changes?
by Tom Doyle Thomas Nelson, P.O. Box 141000, Nashville TN 37214, 288 pages, 2012, $15.99. —Reviewed by Scott Hedley, a research associate in Asia. As a researcher working with
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