September 2006
IN THIS ISSUE...Urban Evangelism and Other Issues of Global Interest

PUBLISHER'S MEMO:

Not a Small World After All: Glimpsing the Kingdom Church

By Lon Allison
Worshipping with people from all corners of the world expands one's vision of the global Church. Read >>

THEMED ARTICLES:

The Challenges of Mexico City

By Elisabeth Isais
Evangelism, Christian camps, Christian literature and biblical teaching during special events are used to reach Mexico City for Christ. Read >>

The Challenges of Urban Mission

By Glenn Smith
Reaching the world for Christ includes reaching the urban centers of all nations. Read >>

Theological Education for Ministry with City-Regions

By Randy White
Affirming formal, non-formal and informal methods of education are necessary for ministry in the city. Read >>

Transforming Slums: Will We Hear the Cries of One Billion People Before It Is Too Late?

By Ashley Barker
Today's slums collectively hold one billion of the earth's people. They need to hear the gospel. Read >>

Exegesis of a City

By Glenn Smith
Understanding the Church's place in a city, town or city/region requires research and wisdom. Read >>

Homelessness and Poverty: Reaching Out in Christ-like Manner to the Vulnerable

By Gordon Russell
Reaching out to individuals struggling with poverty and homelessness requires the love that comes only from Christ. Read >>

PERSPECTIVES:

Ministry in Croatia

By Eva Gonzalez-Mrsic
Advancing the kingdom of God in Croatia includes meeting both the physical and spiritual needs of the people. Read >>

Tea for China: Write Short Stories for God with ABC111.net

By John Doe
TransWorld Radio-Asia and ABC111.net are using story to help individuals in China learn English. Read >>

Dayasagar and the Life of Christ in India

By John Gilman
Using a culturally relevant film to reach the people of India. Read >>

URBAN COMMUNITIES:

An Overview of South Asia

By Justin Long
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A Focus on South Asia: 2,899 Least-Reached People Groups Remain

A historical overview of the least-reached people groups of South Asia—and how to reach them through prayer and action. Read >>

Into Their World...The Dakpa of Bhutan

By Laurie Fortunak
Distrustful of outsiders and prone to hold tightly to ancient traditions, the Dakpa of Bhutan are a challenge to Christians. Read >>

RESEARCH:

Ministerial Leadership: 2005-2040

By Peter Brierley
Assessing the demographics and trends of ministers and church leadership is important to caring for the future of the Church in the United Kingdom. Read >>

LAUSANNE REPORTS:

The Missionary Game: A Tool for World Missions

By Anders Torvill Bjorvand
Using a game to simulate spreading the gospel, planting churches and providing much needed physical goods. Read >>

Developing Women for Ministry in Southern Africa: PACWA Leadership Development Program

By ESMé Bowers
PACWA seeks to equip women in transforming the African continent. Read >>