In This Issue: Globalization and the Gospel
An introduction to the issue’s focus on peoples of the world and transnational partnerships.
Archive issue · November 2006
Globalization and the Gospel
A historical issue examining global alliances, ministry across cultures, leadership development, responsible research, regional mission, and news from Christian communities around the world.
November 2006Historical publication date
Global missionCulture, partnerships, leadership, and research
Online articles and PDFOriginal internal reading paths retained
Issue contents
Articles and reports
Browse the issue by department. Summaries reflect the archived material and should be read as historical, not current, reporting.
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A Double-Edged Sword: Christian Mission in the Era of Globalization
How globalization may create opportunities for mission while also presenting risks that require care.
Global Alliances as a Strategy for Proactive International Integration
Four elements for ministry and mission leaders considering global alliances.
Peoples of the Buddhist World CD-ROM
A resource intended to help readers learn about Buddhist cultures for informed prayer and ministry.
From Pattaya to Port Dickson to the Future
A historical reflection on an international mission movement’s past, present, and future.
Younger Leaders Gathering 2006: Through the Eyes of a Younger Leader
A retrospective account of younger leaders gathering in Malaysia in September and October 2006.
Theological Commission Holds Its Annual Session in Africa
A report on more than sixty leaders gathering for the commission’s first meeting in Africa.
The Ibero-American Church and the Third Missions Congress
A look at efforts to strengthen the Ibero-American Church as a sending force in Latin America and beyond.
International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church
A historical announcement concerning the prayer observance held in November 2006.
Leadership Development and World Radio
Why leadership development should be central to preparing Christian leaders across generations.
Training and Equipping Grassroots Workers in India
A discussion of strategic empowerment and education for Christian workers in India.
China Sending: A Mission Force on the Rise
A 2006 perspective on missionary sending within the Chinese Church.
Multiplying Worldwide Missions Training
A historical account of a vision to establish missionary training schools in developing nations.
Beyond the Numbers: The Five Facets of Good Analysis
A practical argument for using research responsibly and turning analysis into action.
An Overview of the Middle East and North Africa
A regional overview emphasizing long-term commitment, risk, and sustained investment.
Into Their World: The Circassian of Syria
A brief profile of a people maintaining cultural traditions through a difficult history.
A Focus on the Middle East and North Africa
A historical overview of least-reached people groups in the region.
Around the World: Religious Liberty
A 2006 report concerning persecution of Christians worldwide.
Around the World: Day of Prayer
A contemporary notice for an international prayer observance held in November 2006.
Nigeria
A historical newsbrief concerning faith and public life in Nigeria.
Japan
A report on traditional cultural elements and liturgical music among Asian Christians.
Hungary
A retrospective brief on the Hungarian Baptist World Assembly held in August 2006.
France
A historical report about debate over church-state law and places of worship.
Australia
A 2006 update on three Indigenous Bible translation projects.
Africa
A historical discussion of contextual theology within African Christianity.
United States: Mission Partnership
A report on a 2006 organizational merger supporting church engagement in mission.
United States: Training and Mobilization
A historical update on new training and mobilization facilities for an aviation ministry.
United States: Hispanic District
A 2006 report on the formation of a Spanish-language denominational district.
Sri Lanka
A historical report about the first women ordained as priests in Sri Lanka’s Anglican Church.
Reading guide
Understanding this issue
Is this current reporting?
No. Every item on this page belongs to the November 2006 issue and should be understood in that historical context.
What is included?
The issue brings together themed essays, perspectives, mission reports, research, regional profiles, and short news items.
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