EMQ articles
Evangelical Missions Quarterly, from 1964 to the current issue. Page 37 of 160 · 3,822 in all.
Partnerships in Ministry: Moving from Misguided Metaphors to Sustainable Strategies
Effectively partnering with ministries cross-culturally is important to avoid the use of three common (and misguided) metaphors.
Launching Church Strengthening Movements in Africa
In order to have healthy, flourishing churches, evangelizing and church planting must be accompanied by church strengthening.
To the Ends of the Earth
Once we have Acts 1:8 properly interpreted, it can stimulate local churches in “ends of the earth” missions.
Grab Some Leaders and Take Them Along
Leadership mission trips can provide focus and vision for churches involved in or preparing to enter the global mission field.
Running the Race on African Turf
I didn’t know who was going to win the 2004 Athens Olympics marathon. I did know, however, who wouldn’t win.
The Great Lesson of History
The great lesson of history is that we seldom learn the lessons of history.
Missiological Challenges in the Twenty-first Century
Understanding the five major challenges the Church faces today: urbanization, world unemployment, hunger, AIDS and the relevance of the Christian faith.
The Middle East and Missions on the Web
In this edition of Missions on the Web, we explore what the Internet has to offer in terms of information resources on the Middle East.
On Living Sacrifices
A former missionary kid reflects on what it means to “lay one’s children on the altar” for service to God.
Jesus Hall: A Case Study of a Bengali Muslim Ministry in New York City
One urban missions leader shares lessons from a six-year ministry outreach to Bengali immigrants.
Receive or Use
Seeing ministry as “divine art” greatly impacts the way missionaries mentor those in their care.
Upgrading Member Care: Five Stones for Ethical Practice
Providing ethical and responsible member care to mission/aid staff is crucial to the health and well-being of both the individual and the organization.
Spirit-guided Mission
Following the guidance of the Holy Spirit is the most important component of mission.
The Holy Spirit and the Pace of Mission
The pace of mission is characterized as much by waiting as it is by going.
Healing the Wounds of Trauma: How the Church Can Help
The 2004 Accra Trauma Healing Workshop brought healing to many African leaders. Two years later, the results are impacting others as well.
Six Challenges for the Church in Missions
A veteran missions director shares six challenges the North American Church faces concerning world missions—and how to deal with these challenges.
The Depth Chart of a Church Missions Program
Most successful businesses have clearly articulated their mission and vision statements. Most have also implemented a strategic plan that will help accomplish their organization’s mission and vision. The Church has had a vision statement for over two thousand years.
Education is Not That Important
As a church planting missionary, I have made a remarkable observation. Lost people, without Christ and without hope in this world, have a much better chance of hearing the gospel of saving grace from a missionary if they live near an international school.
Waiting as Virtue
The scriptures are full of admonitions and promises related to waiting upon the Lord. Countless sermons have been preached on it, and many thousands of troubled hearts have been encouraged by references to the subject.
Letters to the Editor
WHAT MAKES MISSION CHRISTIAN? I was most engaged by the article, “What Makes Mission Christian?” (January 2006) by Christopher Little.
Missiological Challenges in the Twenty-first Century
Understanding the five major challenges the Church faces today: urbanization, world unemployment, hunger, AIDS and the relevance of the Christian faith.
The Middle East and Missions on the Web
In this edition of Missions on the Web, we explore what the Internet has to offer in terms of information resources on the Middle East.
On Living Sacrifices
A former missionary kid reflects on what it means to “lay one’s children on the altar” for service to God.
Jesus Hall: A Case Study of a Bengali Muslim Ministry in New York City
One urban missions leader shares lessons from a six-year ministry outreach to Bengali immigrants.