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Shaikh (Prayercast)
the largest grouping of unreached Muslims in the world. Though the majority are Sunni Muslims, there are Shia and Sufi expressions of Islam among them as well. The term "Shaikh" can refer to those who have Middle Eastern ancestry, or simply those...
Shalom-Salam - Pursuit of Peace in Biblical Heart of 10/40 Wndw
·Type: Documents ·Description: Shalom-Salam: The Pursuit of Peace in the Biblical Heart of the 10/40 Window ·Date: 1999 ·Authors: Luis Bush ·Producer: AD2000 and Beyond Movement ·Collection: Publications &mi...
Shame (Prayercast)
shackled by the dishonor of past actions Shame and honor. These concepts can also be experienced as embarrassment and pride -- or humiliation and success. Shame is foundational in Muslim societies because nearly all Muslims live in group-oriented...
Shandong - Christian Percentage of County/City
· Type: Maps · Map Date: 2017 · Data Source: Asia Harvest; county/city areas © OpenStreetMap contributors, http://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright. Data available under the Open Database License · Produ...
Shanghai - Christian Percentage of County/City
· Type: Maps · Map Date: 2018 · Data Source: Asia Harvest; county/city areas © OpenStreetMap contributors, http://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright. Data available under the Open Database License · Partn...
Shanxi - Christian Percentage of County/City
· Type: Maps · Map Date: 2018 · Data Source: Asia Harvest; county/city areas © OpenStreetMap contributors, http://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright. Data available under the Open Database License · Partn...
Shaping the ‘Hidden’ Curriculum for Engaging Power, Poverty and Wealth in Africa: A Case Study from Scott Theological College, Kenya
‘If you want to destroy a pastor or missionary, send them to a theological school’. Sadly, we have heard people say such things. These kinds of statements operate on the assumption that academic institutions have nothing to do with everyday Gospel...
Sharing Codes And Categories
·Type: Presentations ·Date: 24 June 1999 ·Authors: Ron Rowland ·Producer: AD2000 and Beyond Movement ·Collection: Harvest Information System ·Slides: 48 ·Categories: Topic :: Strategy Partners ::...
Sharing Codes and Categories (short)
·Type: Presentations ·Date: 24 June 1999 ·Authors: Ron Rowland ·Producer: AD2000 and Beyond Movement ·Collection: Harvest Information System ·Slides: 38 ·Categories: Topic :: Strategy Partners ::...
Sharing Stories of the Fruit of Lausanne
This session highlights personal testimonies of individuals whose lives are impacted by the Lausanne Movement. Ramez Attala reflects on his experience at Lausanne 1974, where his encounters with church leaders shape his faith and leadership. Ian De...
Sharing Your Christian Faith with Muslims (Missio Nexus)
As you seek to share your faith with Muslims in your community or around the world, what do you need to understand? What attitude do you bring to your engagement with Muslims around you? This infographic that GMI developed for ABWE’s Muslim...
Shavkat’s Story (Central Asia) (Prayercast)
face to face with Christ in the prison yard Many people reject God out of anger -- they are angry about some circumstance in their lives. This is even true of Muslims in Central Asia. But God continues to pursue, sometimes even showing Himself in...
Shia (Prayercast)
the party of Ali - the second largest group of Muslims Following Muhammad’s death, the fierce competition for dominance among clan and tribal factions eventually developed into the two major branches of Islam: Sunni and Shia. For more...
Shine (Prayercast)
This prayercast features Psalm 67 set to music. It is based on the cry for God to shine His face upon His people that we, in turn, might be a light to the nations. “May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face shine upon us, that your...
Shino and Shania’s Story (Prayercast)
(Somalia) standing firm in the face of intense family pressure The civil war in Somalia created thousands of refugees, forcing many Muslims to leave their home. God loves these dear people and is drawing some of them to Himself. Shino and Shania...
Shohrat (Turkmenistan) (Prayercast)
"to the weary and burdened, I will give rest" Matt. 11:28 Turkmenistan is one of the most closed countries to the Gospel. But even there God is drawing people to Himself. As we pray for Muslims in closed and open countries alike,...
Short Films - Conversation Starters (Jesus Film)
Short films are a great way to take the conversation deeper with "old friends and new." We’ve included questions with each film to help you get started. Our goal is to help you discover a person’s story through the theme of the films. As...
Should I not be Concerned for the 10/40 Window?
·Type: Presentations ·Date: 19 September 1997 ·Authors: Luis Bush ·Producer: AD2000 and Beyond Movement ·Collection: Historical Review Documents ·Slides: 28 ·Categories: Topic :: Strategy Topic ::...
Sichuan - Christian Percentage of County/City
· Type: Maps · Map Date: 2018 · Data Source: Asia Harvest; county/city areas © OpenStreetMap contributors, http://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright. Data available under the Open Database License · Partn...
Sichuan Province - Peoples
·Type: Maps ·Map Date: 2006 ·Data Source: Language locations from WLMS 2006. ·Producer: Global Mapping International ·Collection: China SW Minorities (GMMS 2007) ·Size: 8½ x 11 inches, landscape &midd...
Sichuan Province - Political map
·Type: Maps ·Map Date: 2006 ·Data Source: Geography from GMMS 2006. ·Producer: Global Mapping International ·Collection: China SW Minorities (GMMS 2007) ·Size: 8½ x 11 inches, landscape ·Catego...
Sichuan Province, China
·Type: Maps ·Description: Political Map of Sichuan Province in China ·Map Date: 2001 ·Producer: Global Mapping International ·Collection: China SW Minorities (WV 2002) ·Size: 8½ x 11 Inches,...
Sichuan Province, China - Major Ethnic Groups
·Type: Maps ·Description: Major Ethnic Groups of Sichuan Province in China ·Map Date: 2001 ·Producer: Global Mapping International ·Collection: China SW Minorities (WV 2002) ·Size: 8½ x 11 Inches,...
Sierra Leone
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Sierra Leone (Joshua Project)
Progress Scale: Partially Reached Population: 8,820,000 Capital: Freetown % Islam: 61.26 % Professing Christian: 12.86 % Evangelical: 4.95 Peoples Count: 29 In 10/40 Window:...
Sierra Leone (Operation World)
Largest Religion: Muslim Number People Groups: 30 Number Languages: 26 Official Language: English. Trade language Krio (Creole), spoken by 10% of the population as first language and 90% as second For more...
Sierra Leone (Prayercast)
Government: Presidential Republic Major People Groups: Temne, Mende, Limba, Other, Kono, Korankoh, Fullah, Mandingo, Loko, Sherbro, Creole GDP Per Capita: $1,700 Literacy Rate: 48.6% Unreached: 17.3% &...
Sierra Leone (WorldBank)
NOTE: The most recent year's information is shown below. Click on the year to see all years for this indicator. COMMUNICATION2021 8,227,093 Mobile cellular subscriptions2020 18 Individuals using the...
Signs, Wonders, and Ministry: the Gospel in the Power of the Spirit
This article examines the inseparable relationship between the Holy Spirit and the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ. The subject matter is considered from the viewpoint of contemporary Christianity in the global south, particularly, African-led...
Sikhism (Prayercast)
Jesus loves Sikhs. While millions seek liberation and union with god by doing good, Jesus provides the only way to know God and receive the freedom he offers. For more information go to Sikhism on the Prayercast website. The above link opens in a...