Themed Articles



Contextualization and God’s Global Mission

By Glenn Smith
Missio Dei establishes the priority of God’s activity in terms of mission and characterizes God himself as being a missionary God. Read Article >>


Contextualization that Is Comprehensive

By A. Scott Moreau
Comprehensive contextualization includes not only theology, but all seven dimensions of the religious life. Read Article >>


Contextualization in the Islamic Context

By Roy Oksnevad
Contextualization in ministry to Muslims needs to consider all the barriers to why Muslims have historically been resistant to the gospel. Read Article >>


Integrating the Gospel with Culture Responsibly

By Adrian de Visser
It is imperative to integrate the gospel with culture in a responsible manner and this integration must be done within the context of a community who are mature in their faith and knowledge of scripture. Read Article >>


Complications of Communicating the Gospel: Why We Should Take the Culture of the People Seriously

By Adrian de Visser
Contextualization is imperative to reaching the unreached. Understanding the culture we are in is the beginning of the process. Read Article >>



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