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The Partnership of Males and Females in the New Global Equilibrium
Jesus described the kingdom of God as a net “that was let down into the lake and caught all kinds of fish” (Matt. 13:47). Contrasted to individualistic fishing poles, the nets Jesus described required many people working together to bring in the...
The Pasadena Consultation: Homogeneous Unit Principle
Introduction: The Setting A discussion of the “homogeneous unit principle” of Church Growth theoryDefinition of Terms Dr. Donald McGavran’s definition of a HU is “a section of society in which all members have some characteristic in...
The People Have Spoken: Missiographics Top 5 (Missio Nexus)
Explore the infographics we have released throughout Missiographics Service. For more information go to The People Have Spoken: Missiographics Top 5 on the Mission Nexus website. The above link opens in a new tab.
The People of the Book
The People of the Book 53917 With an introduction by Harriet Hill from Forum of Bible Agencies International, this comedic drama illustrates the different media through which the Bible is communicated. For more information go to The People of the...
The Persecuted Church
On rare occasions the worldwide Body of Christ finds opportunity to converge national histories and speak of distinctive pilgrimages in the face of opposing forces. When this happens, the threads of truth encounter and faith suffering demonstrate...
The Persecution of Christians
·Type: Maps ·Map Date: 2006 ·Data Source: Open Doors International, January 2006 ·Producer: Global Mapping International ·Collection: The World of Islam (GMMS 2007) ·Size: 8½ x 11 inches, landscape...
The Plan of 1000 Days is launched in Ibero-America
·Type: Documents ·Date: 30 September 1997 ·Authors: Luis Bush ·Producer: AD2000 and Beyond Movement ·Collection: Regional/Country Reports ·Pages: 3 ·Categories: Type :: Documents Topic :: Strategy...
The Poor and the Least Evangelized Countries within the 10/40 W
·Type: Maps ·Map Date: 2006 ·Data Source: The World Factbook, 2006 and Patrick Johnstone, Operation World CD-ROM 2001 ·Producer: Global Mapping International ·Collection: The 10/40 Window (GMMS 2007) ·Size:...
The Poor and the Unevangelized and The 10/40 Window
·Type: Maps ·Description: Poor and Unevangelized Countries in the 10/40 Window ·Map Date: 2001 ·Producer: Global Mapping International ·Collection: The 10/40 Window (WorldVue 2002) ·Size: 8½ x 11...
The Poor and the Unevangelized and The 10/40 Window (BW)
·Description: Poor and Unevangelized Countries in the 10/40 Window ·Map Date: 2002 ·Producer: Global Mapping International ·Collection: The 10/40 Window (WorldVue 2002) ·Size: 8½ x 11 Inches, landscape...
The Poorest Countries and The 10/40 Window
·Type: Maps ·Description: Poor Countries inside the 10/40 Window ·Map Date: 2001 ·Producer: Global Mapping International ·Collection: The 10/40 Window (WorldVue 2002) ·Size: 8½ x 11 Inches, landscape...
The Poorest Countries and the 10/40 Window
·Type: Maps ·Map Date: 2006 ·Data Source: The World Factbook, 2006 and Patrick Johnstone, Operation World, 2001 ·Producer: Global Mapping International ·Collection: The 10/40 Window (GMMS 2007) ·Size:...
The Poorest Countries and The 10/40 Window (BW)
·Type: Maps ·Description: Poor Countries inside the 10/40 Window ·Map Date: 2002 ·Producer: Global Mapping International ·Collection: The 10/40 Window (WorldVue 2002) ·Size: 8½ x 11 Inches, landscape...
The Population of the Indian Subcontinent
·Type: Maps ·Map Date: 2006 ·Data Source: Landscan 2002 ·Producer: GMI ·Collection: Projects 2006 ·Size: 8½ by 11 inches, landscape ·Categories: Type :: Maps Topic :: Statistical Topic ::...
The Power of Collaboration: Insights from Global Leaders
The Power of Collaboration: Insights from Global Leaders In this special episode of the Lausanne Movement Podcast, we explore collaborative action in global mission. Through highlights from previous interviews with key leaders, we uncover the...
The Power of Collaborative Action
Jurie Kriel and Jiyoung Yoo explore the power of collaborative action in advancing the Great Commission. Highlighting the immense challenges faced by the global church, they emphasize that no individual, church, or organization can solve these...
The Power of Information (OC)
What does it take to trigger an effective church-planting movement? Sometimes all it takes is a single piece of paper and the inspiration of the Holy Spirit! Ask the church planters in Brasov county in Romania, and they'll tell you how one piece of...
The Power of Intentional Prayer
The Power of Intentional Prayer with Dr. Jason Hubbard Dr. Jason Hubbard, the leader of International Prayer Connect, shares how he was once a prayerless pastor of a prayerless church, and tells of his journey turning to God in intentional prayer.
The Power of the Story
How do we communicate the Christian faith to a generation that is apathetic to religion? Though there is no simple answer, Tracy Trinita–supermodel, speaker, and apologist working with Ravi Zacharias International Ministries–emphasizes the power...
The Presence of Jesus in HIV/AIDS and Drugs
Ehab Al Kaharat, an Egyptian psychiatrist and preacher, looks at two tragic epidemics that have swept the world because of globalization: HIV/AIDS and drugs. He tells stories of the global presence of Jesus in transforming lives amid these...
The Prevalence of Christianity in China
·Type: Maps ·Map Date: 2006 ·Data Source: Various 1997 ·Producer: Global Mapping International ·Collection: China Mobilization (GMMS 2007) ·Size: 8½ x 11 inches, landscape ·Categories: Type ::...
The Prevelance of Islam within the 10/40 Window
·Type: Maps ·Map Date: 2006 ·Data Source: Patrick Johnstone, Operation World, 2001 ·Producer: Global Mapping International ·Collection: The 10/40 Window (GMMS 2007) ·Size: 8½ x 14 inches, landscape...
The Progression of Christianity: 1900-2020
·Type: Maps ·Description: ·Collection: Projects 2004 ·Categories: Type :: Maps Continent/Region :: World Partners :: Global Mapping International Collection :: GMI Map Collections :: Projects 2004 Topic :: Religions,...
The Promise of the Father—God’s mission through God’s people empowered by God’s Spirit
God’s Spirit empowers and includes all of God’s people alike—men, women, old, young, sons, daughters—in this opportunity to fulfil the mission of God. Unity leads to credibility Mature leaders still depend on the Spirit’s leadership. For...
The Prosperity Gospel and Its Challenge to Mission in Our Time
Kwabena Asamoah-Gyadu What has come to be known as the prosperity gospel is mainly associated with contemporary Pentecostal teachings. Contemporary Pentecostals are distinguished from classical Pentecostals by their emphasis on the prosperity gospel...
The Prosperity Gospel: A Critique of the Way the Bible is Used
Femi Adeleye The ‘prosperity gospel,’ which is also variously referred to as the ‘health and wealth gospel,’ ‘Name it, claim it gospel,’ or ‘Gospel of greed’ is one of the fastest growing emphases within the contemporary Church....
The Protestant Work Ethic, Prosperity Theology and Cape Town’s Response
Paul Miller The Global Consultation on Prosperity Theology addresses poverty through the Cape Town Commitment’s rebuttal of the Prosperity Gospel and through “Calling the Church of Christ back to humility, integrity and simplicity.” This is...
The Provinces and Gateway Cities of Southern Africa
·Type: Maps ·Map Date: February 2008 ·Data Source: Global Mapping International ·Producer: INSERV ·Collection: INSERV Maps ·Size: 39.37 by 59.05 inches, landscape ·Categories: Type :: Maps...
The Realities of the Changing Expressions of the Church
Over the past thirty years new varieties of church have emerged all over the world. This study is based on cases from Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and North America. Each of these churches considers themselves to be authentic expressions of...
The Rise of Secularism in Europe
After an introduction by Terry Smith, Rotterdam pastor Robert Calvert traces the rise of secular societies in the otherwise diverse countries of Europe For more information go to The Rise of Secularism in Europe on the Lausanne Movement website. The...