In This Issue: Revival and Evangelism and Other Issues of Global Interest
An introduction to the issue’s focus, including its Peoples of the World material and global mission coverage.
Read article →Historical issue · August 2006
Revival and Evangelism
This issue examines prayer, spiritual awakening, Pentecostal and charismatic movements, student mission, regional developments, and changing patterns in global Christian witness.
Issue contents
Articles and reports
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African Pentecostal/Charismatic Christianity: An Overview
A study of complex and growing African Pentecostal and charismatic churches and their place in the global Church.
Read article →People of Persuasion: Evangelism and the Pentecostal/Charismatic Revival
An examination of evangelism as a defining mandate within Pentecostal experience and New Testament interpretation.
Read article →Prayer and Revival
A historical reflection on the relationship between sustained prayer and movements of revival.
Read article →Seeking God for Revival: South Africa and Beyond
A look at revival and spiritual awakening in South Africa and other parts of the world.
Read article →The Rise and Rise of Pentecostalism
Five characteristics and lessons offered to explain the expansion of Pentecostalism around the world.
Read article →Revival and 24/7 Prayer on America’s Universities
A report on continuous prayer meetings and spiritual renewal on American college campuses.
Read article →Haystack 2006
A historical view of the 1806 Haystack Prayer Meeting and its continuing influence on student missions.
Read article →Haystack Reloaded: Could a Haystack Change the World Again?
A reflection on the re-emergence of student mission as a force in worldwide evangelism.
Read article →The Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: A Model for Identifying Priority People Groups
A research model for assessing evangelical Christianity and identifying priority people groups beyond simple resource counts.
Read article →A Focus on Northeast Asia: 473 Least-Reached People Groups Remain
A historical review of least-reached peoples in Northeast Asia and proposed responses through prayer and action.
Read article →An Overview of Northeast/East Asia
A regional overview introducing the issue’s Peoples of the World section and its attention to least-reached communities.
Read article →Into Their World… The Durbet of Mongolia
A profile of the Durbet people of Mongolia and the physical and spiritual needs described by the original article.
Read article →Missions: A Humble Journey Toward a New Creation
Using the metaphor of new creation as a guiding vision for Christian mission.
Read article →From Muslim to Christian: Finding Life in Kenya
A historical account of conversion and transformation centered on chaplaincy among Somali people in Kenya.
Read article →National Christian Fellowship of Bangladesh: Activities of the Board of Mission and Evangelism
A detailed historical look at the fellowship and its Board of Mission and Evangelism.
Read article →Transforming Partnership at the Coalition on the Support of Indigenous Ministries Conference
A report on discussions among Western and non-Western mission leaders about supporting developing-world ministries.
Read article →The Sixth World Christian Gathering on Indigenous People
A preview of a 2006 gathering in the Philippines focused on issues affecting Indigenous peoples worldwide.
Read article →News from the Global Mission Movement
A historical leadership update covering developments anticipated during the six months following publication.
Read article →Daniel Bourdanné Named General Secretary of the International Fellowship of Evangelical Students
A 2006 report on the appointment to succeed Lindsay Brown as general secretary.
Read article →Around the World: Mission Anniversaries
A brief marking historic mission anniversaries, including the Azusa Street Revival and Haystack Prayer Meeting.
Read brief →Around the World: Mission Ministries Join Forces
A report on two mission-support ministries combining their materials, programs, consultation, and church outreach resources.
Read brief →Africa
A report on the publication of a Bible commentary produced in Africa by African scholars.
Read brief →Asia
A historical brief on the growth of a boys’ ministry in several Asia-Pacific countries.
Read brief →Europe
A 2006 leadership-transition report from a European mission organization.
Read brief →Germany
A historical report on proposed organizational changes within Germany’s main Protestant umbrella body.
Read brief →India
A report on 2006 events in Chennai marking three centuries since the arrival of an early Protestant missionary.
Read brief →Jamaica
A historical notice concerning a leadership election within the Jamaica Council of Churches.
Read brief →Japan
A 2006 discussion of Japan’s Christian population and changing attitudes among younger people.
Read brief →Latin America
A report on a bilingual resource website created for Bible-school librarians, administrators, pastors, and missionaries.
Read brief →Middle East
A historical broadcast-ministry report about audience responses and programming for married couples.
Read brief →Nigeria
A brief on the launch of a bachelor’s degree program intended to train Africans for Bible translation.
Read brief →Scotland
A historical leadership report addressing ministry in an increasingly fragmented society.
Read brief →Spain
A report on a 2006 European Mennonite conference in Barcelona centered on freedom and commitment.
Read brief →Reading guide
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