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Middle East (Prayercast)
many finding hope and healing in Jesus. What Is The Middle East Like? What Are The Greatest Struggles In The Middle East? What Is Islam Like In The Middle East? What Is God Doing In The Middle East? For more information go to Middle East on the...
Middle East and North Africa
North Africa is an economically prosperous area, generating one-third of Africa’s total GDP. Saudi Arabia is one of the world’s largest oil producers and accounts for roughly 15% of global output. Oil production is also high in Libya....
Middle East Call To Prayer (Missio Nexus)
What is your first reaction when the Middle East is mentioned on the news or in conversation? Many of us around the world donÕt know what to think of the great struggles and tragedies going on in this part of the world. In the face of persecution,...
Middle income (WorldBank)
NOTE: The most recent year's information is shown below. Click on the year to see all years for this indicator. COMMUNICATION2022 6,450,856,813 Mobile cellular subscriptions2021 61 Individuals using...
Midway Islands
For a more detailed listing click here The US took formal possession of the islands in 1867. The laying of the trans-Pacific cable, which passed through the islands, brought the first residents in 1903. Between 1935 and 1947, Midway was used as a...
Militant and Violent Islam: A Response
Christine Amjad-Ali This presentation was given at the Lausanne Global Consultation on Islam in Accra, Ghana, from 6-12 April 2014. This is a response to the main presentation, which is not available due to security concerns For more information go...
Ministering to Scattered Peoples – Diaspora
How is God orchestrating missions today? Dr Sadiri Joy Tira (US) describes four recent approaches and models to ministering through diaspora Christians. For more information go to Ministering to Scattered Peoples – Diaspora on the Lausanne...
Ministering to Scattered Peoples – Panel
Dr. T. V. Thomas moderates a question and answer time. Dr. Sadiri Joy Thomas makes several concluding observations on the importance of this strategic new missions approach. For more information go to Ministering to Scattered Peoples – Panel on...
Ministering to the Scattered Peoples
People have been on the move from time immemorial. Very few people today live in the same geographical location where their ancestors originated. If we think long and hard we will realize that most of us come from somewhere else, even if it was...
Ministries of People with Disabilities: ‘All in’
‘Disability ministry is not disability ministry unless the disabled are ministering.’ – Joni Eareckson Tada Question: What are the barriers (social) and obstacles (all other spheres) to called and gifted people with disabilities serving in all...
Ministry among People with Disabilities
In South America, a woman with cerebral palsy has been lying in bed for 7 years in a back bedroom of a cinder-block home. In Africa, a young girl with Down syndrome is left on a river bank to perish because her parents believe she is a bad omen. In...
Ministry Collaboration
Connecting and equipping the global Body of Christ to accomplish God’s mission together. In our increasingly interconnected world, God is uniting the church like never before in history to accelerate the advance of the gospel to all peoples. God...
Ministry Collaboration
This episode of the Lausanne Global Classroom examines the gospel issue of ministry collaboration. In our increasingly interconnected world, God is uniting the church like never before in history to accelerate the advance of the gospel to all...
Ministry Fundraising
Equipping Christian leaders and fundraisers to grow generous givers to God’s mission globally. Churches and ministries need funds to reach people with the gospel. But often they have not received any training on biblical principles of stewardship...
Ministry Fundraising
The goals of this episode are to introduce ministry fundraising; to explore biblical, theological, and spiritual aspects of ministry fundraising; and to suggest best practices and next steps for young leaders, established leaders, churches,...
Ministry Fundraising
Redina Kolaneci, catalyst for ministry fundraising, unpacks the difficult term 'ministry fundraising' in this episode. She shows that fundraising is a spiritual activity and a ministry, and that through our giving, we can mirror the generous heart...
Ministry in a Digital Age
How should the Church engage with digital technology in worship and discipleship? In this insightful presentation, Darrel Bock explores the benefits and limitations of online church, digital communication, and virtual connections. While digital...
Ministry Partnerships & Networks: Why Collaboration is Critical to the Movement
The importance of collaborationCollaboration in the faith and work movementPotential areas for collaborationPractical next stepsFor more information go to Ministry Partnerships & Networks: Why Collaboration is Critical to the Movement on the...
Ministry to, for, and with Children at Risk: A Gospel-Centered Approach
How could the global Church respond to the needs of vulnerable children in a way that leads to lasting gospel impact? Children are among the most vulnerable members of society, especially those facing poverty, exploitation, and displacement. Dr....
Minorities as a Majority
·Type: Maps ·Description: Minorities as a majority ·Map Date: 2001 ·Producer: Global Mapping International ·Collection: Missions Minute (WorldVue 2002) ·Size: 8½ x 11 Inches, portrait...
Minorities as a Majority (BW)
·Type: Maps ·Description: Minorities as a majority ·Map Date: 2002 ·Producer: Global Mapping International ·Collection: Missions Minute (WorldVue 2002) ·Size: 8½ x 11 Inches, portrait...
Mirbek’s Story (Kyrgyzstan) (Prayercast)
saved from sin; filled with joy. Since the break up of the Soviet Union, Islam’s dominance over Central Asia has only grown. But God is still changing hearts. Remember when we pray for Central Asia that these Muslims are real people whom God...
Mirlan’s Story (Kyrgyzstan) (Prayercast)
a persecutor confronted with the light of Christ. For most ethnic groups in Central Asia, being a member of that group is equated with being Muslim. But God wants all peoples to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth - not just some. When...
Missing Peoples – Church Planting in the Muslim World – Henry Lee and Peter Tarantal
God is on the move among Muslim peoples around the world, though there are still many challenges. The Church is also growing in sub-Saharan Africa, but is faced with a need for discipleship. For more information go to Missing Peoples – Church...
Missing Peoples – Spiritual Injustice – Kent Parks
Unreached peoples are those who do not have any Christian witness among them–and they represent one quarter of the world’s population. What will the Church do? For more information go to Missing Peoples – Spiritual Injustice on the Lausanne...
Missing Peoples – Video ‘Did You Know’ – MUP.org
Unreached peoples are those who do not have any Christian witness among them–and they represent one quarter of the world’s population. What will the Church do? For more information go to Missing Peoples – ‘Did You Know’ on the Lausanne...
Missing Peoples: The Unserved “One-Fourth” World: Especially Buddhists, Hindus & Muslims
LOST SHEEP, LOST COINS, LOST PEOPLESHIDDEN PEOPLES – THE FORGOTTEN FOURTHCHALLENGESA WAY FORWARDSTOP SPIRITUAL INJUSTICELOST AND FOUND? NOT YET! For more information go to Missing Peoples: The Unserved “One-Fourth” World: Especially Buddhists,...
Missio Dei
'Missio Dei' is a Latin term often translated as 'mission of God'. Justin Schell, Lausanne Movement’s director of executive projects and the US director of the Union School of Theology, unpacks the rich meaning of this term. For more information...
Missiographics (Missio Nexus)
Transforming Perspective. Providing Insight You Need. Lastest Missiographic. Why Infographic? How You Can Use Infographic. For more information go to Missiographics on the Mission Nexus website. The above link opens in a new tab.
Missiology and Strategic Alliances for Global Outreach through the Media
Phill Butler gives statistics that show the tremendous interest in Christianity through the Internet and mobile devices, with a focus on the Middle East. This opportunity comes with a need for partnership between ministries; without it, there are...