December 1969

LEADERSHIP PROFILES:

Leadership Profile: Mark Russell, Russell Media, USA

Mark Russell, who heads up Russell Media, talks about his passions and hopes for the future. Read >>

NEWS BRIEFS:

March News from around the World

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PUBLISHER'S MEMO:

A Wideness in God's Mercy and an Urgency to Proclaim

By Lon Allison
Humanity loved by God deserves to know God in this world, and see the world made better as a result. Read >>

THEMED ARTICLES:

The Uniqueness of Christ and Committed Pluralism: PART 1

By Knud Jørgensen
What does it mean to be a committed pluralist while still holding Christ as the only means of salvation? Read >>

The Uniqueness of Christ and Committed Pluralism: PART 2

By Knud Jørgensen
Understanding the cross of Christ, mission, and the glory of God in a pluralistic society. Read >>

Not Messiah to the Jews, Not Messiah at All: On Jewish Evangelism

By Kai Kjær-Hansen
If we keep the gospel to ourselves, not only will Jews suffer, but also our own understanding of what Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection mean. Read >>

Interfaith Interface with Buddhists

By Chandler H. Im
For the goal of mutual understanding and enrichment, and also for the sake of evangelism, we need to listen to and learn from the teachings of Buddhism. Read >>

Sharing Christ in Hindu Contexts

By Lalsangkima Pachuau
The author asks, "What form of faith affirmation should be expected from caste Hindus if they are to be converted to Christianity?" Read >>

Christian Response to Islam: A Struggle for the Soul of Christianity

By John Azumah
Islam per se is not necessarily the greatest challenge facing Christians today, but rather how Christians choose to respond to Islam. Read >>

PERSPECTIVES:

2010-2020: A “Decade from Heaven”

By Grant McClung
Four encouraging signs that 2010-2020 will include many positive changes in the Church and Christians worldwide. Read >>

Consumerism & Human Trafficking: A Socio-political View from an Eastern European Perspective

By Vladimir Ubeivolc
Why consumerism is fueling the fires of human trafficking. Read >>

Cross-cultural Guest Speaking: Helping Those in the West Make the Greatest Impact

By Kimberly Rae Thigpen
Suggestions for English speakers who are cross-culturally guest speaking. Read >>

LAUSANNE REPORTS:

Summary Report: Cape Town 2010 U.S. Participants Meeting, 25-27 January 2010 in Dallas, Texas

By Dave Bennett
Nearly three hundred men and women gathered in Dallas for a foretaste of this October’s Cape Town 2010. Read >>