The Gospel within Discipleship: Spiritual Formation
God calls us to learn, listen, and live in the light as we grow to be disciples and disciplers of others.
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June / July 2011 issue
The Power of Discipleship
An issue exploring spiritual formation, cross-cultural mentoring, prayer, student mission movements, leadership, publishing, and the many forms discipleship takes in Christian life.
June / July 2011Historical double issue
13 articlesSix editorial departments represented
Discipleship in practiceFormation, prayer, mission, and leadership
Issue contents
Articles in this issue
Browse the original issue summaries below. Each article retains its source path and historical context.
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Discipleship at Arm’s Length? Not Possible
Cross-cultural discipleship should include mentoring in four areas and can be demonstrated by using the right hand.
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Discipleship: Shallow Lake or Deep Waters? A Nordic Look at Church
A reflection on discipleship, Christ-centered faith, and how these questions play out in Western Europe.
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How to Pray for Persecuted Believers
Practical ways individuals and gathered groups can pray effectively for persecuted believers around the world.
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Catalyzing Student Mission Movements
An examination of the emerging generation of believers and the influence of student volunteer movements among people groups and nations.
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Report on Sixth International Researchers’ Conference
A historical report from the sixth International Researchers’ Conference in São Paulo.
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Global Diaspora Network Meets for First Time in Paris
A historical account of the Global Diaspora Network’s first meeting in February 2011.
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Student Minister, Evangelist, Trainer, International
A historical leadership profile discussing student ministry, evangelism, training, and international service.
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Trainer, Outreach Coordinator, Church Planter, Ghana
A historical leadership profile focused on training, outreach coordination, and church planting in Ghana.
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Glimpses of the Power of the Pen and Christian Publishing in Asia
A look at self-sufficiency, professionalism, staff development, and product quality in Christian publishing across Asia.
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Publishing for China’s Millions
A concise historical perspective on positive developments in publishing in China.
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June/July News Briefs from around the World
A collection of brief historical reports on Christian mission and ministry activity in several regions.
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Discipleship in Its Many Forms
A reflection on the costs and opportunities of discipleship and the issue’s related articles.
Reading this issue
Historical material, clearly framed.
World Mission Pulse preserves this issue as part of a historical magazine collection. Names, events, and reports belong to their original 2011 publication context rather than current reporting.
Start with the issue theme
Use the first three essays to explore spiritual formation and cross-cultural discipleship.
Follow a department
Category labels lead to themed articles, perspectives, profiles, publishing, newsbriefs, and leadership material.
Keep the date in view
References to meetings, movements, and reports reflect the June and July 2011 issue.