Category Archives: Missions

Why Canada’s Multicultural Policy Falls Short of the Gospel Ideal: Moving Toward Involvement, Empathy, and Commonness

Sherman Lau. The Canadian government, hospitals, schools, and corporations have already incorporated the Canadian mosaic of ethnic diversity through the policy of multiculturalism. However, unlike these institutions, the multicultural fellowship of Christ’s disciples does not merely serve to be an illustration of inclusion. It is the representation and living testimony of God’s people who amidContinue reading “Why Canada’s Multicultural Policy Falls Short of the Gospel Ideal: Moving Toward Involvement, Empathy, and Commonness”

Emotional Intelligence in Missions

John Edmiston. Good emotional management is a highly needed commodity in missions work. Without it we can unintentionally make a complete mess out of our service for God. One emotional explosion at the wrong moment can be held against us for a long time to come and we are often judged by others on howContinue reading “Emotional Intelligence in Missions”

Corona Pandemic and Migrant Missions: A Study of Migrant Missions Among the Thais in Singapore

Chong Pae Kim. The mission environment is changing during the coronavirus pandemic. Accordingly, it is necessary to reexamine the understanding and devotion to the existing church and mission, and to try to make changes according to the changing mission environment. To fulfill the Great Commission, churches need to be ready for family restoration, small groupContinue reading “Corona Pandemic and Migrant Missions: A Study of Migrant Missions Among the Thais in Singapore”

Toward a Spirit-led Orthopathy of Mission: Simultaneous Vectors

Phil Zarns. A biblical orthodoxy and orthopraxy of mission considers the correct teaching and practice of evangelistic mission to provide access to the gospel for all nations. In keeping with right teaching and practice, this article endeavors to highlight a biblical orthopathy (right concern) of mission which considers the Spirit’s guidance amidst the missionary task. The Holy Spirit’s guidanceContinue reading “Toward a Spirit-led Orthopathy of Mission: Simultaneous Vectors”

Proclaiming Mercy, Practicing Salvation: St. Basil’s Practical Theology of Evangelism and Social Action

Jerry Ireland. Basil of Caesarea (329-379) offers a unique take on the church’s evangelistic and social mandates. He does this by making mercy a frequent topic of his sermons and by locating compassionate action as evidence of salvation. Whereas contemporary debates tend to locate compassion as an outflow of the gospel, or as a byproduct,Continue reading “Proclaiming Mercy, Practicing Salvation: St. Basil’s Practical Theology of Evangelism and Social Action”

How Evangelical Churches in the Chicago Metro Area are Engaging Muslim Communities

Mike Urton. This article is a summary of a larger research project focusing on how evangelical congregations in the Chicago Metro area overcame their hesitations and reached out to the Muslim communities in their locale. It explored a main research question: how are specific local evangelical churches in the Chicago Metro area engaging local MuslimContinue reading “How Evangelical Churches in the Chicago Metro Area are Engaging Muslim Communities”

Book Review on Effective Intercultural Evangelism: Good News in a Diverse World

J. N. Manokaran. Jay Moon and Bud Simon have done a remarkable study of effectively reaching people across cultural differences. Both authors were missionaries, in different countries from each other. They have drawn from their experience and carried out studious academic investigation in writing this book. This book is an insightful book for all Christians whoContinue reading “Book Review on Effective Intercultural Evangelism: Good News in a Diverse World”

Transform: Gospel-Centered Resources for the Local Church

Western Seminary. In our increasingly post-Christian world, our churches need leaders who can communicate biblical truth with clarity and compassion. That’s why we’ve created Transform – a collection of gospel-centered resources from the faculty and friends of Western Seminary. We believe that the good news of Jesus Christ should impact every area of life andContinue reading “Transform: Gospel-Centered Resources for the Local Church”

Global South Reverse Mission in Europe: An Examination of the Limiting Factors and Prospects

Sandro G. de Oliveira. This article offers a critical analysis of the newly emerged missional paradigm called “reverse mission.” Despite the paradigm’s controversial nature, the article argues for its validity in missional discourses. Beginning with a general discussion of the term reverse mission, the discussion moves on to explore the challenges that reverse missionaries encounterContinue reading “Global South Reverse Mission in Europe: An Examination of the Limiting Factors and Prospects”