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Archive issue · July 2007
Education and Training for Missions
This historical issue examines the character, knowledge, skills, resources, and relationships involved in preparing people for mission and evangelism. It also gathers research, perspectives, reports, and international newsbriefs published with the issue.
July 2007Original publication date
Education & formationTraining, leadership, and cross-cultural service
24 entriesFeatures, reports, perspectives, research, and news
Issue contents
Articles and departments
Browse the issue in editorial order. Category labels lead to the corresponding archive collection, while each title opens its complete entry.
P.L.A.N.T.S.: Equipping Seminary and College Students for Church Planting
A framework for designing effective teaching programs around the practical work of church multiplication.
In This Issue: Education and Training for Missions and Evangelism
An introduction to the issue’s coverage of peoples of the world and missionary training resources.
Education and Training for Missions and Evangelism
Training for mission and evangelism considered through three connected areas: character, knowledge, and skills.
Training for Mission: A Case Study at Redcliffe College
A couple reflects on studying mission at a specialist training center in the United Kingdom.
Training for Missions Requires Passion
A profile of a South African missionary training model designed to prepare emerging leaders for ministry.
Asia Theological Association
A historical look inside the association and its 2007 general assembly.
Overview of Missionary Training Resources
Questions and approaches for developing effective cross-cultural servants through thoughtful training.
Re-thinking Training of Pastoral Leaders?
An examination of the need for specialized pastoral leadership training in India and the possibilities within emerging models.
Into Their World: The Akto Turkmen of China
A historical profile of a predominantly Sunni Muslim community and the mission activity known at publication.
A Focus on Northeast Asia: 624 Least-reached People Groups Remain
A period overview of mission and rapid economic change across seven countries in Northeast Asia.
Learning from Ants: Missionary Teams and the Skyscraper Analogy
An overview of ministries and one type of sending structure for missionary teams.
Pulling Out of the Nosedive in the United Kingdom!
A historical comparison of UK church attendance trends from 1989 through 2005.
Effective Prayer
Eight reasons offered for the place and practice of prayer.
WINGS – Women’s International Network in God’s Service
A 2007 report concerning a leadership transition in a network serving women in evangelism.
United States: Teenagers and Religious Understanding
A 2007 research brief concerning teenagers’ understanding of Christian teaching about salvation.
United States: Re-examining Mission Strategies
A period report calling churches to review mission strategies in response to changing contexts.
Russia: Churches Reunite
A historical brief on the 2007 reunification of the Russian Orthodox Church and an émigré church.
Poland: Religious Orders Advertise Vocations
A period report on efforts by Roman Catholic religious orders to address declining vocations.
Pakistan: Churches Seek Protection for Christian Community
A historical report on threats faced by a Christian community in the North West Frontier Province.
Malaysia: Court Ruling on Religious Conversion
A 2007 newsbrief about a court ruling involving conversion and freedom of religion.
India: Rally Responds to Violence Against Christians
A historical report on a New Delhi rally calling for action after attacks on Christians.
Hong Kong: Churches Address Domestic Violence
A period report on a church manual and pastoral responses intended to support people facing domestic violence.
Germany: Concern for Converts Facing Threats
A historical brief about reported threats against former Muslims who had embraced Christianity.
Around the World: Mission Leadership Transition
A 2007 report on a planned leadership transition at an evangelical mission organization.
What is included
A wide-angle view of formation.
The issue treats training as more than classroom instruction. Its entries connect personal mentoring, theological education, team structure, church planting, research, prayer, and cross-cultural preparation.
Core training articles
Essays on character, knowledge, skills, mentoring, and pastoral formation.
Institutional perspectives
Case studies and reports from theological and mission-training settings.
Research and field views
Historical data, people-group profiles, and regional mission observations.
Global newsbriefs
Contemporary reports preserved as snapshots of their July 2007 context.
Reading guide
Use historical material with context.
Publication context: Every entry on this page originated in the July 2007 issue. Descriptions summarize the archived material rather than presenting it as current reporting.
Names and roles: Leadership titles, organizations, and personal attributions inside linked articles reflect the original period and may since have changed.
Statistics: Counts and research findings belong to the dates and sources stated in the articles. They should not be treated as current figures.
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