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Our Hopes for the Church in 2020
An introduction to the December 2010 issue and its forward-looking theme.
December 2010 issue
Our Hopes for the Church
A historical issue considering the Church’s direction through reflections on mission, leadership, Christian education, public life, human trafficking, business, unity, and the whole gospel.
Issue contents
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These summaries preserve the issue’s historical outlook. References to 2020 describe expectations written in 2010, not present-day reporting.
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Challenges and Opportunities for the U.S. Church over the Next Ten Years
A 2010 assessment of a complex church landscape, considering formidable challenges alongside encouraging opportunities.
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The Church in 2020: Will We Recognize It?
A reflection on enduring Christian hope, proclamation, pastoral leadership, and equipping the Church for service.
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Hopes and Prayers concerning Human Trafficking: Problems to Solve, People to Serve
A call for the Church to understand human trafficking, pursue justice, and serve people at risk of exploitation.
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Preaching the Whole Gospel of Jesus, His Father, and the Holy Spirit
An examination of the meaning of the “whole gospel” in relation to the Trinity.
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Viral Biblical Education: A Case Study
A case study considering how established innovations could support wider Christian leadership development.
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December News from around the World
A collection of news briefs as reported in December 2010. Details should be read as historical reporting.
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Pressing on towards 2020 in Humility, Reflection, and Hope
A leadership reflection from 2010 discussing six hopes for the Church as it looked toward 2020.
09
Third Global Congress Closes with Ringing Call to Action
A historical recap of a 2010 global gathering and the hopes expressed for its future influence.
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My Hope for 2020: The Church Intersecting with All Spheres of Society
A question-and-answer reflection on hopes for a Church engaged constructively across society.
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Our Hope for the Church in 2020 Regarding Business as Mission
A 2010 argument that business and mission should contribute to holistic transformation rather than remain separated.
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Leadership Profile: Evangelist, Pastor, Facilitator, and Networker
An archived leadership profile exploring ministry, service, collaboration, and gospel work.
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My Hope for 2020: A United, Humble, Bible-focused Church
A question-and-answer reflection on unity, humility, Scripture, and hopes for the global Church.
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Letter to Harold: Extraordinary Things Have Happened!
An imaginative letter written in 2010 and set ten years ahead, envisioning what might have changed by December 2020.
Reading historical material
Keep the 2010 viewpoint in frame.
This issue was written as its contributors looked ten years ahead. World Mission Pulse retains that future-facing language because it is central to the publication’s historical meaning.
Start with the publication date
Every article belongs to the December 2010 issue, even where a title discusses 2020.
Distinguish hopes from outcomes
Predictions, goals, and prayers in these pieces are not presented as verified results.
Follow the editorial categories
Category links lead to related themed articles, perspectives, reports, profiles, and news briefs.
Read claims historically
Statistics and current-affairs references reflect what the archived text reported at publication.
Reader guide
About this issue
Why do several titles refer to 2020?
The issue was published in December 2010 and asked contributors to reflect on the decade ahead. Those titles are retained as historical framing.
Are these articles current guidance?
No. They are archived articles from 2010. Readers should check contemporary sources before relying on time-sensitive claims or statistics.
What kinds of material are included?
The issue contains themed essays, perspectives, news briefs, a leadership memo, a report, a profile, and an introductory entry.
Are article summaries complete texts?
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