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Himalayan Global Summit 2009
Leaders from the Himalayan Nepali Church and Nepali diaspora communities met in Thailand to discuss mission and ministry across the diaspora.
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Christianity and Worldviews
This historical issue considers how Christian mission meets different cultures and beliefs, alongside oral communication, global mission, prayer, church planting, holistic ministry, and international news.
July 2009Historical publication date
12 articlesReports, perspectives, themed essays, and news
Multiple viewpointsMission, culture, Scripture, prayer, and practice
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Articles in this issue
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Overcoming Illiteracy: God’s Word and Lasting Fruit
With many people unable to read or write, oral strategies remain vital for sharing the gospel. This article considers the use of audio players in ministry.
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The Great Commission—An Exploration of the Old and New Testament
An overview of the Great Commission and its direct relationship to world mission.
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Greater New York and the Five Boroughs: Prayer, Part 1
A reflection on Greater New York through the lenses of biblical history, world history, and prayer at the beginning of the twenty-first century.
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Greater New York and the Five Boroughs: Prayer, Part 2
An overview of prayer in New York City from the eighteenth century through the article’s original publication period.
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Christianity and Worldviews
Some expressions of a Christian worldview vary with time, place, culture, and language, while other elements transcend those settings.
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Pioneering Church Planting Movements
Principles drawn from efforts to establish gospel witness among communities described at publication as remaining to be reached.
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Wholism and the Bible
A study of the holistic ministry of Jesus and ways that model can inform practical ministry.
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Three Men… Three Worlds… One Choice
A call to prioritize gospel proclamation among people with limited access to Christian witness.
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Christian Response to Islam: A Struggle for the Soul of Christianity
An examination of how Christian responses to Islam can shape Christian witness and identity.
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July News from around the World
A historical selection of international ministry news, including communication technology and Bible translation work in Africa.
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Wanted: A GPS for Global Mission
A short leadership reflection on change within the global church and its implications for mission.
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World Mission Pulse presents this July 2009 issue as part of a historical magazine archive. Language and observations reflect their original publication period; article summaries are provided to help readers choose relevant material.
Theme and practice
Essays connect worldviews and Scripture with practical questions of mission.
Global perspectives
Reports and reflections consider ministry across cultures and communities.
Urban and oral ministry
Articles examine prayer in a major city and communication beyond print literacy.
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