November 2007
IN THIS ISSUE...HIV/AIDS and Holistic Evangelism and Other Issues of Global Concern

PUBLISHER'S MEMO:

HIV/AIDS: Engaging the Church in the Pandemic

By Lon Allison
With millions of people suffering from HIV/AIDS today, the Church must pray, give, touch, heal and above all, speak of the One who has eternal life. Read >>

THEMED ARTICLES:

HIV/AIDS and Holistic Evangelism: The Challenge for the Church

By Pamela Gebauer
Reaching out to individuals with AIDS requires love and action. Read >>

Responding to HIV/AIDS “As You Go”

By Evvy Campbell
While there is a need for many Christians to undertake HIV/AIDS as a life calling, it is equally crucial that large numbers engage the pandemic where they are at now. Read >>

I Choose Life—Africa: Turning the Tide on the HIV/AIDS Pandemic among University Students

By Mike Mutungi
In Kenya, HIV-prevalence, particularly among college-age students, is extremely high. I Choose Life—Africa is seeking to address this problem. Read >>

The Prophetic Role of the Church in Egypt Toward HIV/AIDS

By Andrea Z. Stephanous
The Church’s role is to break the silence and talk openly with people to rebuild wrong thoughts about sex and HIV/AIDS. The Evangelical Church in Egypt is seeking to do just this. Read >>

PERSPECTIVES:

Believers Face High Price for Their Faith: A Look at the Persecuted Church on the IDOP

By Carl Moeller
Snapshots of India and Egypt as the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church approaches. Read >>

Persevering Prayer

By John Godson
A look at four scripture passages reveals the importance of persistence in prayer. Read >>

URBAN COMMUNITIES:

An Overview of War-ravaged Angola

A 30-year civil war has left Angola facing many challenges, including a massive refugee population and a poor educational system. Read >>

The Musseques of Luanda, Angola

By José da Silva
The challenges in Angola's shantytowns are seemingly endless: promiscuity, injustice, illness, lack of education, lack of drinkable water, unemployment... Read >>

RESEARCH:

Perfect Strangers: Christians Living Among Buddhists, Hindus and Muslims

By Natalie Crowson
An in-depth look at Christian contact with non-Christians reveals the Church is found lacking in its efforts to reach the world for Christ. Read >>

LAUSANNE REPORTS:

Eighth Annual Lausanne Consultation on Jewish Evangelism Conference

By Tuvya Zaretsky
Members of the LCJE recently met to encourage and equip each other to better share the gospel with Jewish people around the world. Read >>