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The Church as an Instrument for Redemption, Not Administration
A call to remember the Church’s purposes: sharing the good news of Jesus, bringing redemption, changing lives, and taking risks.
Historical issue · January 2008
Proclaiming Christ in an era of war and trauma.
This issue considers Christian witness amid violence, displacement, injustice, and social fracture—alongside perspectives on oral storytelling, indigenous media, urban mission, mercy, and hope.
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War, Genocide, Trauma…Gospel?
Although the world is filled with evil and sorrow, hope can still be found in the promises of Scripture.
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News Briefs
A period news digest covering ministry developments and volunteer opportunities in under-resourced communities.
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Seeking Justice and Loving Mercy: Christians for Biblical Equality 2007 Conference
A report on discussions of gift-based ministry, gender justice, Christian service, and their biblical and theological foundations.
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In This Issue: Proclaiming Christ in an Era of War, Trauma and Genocide
An introduction to the issue’s concerns, including restoration in Kolkata and ministry among people affected by conflict in Uganda.
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Taking the Orality Plunge: Confessions of a Print Addict Unawares
How one agency worked alongside non-Western pastors to develop an oral partnership training course.
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Bringing a Relevant and Holistic Message of Hope to a Broken World: A Case Study in Uganda
A case study of holistic development and psychosocial support for formerly abducted child mothers and their children.
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Five Reasons Indigenous Media Ministries Are Vital to Christian Witness in the Middle East
An examination of the role modern media played in Christian witness and church life across the Middle East and North Africa.
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Following Christ in World Evangelization
Eight examples from Luke 3–6 that consider what it means to follow Christ in world evangelization.
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New African Enterprise Centre for Urban Mission and Evangelism in South Africa
A historical report on a new centre for urban mission and evangelism in South Africa.
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Reaching Out to Iraq’s Displaced, Suffering Christians
A report on the challenges faced by internally displaced people in northern Iraq, including limited access to food and housing.
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Restoring Life in the Red Light Districts of Kolkata, India
An account of work among women experiencing poverty, exploitation, shame, and social exclusion in Kolkata.
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Awakening Through Storytelling
How oral translation of Scripture contributed to transformation within a community.
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Kolkata, India: An Overview
A short historical profile presenting the city’s religious and ministry context as understood at publication.
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Regional Reports: An Overview
An introduction to a planned series offering closer historical views of mission developments across world regions.
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What subjects does the issue cover?
Its entries address war, trauma, displacement, mercy, reconciliation, storytelling, media, urban mission, and Christian witness.
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