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Engaging in Art with Missional Intent in Paris
The use of artistic gifts presents a significant opportunity to open doors to the heart of French culture that have long been closed.
Archive issue · February 2009
Christ in Culture
An issue exploring how Christian mission engages cultural contexts through art, digital communication, public health, economic restoration, prayer, and cross-cultural service.
Issue contents
Articles in this issue
Read each article online. Descriptions reflect the issue’s historical framing and should be understood in the context of its original publication date.
02
New Publication Examines North American Short-term Missions
A resource for churches and individuals beginning short-term mission work and for those guiding others involved in it.
03
Desperately Needed: More Outsiders. A Biblical Mandate for Cross-cultural Missions
An examination of the ways outsiders have contributed to God’s purposes in nations and cultures beyond their own.
04
Christ and Culture: Re-educating Congregations for Missional Engagement with Their Contexts
Five ways churches can be equipped to engage their contexts with the good news of God’s rule in Jesus Christ.
05
Living Humanly in the Coming Kingdom
A reflection on how awareness of poverty, suffering, and injustice calls Christians to consider a faithful response.
06
Digital Ministry – Incredible Mission Opportunities
The internet connects people with ideas and relationships, creating opportunities for relational approaches to evangelism.
07
Zimbabwe Today: A Nation in Need of Prayer
A historical account of hardship in Zimbabwe and an appeal for prayer amid illness, corruption, and shortages of daily necessities.
08
Shalom & Eirene: The Full Framework for Health Care
A theological exploration of health, healing, shalom, and the work of overcoming chaos and disharmony.
09
Shalom & Eirene: Ministering to the Whole Person
Healing is connected with confronting injustice and making necessary resources available to people experiencing poverty.
10
HIV/AIDS: An Open Door to the Gospel
A look at a wordless visual tool designed to communicate across languages and support gospel conversations in varied cultures.
11
The Spiritual Mission of Microfinance
A consideration of practical ways to treat “the least of these” with dignity and support restoration toward the life God intends.
12
Younger Leaders Gathering West Africa Report
A report on mentors, speakers, and younger leaders gathering in Nigeria to discuss how to “live and lead like Jesus.”
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February News from around the World
A collection of brief reports on mission initiatives and developments from several regions, preserved as historical reporting.
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Christ in Culture: At the Very Heart of the Mission of God
A reflection on how missionaries throughout Christian history have drawn inspiration and instruction from the life and ministry of Christ.
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