In This Issue: Unto the Least of These and Other Issues of Global Concern
An introduction to the issue’s focus on urban communities and sharing Christ’s compassion.
Read articleHistorical issue · September 2007
Unto the Least of These
An issue examining Christian compassion, poverty, disability, urban communities, migration, mission strategy, and global developments. The material is presented in its original historical context.
September 2007Original publication context retained
23 article entriesFeatures, perspectives, research, and news
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Articles in this issue
Descriptions below summarize the archived entries. Country briefs and event references reflect reporting available at the time of publication.
The Least of These
Developing a heart for people experiencing poverty through presence, relationship, and shared life.
Read articleChrist’s Compassion for “The Least” and People with Disabilities
Practical ways to serve people with disabilities as an often under-reached community.
Read articleReducing Poverty, Not the Poor: Reclaiming Community with the Victims of Oppression
A call for compassionate ministry rooted in relationships that affirm identity and dignity.
Read articleHelping Hurting People Around the World—One Life at a Time
An account of service among African women in leadership through prayer, teaching, evangelism, and social concern.
Read articleThe Poor, the Needy and the Hope of Heaven
A reflection on mercy and justice as distinguishing practices of the Church.
Read articleIntroduction to Series on Ministry with Slum Communities
An introduction to a series on urban slum communities, including definitions, context, and resources.
Read articleCité du Peuple—Cap-Haïtien, Haiti: The Community and the Challenges
A study of one Haitian community and questions about cities, space, fatalism, conscience, and redemption.
Read articleTheology of Place and the “Bethel” in Cité du Peuple, Cap-Haïtien, Haiti
A biblical consideration of sacred space, transformed people, and God’s interest in the places where people live.
Read article“A North Star for Evangelization Strategy”: Looking Toward Cape Town 2010
A historical overview of needs identified in world evangelization and a proposed plan for addressing them.
Read articleMigrant Workers: The Responsive Wave
An overview of migrant workers in Asia Pacific and opportunities for gospel communication among mobile communities.
Read articleLearning from Ants: Intelligent Swarms in Many Settings
An exploration of whether decentralized “swarm intelligence” offers a useful model for mission activity.
Read articleUsing Mass Media to Flood South Africa with Godly Values
A historical project report on using mass media to encourage movement from professed values to lived values.
Read articleHope 08: The Transformation of the British Isles
A preview, written in 2007, of a planned year of Christian activity and outreach across the British Isles.
Read article“Living and Leading like Jesus” Now Available
A brief historical notice about a book collecting plenary addresses from a 2006 younger leaders gathering.
Read articleCanada
A report on a research centre established to study Canadian evangelicalism and ministry effectiveness.
Read briefUnited States: Awareness of Religious Persecution
A 2007 report concerning awareness among American Christians of religious persecution abroad.
Read briefUnited States: Southern California Gathering
A historical brief about an August 2007 evangelistic gathering in Southern California.
Read briefUnited Kingdom
A preview of a 2007 church initiative intended to encourage action on global poverty.
Read briefMalaysia
A report on the dedication of a revised Dusun Bible for churches in Sabah, northern Borneo.
Read briefIndia
A 2007 report about proposed restrictions on non-Hindu religious activity around Tirupati.
Read briefChina
A historical brief comparing estimates of the number of Protestant Christians in China.
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