01Newsbriefs
October News from around the World
A historical roundup opening with a report about an American Christian group and an airport standoff in Kunming, China.
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The verbal proclamation of the gospel.
This historical issue considers spoken witness through preaching, storytelling, audio Scripture, compassionate action, and mission across cultures. It also gathers reports and perspectives from Africa, Latin America, Asia, and the Caribbean.
October 2008Historical magazine issue
14 articlesReports, perspectives, news, and themed essays
Word and witnessPreaching, story, audio Scripture, and service
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Articles in this issue
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02Mission Reports
The Rising Mission Force in French-speaking Africa
An examination of the vitality of African churches and their importance to the future of the French-speaking church.
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The Rising Mission Force in French-speaking Africa (French version)
Une réflexion sur l’Afrique francophone, la vitalité de ses Églises et sa place dans la mission chrétienne.
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Gathering Manna in the City: Ministry in Lima, Peru
A reflection on recognizing God’s presence among people experiencing poverty and on ministry within the city.
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The Verbal Proclamation of the Gospel
An argument that verbal proclamation should remain a hallmark of a healthy Christian community.
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A Talking Bible for Those Who Need to Hear
How an audio Bible initiative was being used to communicate Christian Scripture in Mozambique and beyond.
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Evangelism as Story Telling
A consideration of storytelling and demonstration as forms of communication in a postmodern setting.
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God in a Box
A reflection on how a person’s understanding of God shapes thought, values, behavior, and spiritual outlook.
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Evangelism as a Whole: A Passion for Souls with Compassion for People
An exploration of witness in both word and deed, joining verbal proclamation with practical care for people.
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The Verbal Proclamation of the Gospel
A theological case for preaching as a chosen means of communicating the gospel.
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A God-ordained Appointment with a Listening Group in Nicaragua: Audio Bibles and Salvation
The story of a life changed after one man attended an audio Bible listening group in Managua.
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Faith Comes by Hearing: Lessons from a Filipino Church
A historical account of audio Scripture being used to communicate with people who do not read.
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Verbal Communication of the Gospel: “More than Words Can Say”
An article about communicating the kingdom story within the distinct stories of peoples and cultures.
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Praying for the Victims of a Fourth Hurricane in Haiti
A historical response to the devastation caused by four hurricanes or tropical storms during Haiti’s 2008 cyclone season.
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