September 2005
FEATURED IN THIS ISSUE...

PUBLISHER'S MEMO:

Introducing Lausanne World Pulse!

By Lon Allison
It is with great joy and hopeful expectation that we bring you the first copy of Lausanne World Pulse—a FREE monthly, online magazine that provides you with missions and evangelism news, information and analysis. Read >>

THEMED ARTICLES:

Internet Evangelism and Cybermissions Course Prepares Students to Share the Gospel via the Internet

By John Edmiston
John Edmiston answers questions about this newly developed course for Fuller Theological Seminary's School of Intercultural Studies. Read >>

PERSPECTIVES:

Consensus-Driven Christians: The G8, the World Summit and How Understanding "Integral Mission" is Inspiring Evangelical Christians to Advocate with the Poor

By Michael Smitheram
Thousands of Christians seek to do integral mission during and after the G8 Summit. Read >>

Effective Church Planting is Partnership

By Phill Butler
Butler looks at the importance of relationships and partnership in evangelism. Read >>

Ethne 06

A global gathering of people, churches and organizations committed to reaching the unreached people groups. Read >>

Global AIDS Prayer Partnership (GAPP)

By Brian Considine
Grassroots movement seeks to unite Christians worldwide in prayer and action toward the reversal and eradication of AIDS. Read >>

Global Network for Reconciliation Launched

By Chris Rice
Highlights from the Reconciliation Track at the 2004 Lausanne Forum. Read >>

Guiding a Younger Generation of Church Leaders

By Rick Sessoms
Prioritizing leadership development by connecting, developing and inspiring the next generation of Christ-centered leaders. Read >>

Prayer and Action: How One American School Seeks to Combat the Effects of HIV/AIDS in Zambia

By Laurie Fortunak
Students in a western suburb of Chicago commit to help families in Zambia deal with the devastating effects of AIDS. Read >>

Third International Orality Network Conference: His Word Must Go Beyond the Printed Page to Oral Media

By Durk Meijer
God will use whatever means necessary, including oral transmissions and auditory messages, to draw individuals and groups to himself. Read >>

URBAN COMMUNITIES:

Increasing Momentum for Unreached People Groups

By Justin Long
For the past two decades, unreached peoples have been the focus of our attention. As a result, the effort to bring the gospel to these individuals and communities has gained significant momentum. Read >>

Into Their World...The Bangali of Bangladesh

By Laurie Fortunak
With more than 99% of the Bengali in Bangladesh being Muslim, this people group remains one of the least-evangelized in the 10/40 Window. Read >>

RESEARCH:

Christianity in Global Context

By Todd Johnson
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LAUSANNE REPORTS:

2004 Forum for World Evangelization: A Perspective on the Papers and Ideas Resulting from the Gathering

By Greg H. Parsons
An in-depth look at the purpose of the 2004 Forum Issue Groups in the context of the Lausanne movement. Read >>

Lausanne Committee for World Evangelization Joins Largest Global Missions Health Conference with HIV/AIDS Consultation

By Rebecca Barnes
Thousands of healthcare workers, Christian leaders and others prepare for the November event. Read >>