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God Has Moved! An Allegorical Look “Back” at Cape Town 2010
An allegorical look at how a movement began taking shape in late 2008 and early 2009 beyond the confines of religious institutions.
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God’s Mission in Our World
This issue considers global and urban mission, united prayer, knowledge stewardship, ministry training, and the changing shape of missionary service.
January 2009Original publication context retained
12 articlesReports, leadership, urban, news, and perspectives
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Articles in this issue
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God’s Mission in the World Today
A reflection on listening for, observing, and participating in God’s movements throughout the world.
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The Global Urban Mission of God in Large Cities: Through the Practitioners’ Eyes
Five urban ministry practitioners discuss issues related to global mission in large cities.
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January News from around the World
A selection of brief reports on mission activity and Christian ministry from around the world, presented in its original historical context.
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Recovering Mission: Majority World Mission – A Return to Mission for the Majority
An argument for revising common assumptions about who a missionary is in a contemporary, globalized world.
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United, Focused Prayer: Changes in the Way We Are Praying for the World, Part 2
A discussion of how prayer can lead to more dynamic and direct engagement with the world.
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Watching the Father: The Importance of Knowledge Stewardship
A look at identifying, capturing, and distilling field experience so ministry teams can learn across contexts and become more effective.
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A Global Overview of the Business as Mission Movement: Needs & Gaps
An overview of nine needs and gaps identified in the global business as mission movement.
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Etnopedia.org: Translating Unreached People Profiles into Other Languages
A historical account of a website that enabled bilingual Christians to translate people profiles and expand the research process.
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Church Planting and Evangelism: An Overview of Training through the AIC Missionary College in Kenya
An overview of a missionary college program combining classroom experience with practical mission work.
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Redefining Normal: How to Develop the Future Overseas Missionary Force
A reflection on encouraging younger generations to consider long-term overseas mission service.
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WorldServe Ministries and the Increasing Influence of China and Cuba
An archived interview examining organizational leadership and the future influence of China and Cuba in mission.
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