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Go On a “Missionary Retreat”
…WHAT?? Isn't an annual Missionary Conference enough? Could it even be done with adults? WOW! What a fantastic idea! But could it be done with adults if it could be done with a group of lively 5th and 6th graders? I'm still asking that question. Taking these kids on a…
Reviving the Church’s Vision for the Final Frontiers
…"In a way that I never imagined, God has called me to preach the Gospel on every continent and many countries around the world. But I know that the on-going work of evangelizing the world, especially the unreached people groups where there are presently no church or witness, is a…
Because You’re Praying..
…This issue of Mission Frontiers we are acknowledging a number of items of intercession that have yielded notable fruit. Since there is only one page available these reports must be brief, yet they will convey the reality of our mighty God and the power of persistent prayer by His people.…
Will We Fail Again?
…This article is excerpted from the compilation of previously printed works by Todd Johnson and Ralph Winter. -- edited by Rick Wood One hundred years ago many Christians believed that the world could be evangelized by the year 1900. At no other time in history, it seemed, had the opportunities…
The Meeting of the Century—Number Three
…When Dr. Ralph Winter called COMIBAM(COngreso Misionero IBeroAMericano), which took place in Sao Paulo, November 23-29, 1987, "the meeting of the century," many couldn't understand why. There had been other momentous meetings on world evangelization in this century, what was different about this one? Mainly that for the first time…
Presbyterian Agency Votes $1,000,000 for Frontier Mission Outreach
…"Great, new, exciting changes in our denomination!" is the way Tom Theriault describes the missions advances taking place within the Presbyterian Church (USA). Recently, unreached peoples, the Adopt-A- People concept, and new fields for service have loomed large in Presbyterian mission efforts. In order to appreciate the drama of these…
The Evangelical Free Church Launches A Bold New Adopt-A-People Strategy
…The bulk of this article is the text of a proposal to the denominational leadership by Bruce Camp, the current National District Missions Coordinator for the Evangelical Free Church. This proposal has recently been approved. This internal church document is printed here to give you the background, scope and direction…
Inter-Agency Cooperation Between Lausanne and AD2000
…The Lausanne Committee for World Evangelization (Lausanne) and the AD 2000 and Beyond Movement (AD 2000) share the common commitment to world evangelization. It is the conviction of the leaders that they are complimentary to one another. These movements could be compared to a fast-flowing river with Lausanne representing the…
3 Mission Leaders Ask Disturbing Questions / 2 Mission Leaders Exchange Significant Letters
…The following excerpts represent the fears and thoughts of many who have struggled with the new frontiers as the immense shifting of gears is taking place today. These men do us a valuable service. We do not want to state things in ways which can be misunderstood! --RDW [I hope…
Editorial Comment
…Dear friend, Something is going on. Something many of our readers may not be aware of. Something very hopeful, very good. Why would there be a sudden surge of new subscriptions to the little known, somewhat professional periodical called International Journal of Frontier Missions? (See back cover for ordering information.)…
A Field-Based M.A. or Ph.D.
…Yes, it's a reality! The Mission Training Division of the USCWM, through its related university, is offering to all who desire graduate training in World Missions a field-based or off-campus program which can be taken anywhere in the world. This new program is of particular benefit to all those who…
The State of the Gulf of Islam
…Tonight, as we are two days into armed hostilities in the Persian Gulf, we seek to understand what the Lord is doing. Mr. Bush is not in charge in the Gulf. Mr. Hussein is not in charge of the Gulf. Our glorious God is in charge in the Gulf, and…
My Turn
…English teachers Bob and Betty talked discreetly about God to their students in China and invited small groups home for meals. Imagine their delight when engineer Wu said, "I want to know about God. Is there a book about Him?"Don designed Arab-style houses and shared the Good News with colleagues…
Training to Go Now!
…How are people to be trained for mission in today's world? This is one of the most profound missiological questions that one can ask. In the light of Scripture, the evangelical must stress at least four universals that are essential to all training for this demanding and many-faceted task. 1.…
In Praise of Foolish Lovers
…Barth in the twentieth." At age 13, already showing facility in Latin, Greek, and Hebrew, Edwards entered Yale University. In his later years, he was appointed president of what was to become Princeton University. Along the way he penned theological works that Perry Miller, historian of Puritan America, described as…
Editorial Comment
… Dear friends, This issue of Mission Frontiers is about change: massive, ominous, mysterious, dangerous, wonderful, totally unexpected change change change change change The entire IFMA/EFMA meeting in Denver was about change. See USCWM Executive Director, Greg Parson's article on pages 6-8. The graphs showing Third World missionary explosion describe CHANGE.…
An Insider’s View of McGavran
…I first encountered McGavran's force of personality at the time his Bridges of God was published in 1955. The phrase "church growth" was not as prominent then as the concept of the people movement. The ripple of interest among missionaries caused by the appearance of that book can only be…
The U.S. Center for World Mission and the University
…The U.S. Center for World Mission is both a mission society ö a community of people committed to doing anything they can to forward the cause of missions to the final frontiers ö and also a project, a center for collaboration with so many different departments it takes almost two…
Inter-Agency Task Force Grapples:
…The Cooperative Consultation on Strategizing for Muslim Evangelization met early in March at Regent University (formerly CBN University). More than 40 different agencies and institutions were represented by the 70 participants. Under the leadership of an inter-agency task force, it was a historic attempt to stimulate creative thinking and effective…
New Life 2000: By The End of This Century!
…Adapted as an interview with Bill Bright, chairman of Campus Crusade for Christ. Mission Frontiers: Dr. Bright, your organization has become well known for its ministry to college students. What part does Campus Crusade play in helping reach the world for Christ? Drawing on 38 years of ministry as a…