May 2007
IN THIS ISSUE...Evangelism and Discipleship and Other Issues of Global Interest

PUBLISHER'S MEMO:

The Finish Line Is Not the Finish

By Lon Allison
When it comes to evangelism and discipleship, the finish-line may not actually be the finish. Read >>

THEMED ARTICLES:

Evangelism and Discipleship

By Kumar Abraham
Evangelism and discipleship should be integrated into one whole experience and not be held separate or in any preferred order. Read >>

Beyond Evangelism: Authentic Disciples

By Rose Dowsett
In our haste (which we could regard as commendable) to carry the gospel far and wide, in our urgency to “reach” as many people as possible, evangelicals have been the most guilty of all in tragic gospel reductionism. However, here are seven strategies for change. Read >>

Evangelisation and Discipleship within God’s Global Mission

By Glenn Smith
If we do not get discipleship right, we probably will have a deficient understanding and practice of evangelisation. Read >>

Why Must Evangelism and Discipleship Go Hand in Hand?

By Jerry Root
Evangelism begins and ends in discipleship. Read >>

Eight Principles of New Testament Evangelism

By J. D. Payne
An examination of the approaches of Jesus and the Apostolic Church to evangelizing their world included at least eight principles. Read >>

PERSPECTIVES:

Making Waves: Trans World Radio Helps Students Create a Splash for God

By Dawn Overman
TWR recently launched a new website sub-portal, aimed at piquing the interest of 20-somethings and encouraging them to take a new look at world missions and their role in it. Read >>

Greater Europe Mission Names New President

Henry Deneen succeeding Ted Noble as president of GEM. Read >>

20th Edition of the Mission Handbook: The Most Comprehensive One-volume Reference on the North American Overseas Mission Effort

The Mission Handbook contains information on more than eight hundred North American mission agencies working overseas. 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 >>

URBAN COMMUNITIES:

An Overview of North America and the Caribbean

By Justin Long
Nominalism is prevalent in North America and the Caribbean; however, there are great movements in the global missions effort. Read >>

A Focus on North America and the Caribbean: Eighty-eight Least-reached People Groups Remain

North America and the Caribbean is probably the region with the least religious discrimination and it has been the largest sending base in the world for missionaries; however, this is rapidly changing. Read >>

Into Their World…The Gheg Albanian of the United States

By Laurie Fortunak
During the turmoil of the past few decades, over 100,000 Gheg Albanian immigrated to the United States. Read >>

RESEARCH:

Personal Bible Reading

By Peter Brierley
A large study in the United Kingdom asked ministers how many people read the Bible in their church personally outside of church attendance. Read >>

LAUSANNE REPORTS:

Lausanne Appoints New Senior Associate for Stewardship

Dr. Stan Toler named Lausanne senior associate for stewardship. Read >>