Time to Shine: The Chinese Church, Church Planting, and World Missions
An overview of the Chinese Church within China and its work in missions worldwide.
Read article →Archive issue · August 2008
Church Planting and Evangelism
This historical issue examines the relationship between evangelism, discipleship, and multiplying Christian communities, alongside perspectives on global mission, social engagement, research, and urban ministry.
August 2008Historical publication date
14 articlesAcross seven editorial departments
Global perspectivesAsia, Africa, Europe, North America, and urban ministry
Issue contents
Articles in this issue
Article titles, contributor credits, summaries, and original internal archive paths are retained. The material reflects its 2008 publication context.
Church Planting and Evangelism in the Twenty-first Century
The interconnected relationship between evangelism and church planting is presented as a hallmark of a healthy Christian community.
Read article →In This Issue: Church Planting and Evangelism
An introduction to the issue’s coverage of homelessness in Manila, church planting, evangelism, the Luke Partnership, and mission activity in Poland.
Read introduction →Mission in the Global Village
High-speed communication and the global economy created a more connected world. This article considers what that means for mission.
Read article →Regional Gathering in Abuja, Nigeria: The African Church Prepares for 2010
African church leaders identify critical issues facing the church and consider preparations for a planned 2010 global congress.
Read report →Book Review: Global Pentecostalism: The New Face of Christian Social Engagement
A review of Donald Miller and Ted Yamamori’s book about global Pentecostalism and social engagement.
Read review →ProChrist in Poland Sees Thousands Make First-time Commitments for Christ
A historical overview of an evangelistic initiative held in Poland.
Read article →Missional House Churches in the United States
Five lessons drawn from missional house churches in the United States.
Read article →Evangelization Efforts in Northeast Asia
A look at evangelization efforts among eighteen of the largest people clusters in Northeast Asia.
Read article →Evangelism and Church Planting: Implementing the Ministry Multiplication Cycle
An examination of a ministry process that moves people from initial contact toward belief, discipleship, service, and participation in world mission.
Read article →The Luke Partnership: A First Step in Evangelism, Church Planting, and Discipleship
The article describes a partnership combining translation of Luke’s Gospel, print and audio formats, film, and additional Scripture selections.
Read article →Scavengers No More: Looking at Homelessness in Metro Manila
A reflection on how investing in one homeless family in Manila reshaped the author’s understanding of homelessness.
Read article →Mission Next: Relating to the Majority World Harvest Force
Information from a 2008 North American gathering of mission leaders, preserved in its historical context.
Read article →The Ethnicity of English Churchgoers
A historical look at the growth of ethnic churches in the United Kingdom.
Read research →Reading guide
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