Research
World Evangelization Analysis — Strategy Working Group
An examination of macro strategies intended to give all peoples an opportunity to encounter the gospel.
Archive issue · February 2006
Media Evangelism
This historical issue explores how radio, television, film, print, satellite broadcasting, audio Scripture, and emerging internet tools were being used to communicate the gospel across cultures.
Issue contents
Articles and reports
Browse the principal features, perspectives, research, leadership material, regional reports, and newsbriefs collected in this issue.
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Themed Articles
In Light of Eternity: Trans World Radio and the Gospel in Latin America
A look at radio ministry and its efforts to connect gospel communication with audiences across Latin America.
Themed Articles
Tract Evangelism… More Effective than Ever
A historical perspective on how printed tracts were becoming more relevant, targeted, and technologically informed.
Perspectives
ERF Television: Opening Evangelistic Windows to Europe’s German-speakers
The development of television outreach from a German ministry with roots in Christian radio broadcasting.
Themed Articles
The JESUS Film Project: Finishing the Task
An account of film translation and collaboration intended to make the story of Jesus accessible among language communities.
Themed Articles
The Advent of the Talking Bible
How audio Scripture could make translated biblical texts available to people who do not read.
Perspectives
Jesus. All about Life: Using Prime-Time Australian Media
A campaign connecting churches and prime-time media in Australia to encourage conversations about Jesus.
Themed Articles
Media and Evangelism in Asia: A Vignette
A reflection on folk media, modern communication technology, relationship building, and Christian witness in Asia.
Perspectives
My Hope India: Using Technology and Home Groups
A report on the use of media technology and home groups to share the gospel in India.
Perspectives
Chinese Christian to Lead OMF International
A historical leadership announcement concerning the international mission organization.
Themed Articles
Multi-Media Evangelism: Opening Spiritual Ears through Deaf Ministry
A discussion of total communication and multimedia approaches to Christian ministry among Deaf people.
Urban
Into Their World… The Afar of Ethiopia
A historical people-group profile introducing the Afar of Ethiopia and their cultural context.
Themed Articles
Evangelisation via Satellite: An Initiative Moves Forward
A report on the use of satellite technology for Christian broadcasting in Germany and Europe.
Urban
Media Evangelism among the Unreached
An overview of how mission workers were using media to communicate among underserved people groups.
Leadership Memo
Reflections on Mission and the Year Ahead
A period leadership letter reflecting on globalization, change, and the opportunities facing Christian mission.
Themed Articles
Media and Outreach: The Search for Bridges of Relevance
A consideration of timely and appropriate ways for churches to engage their surrounding culture.
Mission Reports
Strengthening and Uniting the American Church through Media Outreach
A historical report on coordination and media initiatives intended to support evangelistic work in the United States.
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Contextualizing Cyberspace: Missiology and Internet Evangelism
A historical exploration of search engines, digital culture, cybermissions, and contextual Christian communication.
Themed Articles
Engaging a New Generation through Media
A reflection on film, books, television, games, storytelling, and their influence on culture.
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Seekers and Skeptics at Your Door: Internet Evangelism and You
An introduction to the opportunities individuals saw for faith conversations through the internet.
Also in this issue
Regional newsbriefs
Short historical reports offered snapshots of church, media, translation, reconciliation, and ministry developments in several regions.
JordanWomen’s leadership and reconciliation
RomaniaChristian radio broadcasting
CanadaRace relations work in the church
FranceInternational church delegations
GermanyYounger Christians and mission
IndiaAwadhi Bible translation
IndonesiaAid work after the 2004 tsunami
IndonesiaArt and tsunami recovery
PeruChristian participation in society
KenyaChaplaincy training
MexicoChurch planting retreat
South Africa RegionRegional church leadership
United StatesA radio ministry anniversary