By Peter Brierley March 2007 The growth of the Muslim community and the decline of church attendance in the United Kingdom seem of perpetual fascination to the media. When the BBC Sunday programme “Heaven and Earth” chose five key facts about religion in Britain to explore, one of them was: “When would Muslim mosque attendance […]
By Mats Tunehag January / February 2010 Introduction Thailand is a great country. Tens of thousands of people have also discovered that. It is the “Land of Smiles” with beautiful beaches, pleasant temperature, good food, and friendly people. It is not difficult to fall in love with Thailand and its people. But like every other […]
By Dion Forster April 2010 Cunningly, this ensured that black citizens, who are the majority population group in southern Africa, did not have a right to vote in “white” South Africa (even if they lived there) since they were only eligible to vote in their “independent homeland.” The black independent homelands were the most remote, […]
By Elizabeth Childs Drury April 2010 Years later, after they had started families of their own and had become successful in their careers, it was clear to everyone on Bible Boulevard that they had not gone into “the ministry.” Ron Although more of a reserved thinker than an easy conversationalist, Ron had advanced through […]
By Grant McClung June / July 2010 (Editor’s note: This article is Part Two of a two-part article. To view Part One, click here. This article continues with the fifth of eight characteristics of biblical evangelism.) 5. Evangelism is eschatologically urgent. Jesus said, “As long as it is day, we must do the work of […]
By Grant McClung June / July 2010 In our history, most of our outstanding pastors, evangelists, and missionaries were laypeople from the working classes, with little or no education. The release and participation of the laity (“laity” meaning men and women, boys and girls) is one of the most often-quoted marks of Pentecostal/Charismatic growth cited […]
By Grant McClung June / July 2010 Over the years, after discussing Osei-Mensah’s categories with seminary students, local pastors and laity, and church leaders in various cultural settings, I have suggested a fifth option: Social action in evangelism—evangelism in and of itself as an action and process is social action. Another way to express this […]
By Grant McClung June / July 2010 (Editor’s note: This article is Part Two of a two-part article. To view Part One, click here. This article continues with the fifth of eight characteristics of biblical evangelism.) 5. Evangelism is eschatologically urgent. Jesus said, “As long as it is day, we must do the work of […]
By Kent Humphreys April 2010 Former U.S. President Ronald Reagan stood at the wall in Eastern Europe in June 1987. Following are excerpts from that historic speech: Behind me stands a wall…a barrier that divides the entire continent of Europe. … armed guards and checkpoints… This scar of a wall …There is one sign that […]
By Kent Humphreys April 2010 Suggestions for Workplace Leaders to Build Bridges with the Pastor Below are suggestions to help workplace leaders build bridges with their pastor. Invite your pastor out to lunch. It may take months for him to be vulnerable and open up, but take the first step. Share with him a […]
By Kent Humphreys April 2010 Obstacles for the Laity Let us now address some of the reasons laity have chosen to let the walls remain. They have little or no idea of the biblical teaching of the “priesthood of every believer.” They think the “professional” has a “special” call, and that they are very ordinary. […]
By Doug Birdsall June / July 2010 Over the centuries, the Christian message has remained a constant in an ever-evolving world. The message embodied in the very life and ministry of Christ has always been, at its core, the incarnational love of God for his people. However, the means to communicate and deliver the message […]
By Doug Birdsall June / July 2010 Historically, the missionary movement has been quick to utilize and adapt emerging technologies (such as print materials, films, and mp3 players, as well as harnessing and delivering developments in education and health care) to communicate the gospel. Currently, however, more traditionally-minded churches and mission organizations seem to approach […]
