May 2008
IN THIS ISSUE...Building a Solid Foundation for Mission Policy and Praxis...and Other Issues of Global Interest

PUBLISHER'S MEMO:

Determining "As" in Building a Solid Foundation for Mission

By Lon Allison
Understanding the mission of God requires a deep knowledge of the entirety of scripture. Read >>

THEMED ARTICLES:

Building a Solid Theological Foundation for Mission Policy and Praxis

By Samuel Escobar
Four areas in which the Lausanne Covenant exerted self-criticism and which are still points that individuals and organizations developing mission policies and shaping missionary practice would do well to pay attention to today. Read >>

Partnership, Cooperation, and Vulnerability: Building a Solid Foundation for Mission Praxis in Africa

By Jim Harries
Exploring the implications and outcomes of three mission methodologies (approaches) to “mission” (in particular, Africa). Read >>

The Doors Are Closing for the Gospel: A Call to Re-visit Our Theology of Missions and Strategies

By Enoch Era
While opposition to the gospel should not surprise us, there is an urgent need for Christians to introspect, investigate, and revisit our theology and our ministry strategies and practices. Read >>

The Whole Gospel as Focus of Lausanne Theology Working Group Consultation

By Sandra S. K. Lee
Thirty-one participants representing twenty countries were in attendance for the 5-day "The Whole Gospel" consultation in Chiang Mai. Read >>

PERSPECTIVES:

Rwanda—Bible Society NSW’s Project Making a Difference in the Heart of Africa

By Daniel Willis
Rwandans are taking the issues of reconciliation and unity seriously. Read >>

Prepare the Way—Remove the Stones

By Colin Harbinson
The neglect of the imagination in life and faith has impoverished the Body of Christ. However, during the past few decades there has been a global renewal of interest in the arts and the imagination among believers. Read >>

The Effect of the Dollar on the American Missionary Sending “Enterprise”

By J. Shaw
The devaluing of the US dollar will have at least four effects on the North American missionary sending enterprise. Read >>

URBAN COMMUNITIES:

A Lesson on “Community Development” from Cambodia: A 10-Year, Bottom-up Approach

By Kristen Jack
True community development requires an upside-down approach of finding good people, planning together, and trusting God for the resources. Read >>

From Manila to Phnom Penh: An Interview with Efren and Becky Roxas

By Craig Greenfield
The Roxas, who grew up in impoverished rural Filipino families, share how they were called to minister in Phnom Penh. Read >>

RESEARCH:

The Internet: The New Missionary Challenge of the Twenty-first Century

By Eric Célérier
Our calling is to go around the world preaching the good news to the entire creation. Why not send missionaries to our world’s newest continent…the Internet? Read >>

LAUSANNE REPORTS:

Lausanne Movement/MANI Southern Africa Younger Leaders Meeting in Johannesburg

By Grace Samson
Thirty young leaders from different areas of ministry and work in Southern Africa attended the first-of-its-kind younger leaders meeting. Read >>