By David Munyere Mohammed Omar is a chaplain to the Somali people in Kijabe Hospital, Kenya. Here is his story of conversion and transformation. Read Article >> The Sixth World Christian Gathering on Indigenous People to be Held 11-17 September 2006 in the Philippines By Pio Gabad Arce Christian first nation peoples will be gathering […]
After nearly five years in the making, the first Bible commentary to be produced in Africa by African scholars has been published. The African Bible Commentary (ABC) is a two thousand-page commentary that includes a section-by-section interpretation of the Bible as well as over seventy topical articles by African men and women. Authors include theological […]
By Doug Birdsall August 2006 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I trust you are experiencing a wonderful sense of God’s presence and his blessing on your life as you serve him with the work that he has entrusted to your care. As I write to you this month, let me begin by assuring you […]
August 2006 Dr. Daniel Bourdanné The International Executive Committee (IEC) of the International Fellowship of Evangelical Students (IFES) is pleased to announce that Dr. Daniel Bourdanné has been appointed to succeed Lindsay Brown as general secretary. The change will take effect in mid 2007. Bourdanné currently serves as IFES regional secretary for Francophone Africa. He […]
By Grant McClung August 2006 Biblical/Theological Foundations for Evangelism Pentecostals see their evangelistic outreach as more than the mere extension of a religious movement or recruitment to a particular ideology or experience. From the outset of the modern Pentecostal/Charismatic movement there was a sense of divine destiny, the participation with God in a new work […]
By Francois Carr A look at revival and spiritual awakening both in South Africa and around the world. Read Article >> The Rise and Rise of Pentecostalism By Steve Addison Five characteristics (and lessons) help explain the incredible rise of Pentecostalism around the world. Read Article >> African Pentecostal/Charismatic Christianity: An Overview By Kwabena Asamoah-Gyadu […]
By Jerry Root and Justin Conrad Although some parts of a Christian worldview change depending upon time, place, culture, and language, other parts transcend all times and places. Read Article >> New Age, New Mission? Evangelism and the Rise of “The New Spiritualities” By Steve Hollinghurst Insights into evangelism as cross-cultural mission to those in […]
By Doug Birdsall June 2009 As Christians, we should constantly be reminded of the hope that darkness turns into light and that life overcomes death. In the midst of global financial uncertainty, poverty, and violence, there is no greater time to communicate the hope and freedom of the unchanging gospel found in Jesus Christ. We are […]
By Marina Stetsenko June 2009 Day One On 3 March 2009, 214 participants from different corners of the Eurasian Region entered the chapel of Ukrainian Evangelical Theological Seminary (UETS) in Kiev, Ukraine, to open the Eurasian Lausanne Consultation for Younger Leaders. Participants came from Russia, Belarus, Moldova, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Philippines, and Ukraine. […]
By Kristin Jack A look at the wholistic ministry of Jesus and how that can translate into beneficial ministry today. Read Article >> Spiritual Warfare: Arise, Fight, and Never Give Up! By John Godson Prayer is not only about talking to God, but about defeating the devil and his evil plans. Read Article >> Three […]
By John Azumah July 2009 (Editor’s note: Azumah’s latest book, My Neighbour’s Faith, is on the topics discussed in this article. See sidebar inthis article for Azumah’s comments on his latest book, along with publisher information.) One of the crucial issues facing Christians around the world today is finding the right balance in our response […]
By Steve Thrall The use of artistic gifts presents a significant God-designed opportunity to open doors to the heart of French culture that have been shut for a very long time. Read Article >> The Global Urban Mission of God in Large Cities: Through the Practitioners’ Eyes By Glenn Smith Five urban ministry practitioners discuss […]
By Glenn Smith Five ways to re-educate churches to engage their contexts with the good news of God’s rule in Jesus Christ. Read Article >> Recovering Mission: Majority World Mission—A Return to Mission for the Majority By The Rev. Canon Mark Oxbrow We need to radically revise our understanding of who a missionary is in […]
ARABIAN GULF: Frontiers Begins New “Gap” Program Frontiers will soon begin a new “Gap” program in the Arabian Gulf. In the past, the program, which prepares new overseas workers through on-the-job training, has been held in northern Iraq. The new program will operate in the Arabian Gulf where Muslims are less needy and the cost […]
