01 Themed Articles
Prayer that “Fights”
Why spiritual warfare matters to an understanding of prayer—not only as conversation with God, but as resistance to evil and its purposes.Read article
Archive issue · August 2010
Living Acts 9:16 in Today’s World
Nine historical articles consider prayer and spiritual struggle, mission resources, trafficking and redemption, religious freedom, persecution, leadership, and news from the global church.
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02 Mission Reports
Unlocking the Church’s Potential: Resource Mobilization
A newly established working group seeks to help unlock and steward resources for world mission.Read article
03 Leadership Profiles
Leadership Profile: Family Therapy, Social Action, and Mission
An archived interview examining family life, Christian fellowship, social action, and the development of a passion for mission.Read article
04 Perspectives
Sex Trafficking, Powerlessness, and Redemption
A reflection on whether hope and redemption can still be discerned amid severe abuse, violence, and the misuse of power.Read article
05 Perspectives
A Tale of Two Pigeons: How the Church Can Step into the Solution to Sex Trafficking
A simple story illustrates how a community working together toward a shared goal can help save lives.Read article
06 Themed Articles
To Speak of Jesus Is to Speak of Martyrdom
A theological consideration of Christian suffering and its relationship to the sufferings of Christ.Read article
07 Themed Articles
The Persecuted Church: International Laws in Support of Religious Freedom
A discussion of international legal protections concerning freedom of religion and belief.Read article
08 Leadership Memo
Persecution: “Do Not Go Gentle into that Good Night”
A call to expect and prepare for persecution, resist injustice, and find comfort in Christian companionship.Read article
09 Newsbriefs
August News from around the World
A collection of mission and ministry reports preserved from August 2010. Details should be read in their historical context.Read article
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