Past articles collection
Themed Articles
A subject-led reading collection drawn from historical magazine issues published between 2005 and 2011. Explore writing on evangelism, discipleship, prayer, culture, reconciliation, leadership, Scripture, service, and the global church.
Editorial index
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This index highlights the breadth of the themed archive. Open each year and select an article to read it in its original issue context.
2011 Selected articles
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Evangelism and the Early Church
Five observations drawn from the early Church’s approaches to reaching others for Christ.
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Ekklesia: A Call to Unity in the Body of Christ
A reflection on relational unity among followers of Jesus and its public witness.
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When You Cannot Preach: A Case for Relational Evangelism
A comparison of relational evangelism with familiar models of proclamation.
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Prayer in the Early Church
An examination of how, where, and for what the early Church prayed.
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Asian Women on the Cutting Edge of Mission: Past and Present
The significant work of Asian women in churches, mission, and society.
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Integrity and Accountability in Reporting Missions Statistics
Suggestions for accurate, accountable reporting in mission communication.
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The Gospel within Discipleship: Spiritual Formation
Learning, listening, and living in the light while growing as disciples.
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Storytelling: Opening Hearts to the Gospel
How stories can create meaningful openings for communicating the gospel.
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Christ’s Suffering and Sacrifice
Forgiveness and reconciliation as sources of hope in divided communities.
2010 Selected articles
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Partnering in Mission: A Better Way to Change the World
Why fruitful partnerships require ingenuity, creativity, work, and shared purpose.
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Stewardship and Discipleship: Two Sides of the Same Coin
A whole-life model of discipleship connecting vocation, stewardship, and faith.
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Christians in the Public Arena
Six Christian principles for thoughtful and responsible public service.
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The Challenge of Keeping Up with Technology for Ministry
A historical look at media, technology, culture, and gospel communication.
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Glocalization, Diaspora Missiology, and Friendship Evangelism
Cross-cultural encounter, migration, and local relationships in a connected world.
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The Role of the Church in Reconciliation in South Africa
Mission history, apartheid, and the Church’s movement toward reconciliation.
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Interfaith Interface with Buddhists
Listening, mutual understanding, learning, and Christian witness.
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Water, Mission, and Evangelism
A reflection on practical care and the Christian image of living water.
2009 Selected articles
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Mission, Evangelism, Contextualization, and the Arts
The role of the arts in culture, storytelling, evangelism, and mission.
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The Gospel in Oral Tradition
Examples of communities transformed through Scripture stories and narrative.
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Bible Translation in History and into the Future
A concise discussion of Bible translation and the translated church.
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Christianity and Worldviews
How Christian worldview expressions vary across cultures while retaining central claims.
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A Forgotten Barrier: Attitudes toward Disability
A call for ministry with, not merely to, people who have disabilities.
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Environmental Ethics
A Christian account of humanity’s distinctive responsibility within creation.
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Migration, Displacement, and the Kingdom of God
A biblical consideration of injustice, migration, and faithful response.
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Christ and Culture
Five ways churches can engage their contexts with the good news of God’s rule.
2008 Selected articles
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Evangelism: Lessons from the Early Church, Part 1
An inquiry into how and why the early Church grew.
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Persecution: Normal and Expected
A Scripture-centered reflection on Christian faith amid persecution.
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Evangelism as Story Telling
The place of narrative and demonstration in evangelistic communication.
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Why Bother with Student Ministry?
Five reasons Christian ministry among students holds strategic importance.
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Missional House Churches in the United States
Five lessons drawn from the practice of missional house churches.
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Leading and Connecting with the Next Generation
Understanding generational differences by seeing through other people’s eyes.
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A Theology of Evangelism in the Global South
The historical search for theology responsive to social tensions and active mission.
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What Does It Mean to Be the Church in Specific Cultures?
Making Christian witness contextually relevant and culturally comprehensible.
2007 Selected articles
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Worship and Evangelism: Is There a Relationship?
New Testament examples connecting worship and evangelism.
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HIV/AIDS and Holistic Evangelism
A historical call to combine compassionate action with Christian witness.
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Faithful Christian Witness in a World of Destructive Conflicts
Peacemaking as a central rather than optional dimension of Christian mission.
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Reducing Poverty, Not the Poor
Community, relationship, dignity, and compassionate ministry.
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Reaching Families from Different Religious Traditions
Insights for engaging couples and families shaped by mixed religious traditions.
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Education and Training for Missions and Evangelism
Balancing character, knowledge, and skills in mission training.
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Why Must Evangelism and Discipleship Go Hand in Hand?
A concise argument that evangelism begins and ends in discipleship.
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The Green Gospel: Seven Reasons Why We Should Care about Creation
Environmental awareness as an opportunity to revisit Scripture and responsibility.
2006 Selected articles
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What Makes Christianity Fundamentally Different from Other Great World Religions?
Four characteristics presented as distinctive to Christian faith.
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A Double-Edged Sword: Christian Mission and Globalization
Opportunities and challenges for mission in an era of globalization.
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The Role of Bible Stories in Evangelism
An introduction to the continuing importance of Bible storying.
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The Challenges of Urban Mission
Why global mission must take cities and urban regions seriously.
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Prayer and Revival
Prayer as a recurring element in historical accounts of revival.
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Restoring the Arts to the Church
The role of creativity and narrative in expressing truth.
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Developing Emerging Leaders Through Mentoring
The biblical grounding and practical challenge of mentoring future leaders.
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The Importance of Prayer in Evangelism
Eight reasons prayer matters within evangelistic practice.
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The Future of Short-Term Missions
Ten historical trends affecting short-term mission practice.
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Engaging a New Generation through Media
Storytelling, media, culture, and communication with younger audiences.
2005 Selected articles
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HIV/AIDS and the Church: We Cannot Look the Other Way
A historical appeal for compassionate engagement with people affected by HIV/AIDS.
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Learning from Persecuted Christians and Joining in the Struggle
A report and reflection on solidarity with persecuted Christians.
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Re-affirming Holistic Mission
A cross-centered approach to mission across the whole of life.
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A Theology for Uniting Evangelism and Social Ministry
A theological argument against separating evangelism from social ministry.
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Internet Evangelism and Cybermissions Course
An interview about preparing students for gospel communication online.
About this collection
Read historical writing in context.
World Mission Pulse provides an independent reading interface for a historical magazine archive. Article summaries are concise finding aids; linked pages retain their original issue paths and publication context.
Choose a year
Expand a publication year to reveal a focused selection of themed writing.
Scan the subject
Use titles and summaries to identify material relevant to your study.
Open the article
Follow the retained internal path to read the complete archived text.
Check the context
Treat claims, figures, events, and technology references as historical material.
Reader guide
Collection questions
What does “themed” mean here?
These articles address the central subject of a magazine issue, including evangelism, discipleship, culture, prayer, leadership, reconciliation, mission practice, and service.
Is this current reporting?
No. The linked material was published from 2005 through 2011. Dates remain visible so historical commentary is not mistaken for current reporting.
Does this page list every article?
This redesigned index presents a substantial cross-section organized by year. The linked archive pages and other Past Articles collections provide additional routes through the material.
Why might some language feel dated?
The collection preserves writing from its original period. Terminology, statistics, technology references, and descriptions of events should be evaluated in that historical context.
How can I explore related formats?
Use the Past Articles panel for research, perspectives, leadership writing, mission reports, international publishing, newsbriefs, and urban topics.
How do I report a broken article link?
Email info@worldmissionpulse.com-html.com with the article title and affected path.