Lausanne World Pulse – IN THIS ISSUE…Evangelism and Postmodernism and Other Issues of Global Interest

By Doug Birdsall
Before any of us can be leaders, we must first be followers. Read >>

THEMED ARTICLES:

Tentmaking: The Way of Missions in the Twenty-first Century

By Johnny Chun
Tentmakers International seeks to promote the concept of “tentmaking as mission” as a way to reach those who would otherwise not be reached. Read >>

What Postmodernism Means for Evangelism

By Paul Mumo Kisau
Postmodernism calls for a subtler mode of evangelism. The declaration of “thus says the Lord” must be clothed in an attractive coat. Read >>

Postmodernity and the Emerging Church

By Geoff Westlake
As emerging churches seek to infiltrate the culture and transform society, a greater understanding of the movement on the part of the established Church is needed. Read >>

Burned Out on Church, Fired Up for Jesus: Love Evangelism in the Postmodern Era

By Mark Russell
In the postmodern era, we need to be concerned not with bringing people to church, but to bringing the church to people. Read >>

PERSPECTIVES:

The Big Deal About Little Gambia

By Mark Kolo and Hannah Ibanga
Virtually every tribe in Gambia can be described as unreached. Read >>

Kingdom Advance in Gambia: A Veteran’s Perspective

By Rashida Bah
Modou Sanneh, head pastor of the Reformed Evangelical Church in Gambia, talks about advancing the Kingdom of God in that nation. Read >>

Will I Go to Heaven When I Die, Too?

By David Sills
Many Christians around the world have little to no theological or biblical training. And therefore have many questions about their newfound faith. Read >>

URBAN COMMUNITIES:

An Overview of Eastern Europe

By Justin Long
Although the overwhelming majority of the population in Eastern Europe claim to be Christian, missions to other regions of the world is rare. Read >>

A Focus on East Europe and Eurasia: 188 Least-Reached People Groups Remain

The Church in Eastern Europe and Eurasia is small and struggling; however, there are rays of hope. Read >>

Into Their World…The Andi of Russia

By Laurie Fortunak
Although having a population no greater than ten thousand people, the Andi of Russia are an unreached people group in need of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Read >>

RESEARCH:

Status of Global Mission 2007: An Annual Update

By Todd Johnson
An overview of global missions in 2007. Read >>

LAUSANNE REPORTS:

New Religious Movements and New Spiritualities the Focus of the Lausanne Consultation on Christian Encounter with New Spiritualities

By Ole Skjerbaek Madsen
A follow-up gathering of the Lausanne 2004 Forum Issue Group 16 included analysis and plans in reaching out to individuals involved in New Religious Movements and New Spiritualities. Read >>