http://www.emisdirect.com Professional journal for the worldwide mission community en http://www.emisdirect.com/emq/issue-312/2440 A Heart for the Community explores a wide range of issues relevant to holistic ministry in the city. Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0600 customerservice@emisdirect.com (John Fuder and Noel Castellanos, eds.) http://www.emisdirect.com/emq/issue-312/2440 http://www.emisdirect.com/emq/issue-312/2428 Based on personal experience, Veldt shares how mission agencies can care for missionaries who are dealing with the loss of a loved one. Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0600 customerservice@emisdirect.com (Luke Veldt) http://www.emisdirect.com/emq/issue-312/2428 http://www.emisdirect.com/emq/issue-312/2441 A key theme permeates this book: the power of educating women, which proved to be an irresistible social force for reformation. Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0600 customerservice@emisdirect.com (Katherine H. Lee Ahn) http://www.emisdirect.com/emq/issue-312/2441 http://www.emisdirect.com/emq/issue-312/2438 No one model will fit all. However, there are practical steps which build sending capacity. Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0600 customerservice@emisdirect.com (Ellen Livingood) http://www.emisdirect.com/emq/issue-312/2438 http://www.emisdirect.com/emq/issue-312/2442 This book is an excellent comprehensive guide for the BAM practitioner to keep on hand to refer to it over and over again. Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0600 customerservice@emisdirect.com (C. Neal Johnson) http://www.emisdirect.com/emq/issue-312/2442 http://www.emisdirect.com/emq/issue-312/2443 Until recently, evangelical missiological efforts and strategies have focused on rural areas, and they have been struggling to catch up with the diverse urban realities where most Christians now live. Communicating Christ in Asian Cites is a worthy contribution to this effort. Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0600 customerservice@emisdirect.com (Paul DeNeui, ed.) http://www.emisdirect.com/emq/issue-312/2443 http://www.emisdirect.com/emq/issue-312/2435 If the post-secular Nepali Church does not want to become obsolete, five principles need to be prioritized. Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0600 customerservice@emisdirect.com (Bhoj Raj Bhatta) http://www.emisdirect.com/emq/issue-312/2435 http://www.emisdirect.com/emq/issue-312/2444 Understanding and avoiding the pitfalls associated with such relationships is the subject of this timely new book. Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0600 customerservice@emisdirect.com (Mary T. Lederleitner) http://www.emisdirect.com/emq/issue-312/2444 http://www.emisdirect.com/emq/issue-312/2439 This edition of Missions on the Web looks at sites that offer matching services and online listings of many opportunities with multiple organizations. Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0600 customerservice@emisdirect.com (A. Scott Moreau and Mike O’Rear ) http://www.emisdirect.com/emq/issue-312/2439 http://www.emisdirect.com/emq/issue-312/2445 In this book, Steve Hoke and Bill Taylor have made a commendable attempt to include the voices of people from within the global missionary movement. It covers practical challenges, from getting ready to knowing when to quit. Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0600 customerservice@emisdirect.com (Steve Hoke and Bill Taylor) http://www.emisdirect.com/emq/issue-312/2445 http://www.emisdirect.com/emq/issue-312/2433 Latino missionaries hold new perspectives related to relationships with Muslim neighbors, methods of communicating and developing church-planting movements, and a unique viewpoint of possible problems. Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0600 customerservice@emisdirect.com (Carlos Diaz) http://www.emisdirect.com/emq/issue-312/2433 http://www.emisdirect.com/emq/issue-312/2446 This book is a fine tribute to a singular individual whose powerful impact on Jewish outreach has yet to be measured. Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0600 customerservice@emisdirect.com (Jim Congdon, ed.) http://www.emisdirect.com/emq/issue-312/2446 http://www.emisdirect.com/emq/issue-312/2426 The essential flaw in most campaigns for social justice has its origin in a mistaken assumption that there is no justice unless there is equality of outcomes. Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0600 customerservice@emisdirect.com (Gary Corwin) http://www.emisdirect.com/emq/issue-312/2426 http://www.emisdirect.com/emq/issue-312/2447 James Plueddemann gives the Global Church a toolbox for crafting leadership for cross-cultural ministry. Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0600 customerservice@emisdirect.com (James E. Plueddemann) http://www.emisdirect.com/emq/issue-312/2447 http://www.emisdirect.com/emq/issue-312/2434 Six metaphors shed light on how international networks can clearly demonstrate the unity of Christ to non-Christians. Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0600 customerservice@emisdirect.com (Inneke G. Riddell) http://www.emisdirect.com/emq/issue-312/2434 http://www.emisdirect.com/emq/issue-312/2448 Schmit's new book paves the way for a refreshing discussion highlighting the common ground that unites worship. Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0600 customerservice@emisdirect.com (Clayton J. Schmit) http://www.emisdirect.com/emq/issue-312/2448 http://www.emisdirect.com/emq/issue-312/2430 A study of current and former field staff looks at factors related to retention issues among North American cross-cultural workers. Recommendations for agencies are included. Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0600 customerservice@emisdirect.com (James Nelson) http://www.emisdirect.com/emq/issue-312/2430 http://www.emisdirect.com/emq/issue-312/2450 This stimulating book asks the key question it raises: "Can leadership for the missional church be developed in the seminary?" The answer seems to be, "Not without radical reform." Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0600 customerservice@emisdirect.com (Craig Van Gelder, ed. ) http://www.emisdirect.com/emq/issue-312/2450 http://www.emisdirect.com/emq/issue-312/2432 Non-contextualization is occurring in many cultural contexts--even in the ministry of those who promote the highest levels of contextualization--where new churches have been planted in the last few decades. Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0600 customerservice@emisdirect.com (JdO) http://www.emisdirect.com/emq/issue-312/2432 http://www.emisdirect.com/emq/issue-312/2436 Media can play a valuable role in mission strategy. Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0600 customerservice@emisdirect.com (Tom Nash) http://www.emisdirect.com/emq/issue-312/2436 http://www.emisdirect.com/emq/issue-312/2437 An organization that functions well in the partnership culture will be better positioned to manage the variety of partnership scenarios. Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0600 customerservice@emisdirect.com (Eldon Porter) http://www.emisdirect.com/emq/issue-312/2437 http://www.emisdirect.com/emq/issue-312/2451 The Spirit in the World is an outgrowth of an international symposium titled "Spirit in the World: The Dynamics of Pentecostal Growth and Experience." Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0600 customerservice@emisdirect.com (Veli-Matti Karkkainen, ed.) http://www.emisdirect.com/emq/issue-312/2451 http://www.emisdirect.com/emq/issue-312/2429 Results from a research study explores the relationship between traumatic events and psychological symptoms. Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0600 customerservice@emisdirect.com (Karen F. Carr and Frauke C. Schaefer) http://www.emisdirect.com/emq/issue-312/2429 http://www.emisdirect.com/emq/issue-312/2431 Seeing many people come into the Kingdom of God requires more than just a look at the soil. It requires hard work and carefully evaluating the sun and rain, the sower, the seed, and our method of sowing. Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0600 customerservice@emisdirect.com (Robertson McQuilkin) http://www.emisdirect.com/emq/issue-312/2431 http://www.emisdirect.com/emq/issue-312/2452 Loewen's purpose in writing this book is to encourage the Western woman who wants to get beyond fear to learn to love Muslim women, be at home with them, and share the love of Jesus. Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0600 customerservice@emisdirect.com (Joy Loewen) http://www.emisdirect.com/emq/issue-312/2452 http://www.emisdirect.com/emq/issue-312/2427 We sat down with local leaders to discuss lessons learned and some of the shortcomings in multiplicative strategies. As for what we learned through the successes, we found that these principles were already written plainly by the hand of Paul. Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0600 customerservice@emisdirect.com (Derek Seipp) http://www.emisdirect.com/emq/issue-312/2427