June 2006
IN THIS ISSUE...Younger Leaders and Evangelism and Other Issues of Global Interest

PUBLISHER'S MEMO:

Being Mindful and Deliberate in Training Younger Evangelists

By Doug Birdsall
Instructing younger leaders on leadership is vital to world evangelization in the twenty-first century. Read >>

THEMED ARTICLES:

Nigerian Church Takes the Gospel Back to Jerusalem with Vision 50:15

By Timothy Olonade
Vision 50:15 seeks to mobilize fifty thousand Nigerians over the next fifteen years to take the gospel back to Jerusalem. Read >>

Younger Leaders Mentoring Younger Leaders

Effective leadership is all about relationships. Read >>

Innovista: Reaching the Emerging Generation in Europe and Eurasia

By Frauke Eicker
Nearly 2.5 of the six billion people on earth are aged 15-35. Innovista helps this younger generation engage with Jesus in the context of contemporary culture. Read >>

Developing Emerging Leaders Through Mentoring

By Steve Irvin
Mentoring future leaders is both biblical and challenging. Read >>

Dalit Education Centers: Delivering Emancipation and Building Leaders

By Joseph D’Souza
Dalit leaders and the Christian Church are empowering children in India through educational facilities. Read >>

Structural Necessities for the Evangelistic Enterprise of the Church

By Jerry Root
An evangelism professor shares four key elements of the evangelistic enterprise today. Read >>

Contextualizing a Parable for Creative Teaching in Africa

By Suraja Raman
Using Luke 15 to share kingdom values to individuals and communities in Africa. Read >>

The Emerging Church – Then and Now!

By Leighton Ford
Today's Church must have great power to preach the gospel and great grace to practice kingdom values. Read >>

The Evolution of Evangelism: Ideas for the Road Ahead

By Mark Russell
There are two paradigms of evangelism that will help the Church evolve effectively in the changing world. Read >>

PERSPECTIVES:

Total Recall: Staying Faithful by Being Relevant

By Krish Kandiah
Although difficult, sharing one's faith relevantly and faithfully to contemporary culture is possible—and necessary. Read >>

International Intercession for Germany During the 2006 FIFA World Cup

By Bernd Oettinghaus
Prayer warriors around the world are being called upon both before and during the Federation Internationale de Football Association Soccer World Cup Series 9 June through 9 July. Read >>

Brother Flack: Missionary to India Offers Insight to Younger Missionaries

By Chacko Thomas
A 98-year-old missionary shares with younger leaders the wisdom that he has gained over forty years of ministry. Read >>

The Dictionary of African Christian Biography: What it is, How it Began and Where it is Going

By Jonathan Bonk
Biographical resource imagined in 1995 has become a model for similar Christian biographical databases around the world. Read >>

Japan's Spiritual Change Over the Past Fifty-five Years

By Kenny Joseph
In the past five decades both the Japanese people and culture have undergone changes. Read >>

World Evangelical Alliance Theological Commission to Meet in Africa for First Time

The annual planning and strategy meeting of the World Evangelical Alliance Theological Commission will be held in Kenya 20-24 September 2006. Read >>

AIMS Launches Vision to Reach the World through Six International Epicenters

Resource centers in China, the Horn of Africa, India, the Malay World, Tanzania and the United States will be used to create a global harvest force. Read >>

Bible League Announces New Ministry and New Director in Chile

Manuel Diaz named national director of Bible League's newest Latin America ministry in Chile. Read >>

Evangelical Alliance Announces New General Secretary for Scotland

Rev. Fred Drummond named general secretary of Evangelical Alliance Scotland. Read >>

Respecting Muslims While Sharing Christ

By Keith Swartley
Jesus Christ continues to woo Muslims to follow him. We must be his agents. Read >>

URBAN COMMUNITIES:

It Takes More Than Just Churches

By Justin Long
Seven factors, in addition to churches, are needed to reach unreached people groups. Read >>

Into Their World…Saharawi of Morocco

By Laurie Fortunak
Conflict between Arab rulers and Berbers between 1300 AD and 1600 AD led to the beginnings of the Saharawi. Read >>

RESEARCH:

The Growth of Ethnic Churches in the UK

By Peter Brierley
The extraordinary growth of non-white churches in the UK can be traced to many factors. Read >>

LAUSANNE REPORTS:

Mentoring Young Women Leaders in the Lausanne Women’s Network

By Robyn Claydon
Christian mentoring is an awesome responsibility. Read >>

Lausanne Younger Leaders Gathering 2006

By Larry Russell
Younger leaders in evangelism and missions from 107 nations will gather in Malaysia in September. Read >>

Do We Need the Younger Leaders Gathering 2006?

Today's younger leaders are facing many challenges; experienced leaders can help. Read >>