The Challenges of Urban Mission
Reaching the world for Christ includes reaching the urban centers of all nations.
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Archive issue · September 2006
Urban Evangelism
A historical issue examining ministry in cities, poverty and homelessness, theological education, Mexico City, South Asia, leadership, research, perspectives, and news from across the world.
September 2006Original issue date retained
Urban mission focusCities, vulnerability, culture, and ministry
Archive contextHistorical reporting, not current news
Issue contents
Articles and reports
Browse the issue by department. Summaries reflect the archived publication, and references to events or roles belong to their original 2006 context.
Not a Small World After All: Glimpsing the Kingdom Church
Worshipping with people from all corners of the world expands one’s vision of the global Church.
Exegesis of a City
Understanding the Church’s place in a city or city-region requires research and wisdom.
Ministerial Leadership: 2005–2040
A historical assessment of ministerial demographics and trends in church leadership in the United Kingdom.
The Missionary Game: A Tool for World Missions
Using a game to simulate sharing the gospel, planting churches, and providing needed physical goods.
Tea for China: Write Short Stories for God with ABC111.net
A historical account of radio and online storytelling used to help people in China learn English.
The Challenges of Mexico City
Evangelism, camps, literature, and biblical teaching in the context of Mexico City.
Developing Women for Ministry in Southern Africa
A leadership development program seeking to equip women for ministry across the African continent.
In This Issue: Urban Evangelism and Other Issues of Global Interest
An introduction to the issue’s urban ministry material and regional coverage.
Theological Education for Ministry with City-Regions
Formal, non-formal, and informal methods of education for ministry in cities.
Homelessness and Poverty: Reaching Out to the Vulnerable
A reflection on serving people experiencing poverty and homelessness in a Christ-like manner.
Transforming Slums: Will We Hear the Cries?
A historical call for churches to respond to the spiritual and material needs of people living in slums.
An Overview of South Asia
A regional overview introducing the issue’s historical discussion of South Asia.
Into Their World: The Dakpa of Bhutan
A profile of the Dakpa of Bhutan and the challenges perceived by Christian mission workers.
Ministry in Croatia
A historical perspective on responding to physical and spiritual needs in Croatia.
A Focus on South Asia: Least-Reached People Groups
A historical overview of mission research concerning people groups in South Asia.
Dayasagar and the Life of Christ in India
Using a culturally relevant film to communicate the life of Christ in India.
Czech Republic: Interchurch Dialogue
A 2006 report on dialogue held at a theological seminary in Prague.
United States: Leadership Transition
A historical brief concerning a leadership appointment at a mission organization.
China: Church Visit Announced
A 2006 report about a planned visit by an Anglican church leader.
South Korea: Methodist Council
A historical brief on a leadership election within the World Methodist Council.
Iran: Football Poll
A 2006 report concerning an online poll and a player on Iran’s national football team.
India: Religious-Freedom Legislation
A historical report on disputed legislative changes in Madhya Pradesh.
Czech Republic: Brno Sports Event
A 2006 report on an international student athletics and ministry event.
China: Church-Building Dispute
A historical report concerning arrests following a dispute over a church building.
Around the World: Knit for Kids
A 2006 brief about volunteers making warm clothing for children experiencing poverty.
Namibia: Ministry Returns
A historical announcement about a Christian service organization returning to Namibia.
New Zealand: Bible Society Appointment
A 2006 brief concerning an announced executive leadership transition.
About this issue
Read historical material in context.
World Mission Pulse presents this September 2006 collection as an archive. The issue combines thematic essays, perspectives, research, regional profiles, and short news items around urban mission and other subjects of contemporary interest at the time.
Start with the theme
Read the urban mission essays for the issue’s main editorial argument.
Compare departments
Research, perspectives, mission reports, and regional profiles offer different forms of analysis.
Check the publication date
People, organizations, statistics, and planned events reflect the September 2006 record.
Follow original archive paths
Each article link retains the internal route supplied by the historical collection.