In This Issue: Environmentalism and the Gospel and Other Issues of Global Interest
An introduction to the issue’s focus on peoples of the world, evangelicals, and climate change.
Archive issue · March 2007
Environmentalism and the Gospel
This historical issue brings together creation care, Christian witness, mission research, perspectives from Western Europe, and newsbriefs from around the world.
March 2007Historical publication context
Creation care and witnessThemed essays and leadership reflection
Global perspectivesResearch, urban studies, reports, and newsbriefs
Issue contents
Articles and newsbriefs
Browse the issue by title, category, and credited author. The summaries below describe material published in 2007 and should be read in its historical context.
Witness and Creation Care: “The Stones Will Cry Out!”
Scripture speaks of witness in creation and invites evangelicals to listen carefully to what it communicates.
Read article →Environmentalism and the Gospel
A reflection on the Christian responsibility to care for creation.
Read article →The Green Gospel: Seven Reasons Why We Should Care about Creation
Environmental awareness as an opportunity for Christians to examine Scripture with new attention.
Read article →Evangelicals and Climate Change
Five reasons for evangelical involvement in discussion and action concerning climate change.
Read article →Mission through the Lens of AIDS
A report on the mission and AIDS track attended by delegates at Urbana 06.
Read article →Muslim Growth in the United Kingdom and Worldwide
A historical examination of evangelical and Muslim growth at the beginning of the twenty-first century.
Read article →An Overview of Western Europe
A survey of Western Europe’s Christian history and the rise of nominal religious identity.
Read article →A Focus on Western Europe: 234 Least-Reached People Groups Remain
A historical look at the cultural and linguistic diversity of European cities and the challenges and opportunities it presented.
Read article →Into Their World…The Arabs of the Netherlands
A profile of diaspora Arabs navigating the differences between traditional and Western cultures.
Read article →Preparing the Younger Generation for Missions in the 10/40 Window
A program preparing students for a life of service in the 10/40 Window.
Read article →Missionary Pioneers: A Legacy of Women and Men Advancing the Gospel Together
A historical discussion of the biblical basis developed for women’s service as gospel partners with men.
Read article →Internet Evangelism Day and Church Websites
A 2007 initiative encouraging churches to use their websites to reach local communities.
Read article →God’s Word and New European Union Members Romania and Bulgaria
A historical report on Christian leaders preparing for ministry after Romania and Bulgaria joined the European Union.
Read article →Call for Papers for the Twelfth Assembly of the International Association for Mission Studies
A historical call for academic papers on human identity, reconciliation, mission studies, and praxis.
Read article →Missionary Broadcasting Ministry Adopts a Global Name
A historical brief about a missionary broadcasting and medical outreach organization changing its name.
Read article →Around the World
A brief on the merger of a major Scripture translation organization and a Christian literature distributor.
Read newsbrief →United Kingdom: Scripture Translation Report
A 2006 report recorded the number of languages with at least one complete translated book of the Bible.
Read newsbrief →United Kingdom: Proposed East London Mosque
A historical brief on plans reported in 2007 for a large mosque in East London.
Read newsbrief →Senegal: Micro-enterprise Fish Farms
A report on tilapia ponds developed as a local micro-enterprise project.
Read newsbrief →Latvia: A Locally Produced Children’s Bible
A Latvian Bible project created locally rather than being translated from an edition in another language.
Read newsbrief →India: Report on Christian Minority Safety
A historical report concerning the safety of India’s Christian minority.
Read newsbrief →India: Response to an Anti-conversion Bill
Christian groups responded to the passage of legislation in Himachal Pradesh.
Read newsbrief →India: Awadhi Bible Translation
A report on the completion of an Awadhi translation created with the work of scholars in northern India.
Read newsbrief →Germany: Protestant Church Reforms
A historical account of reforms proposed amid declining membership and increasing secularization.
Read newsbrief →China: Religious Freedom and the Beijing Olympics
A 2007 brief on calls for international attention to religious expression ahead of the 2008 Olympics.
Read newsbrief →China: Bible Printing Press Plans a Move
A historical report on plans to relocate a Bible printing operation to a new site.
Read newsbrief →About this issue
Read historical material in context.
World Mission Pulse presents this March 2007 collection as an archive, not as current reporting. Titles, themes, and article paths are retained while summaries identify historical claims and events clearly.
Start with the theme
Read the creation-care essays together to compare their biblical and practical approaches.
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Continue into mission reports, research, urban studies, and leadership reflection.
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