01Perspectives
Exploiting Our “Outsider” Role for Good
Foreigners may be able to use unearned influence to advocate for justice, draw international attention to injustice, and offer a measure of protection to Cambodian activists.
December 2009 issue
Celebrating the Creative Gifts of the Spirit
An issue exploring the place of art in mission and culture, alongside perspectives on public advocacy, audio Scripture, digital outreach, leadership, global news, and urban ministry.
December 2009Historical publication date
10 distinct readingsOne duplicate source entry consolidated
Five departmentsArts, perspectives, reports, leadership, and urban mission
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02Themed Articles
Mission, Evangelism, Contextualization, and the Arts
Understanding the nature and purpose of the arts is vital for mission because every culture uses creative expression to reinforce and pass on its story.
03Themed Articles
Arts for Christ: An Artistic Umbrella in the Arab World
A look at an initiative intended to encourage artists in the Arab world to use their work in Christian witness.
04Themed Articles
La Fonderie: Helping Christian Artists Find Their Place in France
An introduction to efforts to value, inspire, encourage, and embolden Christian artists in France.
05Perspectives
Audio Bibles for India’s Banjara Gypsies
A historical account of audio Scripture work among Banjara communities across India.
06Perspectives
Reaching an Online Generation
A 2009 examination of how Christians were using the internet and whether online engagement was supporting evangelism.
07Mission Reports
Ephesians Study Plan Leading Up to Cape Town 2010
An archived plan for praying through and studying Ephesians in preparation for a 2010 gathering.
08Leadership Memo
2010–2020: This Could Be the Start of Something Big
A period leadership reflection connecting lessons from the past with hopes for Christian service in the decade then ahead.
09Newsbriefs
December News from around the World
A historical news roundup covering ministry developments in Nepal, music and culture, and a student fellowship update from Pakistan.
10Urban
God’s Global Urban Mission in an Era of the Autonomous Self and Globalization
A four-part agenda proposed for urban churches seeking to serve and reach their communities.
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