In This Issue: Contextualizing the Gospel and Other Issues of Global Interest
An introduction to the issue’s focus on peoples of the world and contextualization in an Islamic context.
Archive issue · April 2007
Contextualizing the Gospel
This historical issue considers how Christian mission engages cultures responsibly, with articles on contextualization, global mission, regional change, research, communication, and news from around the world.
April 2007Historical issue date
22 entriesFeatures, research, reports, and newsbriefs
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Contextualization that Is Comprehensive
Comprehensive contextualization includes theology alongside the wider dimensions of religious life.
Read articleContextualization in the Islamic Context
Ministry among Muslims needs to consider the barriers associated with historical resistance to the gospel.
Read articleComplications of Communicating the Gospel: Why We Should Take the Culture of the People Seriously
An argument that understanding a community’s culture is essential to thoughtful contextualization.
Read articleIntegrating the Gospel with Culture Responsibly
Integration with culture should take place responsibly within a community mature in faith and knowledge of Scripture.
Read articleContextualization and God’s Global Mission
A discussion of God’s activity and character as the foundation for understanding mission.
Read articleOne Hundred Years of Christian Growth
A visual examination of the historical shift of the Church from the global North to the global South.
Read articleAn Overview of Central and South America
A regional overview addressing beauty and vitality alongside corruption, unemployment, and nominalism.
Read articleA Focus on Central and South America: Ninety-nine Least-Reached People Groups Remain
A historical snapshot of religious activity and mission concerns across Central and South America.
Read articleInto Their World… The Han Chinese of Cuba
A profile of the Han Chinese diaspora in Cuba and its place within a globally dispersed people group.
Read articleBorder Station in Guatemala Reaching Mexicans with Christ’s Love
A report on a small Christian radio station in La Mesilla, Guatemala, and its church-planting work.
Read articleGroup Plans Interactive Conference on Partnering with Indigenous Ministries
A historical notice about a June 2007 conference focused on partnership with indigenous ministries.
Read articleChristian Churches Together Launched in Pasadena: Stresses Evangelism and an End to Poverty
A report on the organization’s formation and its stated concerns for evangelism and domestic poverty.
Read articleRadical Incarnational Ecclesiology as Focus of Theology Working Group Consultation
A consultation report focused on radical discipleship and the ethical dimensions of Christian conversion.
Read articleA Continued Commitment to the Call as World Christianity’s Center of Gravity Shifts
A reflection on continuity and change as the demographic center of global Christianity shifts.
Read articleRussia
Evangelical leaders gathered to discuss unity, cooperation across groups, and denominational differences.
Read newsbriefNorway
A historical report on the organization of a Portuguese-speaking congregation in Oslo.
Read newsbriefIndonesia
Regional Christian leaders marked an organizational anniversary and called for stronger action against corruption.
Read newsbriefCosta Rica
A report on a February 2007 gathering of Wesleyan women from multiple countries.
Read newsbriefChina: Internet Cafes
A historical note on internet-cafe use and regulations affecting younger users in China.
Read newsbriefChina: Radio
A report on radio programming prepared in Hong Kong and broadcast to listeners in China.
Read newsbriefCentral African Republic
A historical report on the launch of a privately operated shortwave station carrying Christian broadcasts.
Read newsbriefArgentina
A report on a leadership election within the Latin American Council of Churches.
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