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Reports from around the world.

In our ranking of mission priorities, where do the world’s kids fit? Are they being slighted by more majestic issues, by more serious concerns? Do we subconsciously, perhaps, look down our noses at agencies that work with children?

One of the important benefits Christianity has offered Third World women has been a cause around which to gather for social and spiritual purposes.

In the early 1980’s it became evident to many associated with the United World Mission that God was about to “do a new thing.” The mission is now in the early stages of this new work of God. His leading has truly been amazing as he has used his Word to give us new vision and direction.

Reports from around the world

As I have talked with 121 missionaries and many mission leaders over a three-year period, I have become convinced of the importance of good selection— and of the dangers of inadequacy in the process.

Mission agencies have long been concerned about why some of their people don’t last on the field. They have done many studies, uncovered many reasons, and prescribed many cures.

In many cases, deeper problems lie behind so-called poor interpersonal relationships.

After six to eight brainstorming meetings, plans for an informal Bible training institute for Quichua leaders in Imbabura province were developed.

Philip sat in class with a puzzled expression on his face. We had been discussing the changes in the culture of his people, the Zulus of South Africa. His frown deepened as he thought about the patterns of change. Suddenly he blurted out, “I don’t have a culture.”