December 2006
THIS MONTH...The Uniqueness of Christ and Other Issues of Global Interest

PUBLISHER'S MEMO:

Christ-like Leadership and a Passion for the Gospel in the Lausanne Movement

By Doug Birdsall
The Lausanne Movement has much to be thankful to God for in 2006. And we look forward to even greater things that God will do in 2007. Read >>

THEMED ARTICLES:

Biblical Reasons for the Divine Uniqueness and Finality of Jesus Christ: Basic Requirements for Evangelistic Outreach

By Rolf Hille
The most basic requirement of evangelistic preaching is to clearly understand and explain the person and work of Jesus Christ. Read >>

Portuguese Evangelicals United in a Vision to Transform the Nation (Evangélicos portugueses unidos numa visão para a transformação da Nação)

By Paulo Pascoal
Within the context of fatalism, pessimism, violence and debt, the Portuguese evangelical community is responding to the deepest needs of the Portuguese society. (Original Portuguese text also available.) Read >>

What Makes Christianity Fundamentally Different from Other Great World Religions?

By Jerry Root
Although all of the major world religions share certain characteristics in common, there are at least four things that distinguish the Christian faith from the others. Read >>

The Uniqueness and Universality of Jesus Christ

By R. W.
The question of the uniqueness of Christ is one that needs to be answered in order for the Church to fulfill its mission of world evangelization. Read >>

An African Seminary Goes Online

By Rich Starcher
Experimentation with online classes through the Nairobi Evangelical Graduate School of Theology offers valuable insight into online theological training. Read >>

Keeping the Globe in View

By Victor Tukura
The Christian global mandate is that we be God's witnesses in the world. Instead of building our own empires, we must stay focused on evangelizing the lost. Read >>

Building Bridges in the West and the World on World AIDS Day

By Brian Considine
The Church is often known for what it stands against instead of what it stands for. As millions of people struggle with AIDS worldwide, the Church must come alongside them in love. Read >>

PERSPECTIVES:

Just10–Transform Your World

By Chris Moffat
Teaching the Ten Commandments in a relevant way is transforming thousands of lives in the United Kingdom. Read >>

A New Gateway to World Missions at Urbana 06

By Gordon Govier
Nearly twenty-five thousand participants are expected to attend the Urbana 06 conference 27-31 December 2006. Read >>

Urbana 06 Open for Business Conference

By Johnny Chun
The Open for Business track at Urbana 06 is for participants who have a passion or growing interest in business and global missions. Read >>

Freedom to Worship: World Christian Gathering on Indigenous People

By Pio Gabad Arce
Drawing more than five hundred representatives of indigenous tribes from twenty-three countries, the WCGIP was a venue for indigenous peoples worldwide to express themselves freely. Read >>

Making the Most of a Mission Experience Through Journaling

By Donna Thomas
Proper journaling can help short-term missionaries make the most of their time of ministry. Read >>

URBAN COMMUNITIES:

An Overview of Eastern Africa

By Justin Long
Saddled with debt and riddled with corruption, the countries in Eastern Africa today are broken and impoverished, with half to three-quarters of their people living in poverty. Read >>

A Focus on East and South Africa: 349 Least-Reached People Groups Remain

Amidst war, AIDS and other life-threatening factors, research shows that Christianity is growing faster in these regions than anywhere else in the world. Read >>

Into Their World...The Tunni of Somalia

By Laurie Fortunak
Nearly one hundred percent of the Tunni of Somalia are Muslim. And they have no available Christian resources. Read >>

RESEARCH:

Building Vision by Seeing Through the Chaos

By Peter Brierley
Building vision means looking through the chaos of what we see into the potential reality of a future hope. Read >>

European Evangelicals Express Hope for Europe

Leaders of the European Evangelical Alliance and the European Evangelical Missionary Alliance declared this the "Year of Evangelical Christians in Poland." Read >>

LAUSANNE REPORTS:

God Means Business! Seven Brief Observations on Business as Mission, BAM

By Mats Tunehag
BAM: a seven-point observation. Read >>