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In This Issue: Reconciliation, Evangelism, and Global Concerns
An introduction to the issue’s coverage, including the Roma of Bucharest and reconciliation in Rwanda.
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Reconciliation and Evangelism
An issue focused on Christian peacemaking, restoration, faithful witness amid conflict, and the relationship between reconciliation and global mission.
16 articlesIntroduction, reports, research, perspectives, and features
October 2007Original publication context retained
Reconciliation in practiceMiddle East, Colombia, Rwanda, Romania, and beyond
Issue contents
Articles and perspectives
This historical issue brings together reflections on peace, conflict, Christian unity, mission research, leadership, and urban ministry. Descriptions preserve the publication’s original context.
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Like Dew in a Dry Land: Reconciliation in the Middle East
Unity in the Body of Christ in the Middle East requires intentional reconciliation among Arab Christians from Palestine, Arab Israeli Christians, and Messianic Jews.
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Actions for Peace in Colombia: Hope in the Face of Roaring Conflict
Amid conflict in Colombia, local churches and communities seek to bring restoration.
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Women Who Can Change the World
A report on women gathering for fellowship, prayer, and shared reflection in Germany.
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The Internet Missionary Society of 2020
A historical forecast considering how digital communication could reshape who communicates the gospel, how it is delivered, and how people respond.
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Learning from Ants: The Possibility of Missionary Swarms
An exploration of whether decentralized “mission swarms” could recruit and send large numbers of teams.
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Reconciliation in World Evangelization
A reflection on reconciliation between people and Christ, between divided groups, and within the Church as a witness to the world.
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What Happened to People Group Thinking?
Seven key misconceptions that may impede progress in bringing the gospel to all people groups.
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The Reconciliation Journey to and since the 2004 Forum
Reflections and updates on an issue group and global network concerned with reconciliation.
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Remembering Genocide with Hope: Rwanda Heals Through Forgiveness and Reconciliation
A historical report on a retreat where church leaders discussed the Church’s role in remembering the 1994 genocide and pursuing reconciliation.
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What Does Faithful Christian Witness Look Like in a World of Destructive Conflicts?
An argument that peacemaking between divided people is central to Christian mission alongside church planting and discipleship.
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The Culture of Peace and Evangelism
A call to integrate evangelism and peacemaking rather than treating them as separate tasks.
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The Roma Community in Bucharest, Romania
A historical account of churches in Roma communities and the long-term effects of Communist rule.
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God’s Church in Stefanesti
A report on ministry and church life among Roma communities in Stefanesti.
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World News
A selection of international news briefs published in October 2007. Rankings and reports reflect their original historical publication context.
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Understanding and Witnessing as a Christian in Baghdad
A wartime reflection on Christian understanding, prayer, love, and witness in Baghdad.
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What is the central theme of this issue?
The issue examines how reconciliation and peacemaking relate to evangelism, Christian unity, discipleship, and public witness.
What regions are represented?
Articles discuss the Middle East, Colombia, Rwanda, Romania, Iraq, and broader global mission questions.
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No. The issue was published in October 2007. Reports, forecasts, and references are preserved as historical material.
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