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Evangelicals and Interfaith Dialogue: A New Paradigm
The gradual shift from old to new paradigms in participating in interfaith dialogue has significant implications.
Archive issue · January / February 2010
Being Christ to a Broken World
This historical issue considers Christian witness amid exploitation, division, material need, and limited access to the gospel. Its articles approach those concerns through dialogue, partnership, dignified work, water, leadership, and world mission.
Issue contents
Articles in this issue
Summaries below preserve the historical context of the January–February 2010 publication. Select a title to open the complete archived article.
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South Africa and 2010: The Church’s Role in Countering Human Trafficking for Sexual Exploitation
Countering trafficking is no easy task and needs a four-pronged attack if success is to be achieved.
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Duplicated Effort vs. Partnership
Three common reasons why duplication of effort takes place instead of partnership.
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Business as Transformation
In Thailand, there is a need for life-transforming alternatives based on human dignity and rights for women who are oppressed and victimized.
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Ask Their Names
How one woman heard the call of God and began interacting with women involved in prostitution in Greece.
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Leadership Profile: Mark Kolo, Missions Supporters League, Africa
A historical leadership profile discussing ministry priorities and hopes for the future.
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Water, Mission, and Evangelism
Water can save lives and change destinies, while the article connects practical provision with the Christian message of living water.
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Bringing God’s Best to Our Broken World in 2010
A reflection on Christ’s call to follow as disciples and share the good news of love and grace in a broken world.
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Great Commission Prioritization of Countries: Helping to Make Completing the Great Commission More Meaningful for All Believers
A look at the status of the Great Commission among nations, asking where people have the least opportunity to hear the gospel.
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The Countdown Is On!
A period report about opportunities to participate in an international gathering planned for 2010.
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January/February News from around the World
A collection of mission-related news briefs as reported for the January–February 2010 issue.
About this issue
Mission amid human need.
The issue brings practical and theological perspectives into one editorial sequence. Because it was published in 2010, event references and world news should be read as historical material rather than current reporting.
Witness and dialogueApproaches to interfaith engagement and proclamation.
Dignity and exploitationResponses to trafficking and vulnerable communities.
Partnership and leadershipCooperation, priorities, and ministry direction.
Compassion in practiceWork, water, and service connected with mission.
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