October 2007
IN THIS ISSUE...Reconciliation and Evangelism and Other Issues of Global Concern

PUBLISHER'S MEMO:

Reconciliation in World Evangelization

By Doug Birdsall
Our ministry is toward the reconciliation of broken persons to Christ as well as broken people groups to each other. And nowhere is reconciliation more needed than within the Church for the effective witness of the power of God to the world. Read >>

THEMED ARTICLES:

What Does Faithful Christian Witness Look Like in a World of Destructive Conflicts?

By Chris Rice
The work of becoming peacemakers between divided people is not secondary or optional, but is central to Christian mission along with planting churches and making disciples. Read >>

Understanding and Witnessing as a Christian in Baghdad

By Rev. Canon Andrew White
Baghdad is in the midst of war. And yet, the gospel is being proclaimed boldly through love and pray. Read >>

The Reconciliation Journey to and since the 2004 Lausanne Forum

By Dr. Samuel Barkat
Reflections and updates on the Lausanne Reconciliation Issue Group and the Global Network for Reconciliation. Read >>

The Culture of Peace and Evangelism

By Paulus Widjaja
Unfortunately, for much of the Church in recent history, evangelism and peacemaking have been seen as separate tasks. Instead, they need to be integrated. Read >>

Remembering Genocide with Hope: Rwanda Heals Through Forgiveness and Reconciliation

By Celestin Musekura
ALARM-Rwanda recently conducted a retreat for church leaders to discuss the role of the Church in remembering the 1994 genocide which devastated the country. Read >>

Like Dew in a Dry Land: Reconciliation in the Middle East

By Lisa Loden
Unity in the Body of Christ in the Middle East requires intentional reconciliation between Arab Christians from Palestine, Arab Israeli Christians and Messianic Jews. Read >>

Actions for Peace in Colombia: Hope in the Face of Roaring Conflict

By Grace Morillo
In the midst of great conflict in Colombia, local churches and communities are seeking to bring restoration. Read >>

PERSPECTIVES:

The Internet Missionary Society of 2020

By John Edmiston
Although the gospel forever remains the same, how it is delivered, who is communicating it and the means of responding to it will be profoundly changed in the coming years. Read >>

Learning from Ants: The Possibility of Missionary Swarms

By Justin Long
Is it possible to build a “mission swarm” that can recruit and send our forty-three thousand teams? The author believes the answer is yes. Read >>

URBAN COMMUNITIES:

The Roma (Gypsy) Community in Bucharest, Romania

By Simona Grigore
The Church in Roma communities in Bucharest has suffered long-term effects of being under Communist rule. Read >>

God's Church in Stefanesti

By Simona Grigore
God continues to build his Church, with the help of organizations such as Child Evangelism Fellowship, among the Roma people. Read >>

RESEARCH:

What Happened to People Group Thinking?

By S. Kent Parks
Seven key misconceptions have emerged and seem to impede movement forward in bringing the gospel to all people groups. Read >>

LAUSANNE REPORTS:

Women Who Can Change the World

By Elke Werner
Women involved in the Lausanne Women's Network recently met for fellowship and prayer in Germany. Read >>