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An Interview with Howard Whaley.

We can’t look the other way when divorced persons apply for missionary service.

The late seventies and early eighties have seen a rising tide of divorce and remarriage in western Christendom. There is evidence to suggest that this will be a continuing trend through the rest of this century.

Promoting the good news of Jesus Christ cross-culturally requires the development of both skills and sensitivities.

The center for missions sending agencies is shifting from North America and Western Europe to Asia, Latin America, and Africa.

To mark the occasion, we asked the heads of our sponsoring associations where we are in missions now compared to 1964.

I wondered and wept. How does Christ enter the Muslim world?

Are tentmakers copouts from being real missionaries? According to some critics, yes. Are tentmakers God’s secret weapon to evangelize the world? According to some backers, yes.

Our look at what makes pastors (and missionaries) weep; power In proverbs; finding support In a good learning setting; and rooting out theological education’s colonialism.

Because there are so many techniques on the market, missionaries need discernment, they need to know how to weigh the pros and cons. To help them do that, I’ve put together a list of test questions. Apply them ruthlessly to every method.