May 2006
IN THIS ISSUE...Prayer Evangelism and Other Issues of Global Interest

PUBLISHER'S MEMO:

The Interwoven Tasks of Prayer and Evangelism

By Lon Allison
Prayer and evangelism are not strangers, but friends. Read >>

THEMED ARTICLES:

The Importance of Prayer in Evangelism

By John Godson
Eight reasons why prayer is so important in evangelism. Read >>

Prayer and Fasting for Evangelism

By Helene NSIN OUM
Biblical guidelines for combining fasting with prayer evangelism. Read >>

Prayer, Evangelism and Human Methodology

By Phil Miglioratti
Prayer and human methods are the two wings required for the airplane of evangelism to successfully get off the ground, fly safely at the appropriate altitude and arrive at its intended destination. Read >>

Prayer – The Secret to an Open Door

By David Morel
Prayer leads to open doors; open doors lead to people hearing about and accepting Jesus Christ. Read >>

Practical Prayer Evangelism

By John Edmiston
A step-by-step look at beginning a prayer evangelism ministry. Read >>

Joining Together Across Church Divides: The Growth of Prayer Week in the UK

By Steve and Gill Houghton
The story of how one man's vision led to a national annual prayer week which has transformed countless lives. Read >>

Head of UK Evangelical Alliance Backs Weekend of Prayer for Children at Risk

More than two million Christians in over one hundred countries are expected to unite for prayer for children at risk 3-4 June. Read >>

PERSPECTIVES:

A Contribution from the Latin American Evangelical Churches

By Norberto Saracco
Seeking unified ecumenism in Evangelical Churches throughout Latin America. Read >>

Roman Catholics in Mission: An Update

By Mario Cappello
Lay movements and leadership momentum are leading to a greater emphasis on evangelization within the Catholic Church. Read >>

Movement for African National Initiatives 2006: Uniting African Church Leaders

By Chacko Thomas
African church leaders take the lead in not only missions on the African continent, but global missions as well. Read >>

Doubt and Amazement: ProChrist2006 in Europe

By Jan-Peter Graap
Germany-based outreach event, translated into eighteen languages, attracted millions of individuals from twenty European nations to Christ. Read >>

London Soccer Stadium to Be the Focus for Mass Christian Prayer

This year’s GDOP, to be celebrated 27 May 2007, will have its UK hub in West Ham football stadium in London, England. Read >>

Training Evangelists in Manila through the Second Asian Advanced Institute for Evangelists

By Kumar Abraham
Conference seeks to enlighten, encourage and empower the lives and ministries of practicing evangelists from Asia and the South Pacific. Read >>

StreetLevel 2006: Changing the Course of Homelessness in Canada

By Timothy Huff and Julia Goodhew
Conference for those passionately engaged in finding solutions to poverty and homelessness reaps great results. Read >>

China’s Millions Website

By Tom Douglas
Website seeks to raise awareness and serve as an educational tool for those interested in helping to fulfill God's purposes for China. Read >>

Tamil Nadu Pastors Conference and 55th Annual Convention

By James Kaiser
The 2006 Evangelical Fellowship of India Annual Conference, 24-27 May, seeks to equip, motivate and mobilize pastors throughout India. Read >>

Second Annual Global Day of Prayer Seeks to Unite Millions Worldwide

By Bob Bakke
Global prayer gathering, held 4 June 2006, seeks to include participants from over two hundred nations. Read >>

URBAN COMMUNITIES:

Dwindling Water Supplies Around the World a Cause for Concern

By Justin Long
Only 2.5% of the 1.3 trillion cubic kilometers (km3) of water on earth is fresh, usable water. This is critical especially for many of the unreached peoples of the world. Read >>

Into Their World…The Malay of Malaysia

By Laurie Fortunak
More than ninety-nine percent of Malay remain unevangelized due to government laws and restrictions and other factors. Read >>

LAUSANNE REPORTS:

Prayer in Evangelism

By Glenda Weldon
"Prayer in Evangelism" Lausanne Occasional Paper provides insight into integrating the two. Read >>