01Themed Articles
Into the New Millennium: The Changing Face of Bible Translation
Bible translation must account for societal factors and developments in biblical studies, linguistics, and the social sciences.
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The State of the Bible and Bible Translations
This historical issue considers the changing context of Bible translation alongside church planting, mission research, leadership, regional perspectives, and newsbriefs from around the world.
Bible translationHistory, context, partnership, and practice
Global perspectivesAfrica, Asia, Latin America, and beyond
Historical contextClaims and events reflect the original issue
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02Themed Articles
“It’s Our Bible”: The Passion of the Kapingamarangi for God’s Word
A Bible translation team works with a Polynesian community to make Scripture available in the people’s language.
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Bible Translation in the New Millennium: The Changed and Changing Context
Understanding the history of Bible translation can help translators prepare for the contexts in which they work.
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The Bible and Church Planting/Church Growth
An examination of why Scripture and church planting must go hand in hand.
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Forum for Bible Agencies International and Partnership in God’s Word
A look at cooperation among Bible agencies working to make Scripture available worldwide.
Read article →06Mission Reports
Global Missions Health Conference Focuses on Whole Person Missions
A report on a 2006 gathering of students, mission workers, agencies, organization representatives, and healthcare professionals.
Read report →07Leadership Memo
Aspen Glow
A reflection on the life of a ministry colleague and the importance of interconnected, encouraging leadership.
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An Overview of Middle and West Africa
Despite disease, poverty, corruption, and war, Christianity has had a continuing impact across Middle and Western Africa.
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Into Their World…The Jula of Mali
A historical profile of the Jula of Mali, their social values, and the issue’s account of Christian witness among them.
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A Focus on West and Central Africa: 520 Least-Reached People Groups Remain
A regional overview of religious traditions and communities described as least reached at the time of publication.
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Latin America Blessing the World
A report from a conference that brought together church and mission leaders from across Latin America.
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Boomers – The New Wave of Volunteer Missionaries
How retiring baby boomers were challenging established approaches to volunteer mission in 2007.
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More Than Dreams: Muslims Coming to Christ Through Dreams and Visions
An archival account of dreams and visions of the risen Christ reported among Muslims around the world.
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15Perspectives
A Mission, a Witch and a Village: The Lasting Effect of Missions
A story from Kenya presented as an example of the lasting influence of mission activity.
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Friends of the Disabled in Latin America Impacting Thousands for Christ
A historical report about Christian disability ministry in Latin America.
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Pentecostals: Missions Movement or Voting Bloc?
An analysis of Pentecostal church growth and its emerging public influence at the time of publication.
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United States
A report on a disaster-response program designed to engage skilled volunteers in supporting affected communities.
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Mali
The New Testament became available in Maasina Fulfulde following years of translation and collaboration.
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Iran
A historical brief on the launch of a Persian-language Christian internet radio service.
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India: Missionary Numbers
A period report concerning official statements about missionary numbers and development data in India.
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India: Christian Worker Killed
A report on Christian groups mourning the killing of a worker in Kashmir.
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Japan
A report on Korean and Japanese theologians beginning dialogue in search of a reconciling Asian theology.
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Cyprus
Plans for Iraqi-produced television programs in Iraqi Arabic, focused on communicating a message of peace.
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Chechen Republic
A historical brief on the restoration and consecration of an Orthodox church in Grozny.
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Around the World
A period announcement concerning a multi-week prayer and fasting initiative for students and ministry communities.
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In This Issue: The State of the Bible and Bible Translations
An introduction to the issue’s Bible translation theme and other topics of global interest.
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