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The “Black Experience” As Preparation For Participation In Global Partnerships, Cynthia A. Talley
The “Black Experience” As Preparation For Participation In Global Partnerships, Cynthia A. Talley
The Asbury Journal
The lived experiences of African Americans, along with their reliance on God, serve as preparation for participation in global mission partnerships. The “Black Experience,” characterized by suffering, dehumanization, violence, and survival has provided the African American community with a toolkit that can be used to teach others how to survive their own suffering as they too rely on God. Long-term African American missionaries have sent out a clarion call requesting that the African American church step up to the plate and join them in spreading the Gospel message “in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends …
The Impact Of Healing On The Growth Of Christianity In Asia: An Empirical Investigation, Julie Ma
The Impact Of Healing On The Growth Of Christianity In Asia: An Empirical Investigation, Julie Ma
Spiritus: ORU Journal of Theology
This article explores the role healing has played in the expansion of Christianity throughout Asia. It documents stories from various regions of Asia to demonstrate that healing is an effective method for evangelism.
Multicultural Urban Ministry In The Post-Apartheid Era:A Search For Identity And Unity In Diversity, Diói Cruz
Multicultural Urban Ministry In The Post-Apartheid Era:A Search For Identity And Unity In Diversity, Diói Cruz
Journal of Adventist Mission Studies
"This article explores the cultural-ethnic diversity of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in South Africa and its development in urban centers since the end of Apartheid. It examines challenges and opportunities for the transition to multicultural churches, and concludes by arguing that the culture of racial prejudice and suspicion can only be eradicated with the weapons of trust, faith, hope, and love."
Editorial, Jeffrey S. Lamp
Spiritus 4.1 (Spring 2019) Full Issue, Holy Spirit Research Center Oru Library
Spiritus 4.1 (Spring 2019) Full Issue, Holy Spirit Research Center Oru Library
Spiritus: ORU Journal of Theology
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A History Of Oru Healing Teams, Holy Spirit Research Center
A History Of Oru Healing Teams, Holy Spirit Research Center
Spiritus: ORU Journal of Theology
Healing teams were a revolutionary idea Oral Roberts began to formulate in the 1960s. The concept of the healing team developed from Roberts’ healing ministry, the university, and a vision to continue his healing ministry beyond his lifetime. He hoped to raise up students from the academic colleges within Oral Roberts University to be healers within their respective disciplines. The general healing teams concept involved a team of professionals from various disciplines such as medicine, education, business, law, social work, theology, and others that minister to the whole person and all of his or her needs. This article traces the …
Bulugo Vine Story: Redemptive Analogy Case Study, John Holbrook
Bulugo Vine Story: Redemptive Analogy Case Study, John Holbrook
Journal of Adventist Mission Studies
"Shaw indicates that rather than contextualizing the missionary’s perception of Christianity to make it understandable within the local people’s culture, the missionary should facilitate the people themselves discovering God from within their own cultural context ... In my own mission experience, I have found this approach to be valid and preferable, once there are local believers, and as God begins to develop leaders from among them. At times, cultural dynamics or God’s preparation of an unreached people group allow them to discover God without a great deal of intervention on the missionary’s part. However, in the beginning stages, it is …
Thai Contextualized Art, Gregory P. Whitsett, Amy Whitsett
Thai Contextualized Art, Gregory P. Whitsett, Amy Whitsett
Journal of Adventist Mission Studies
"In the 1980s, a set of four murals depicting four specific and unique Adventist teachings and beliefs was commissioned by Pastor Clifton Maberly who was serving as a missionary in Thailand. His goal was to have these events depicted in a medium familiar to local Thai buddhists so they could wrestle with the new concepts without being distracted by Western art styles. His hope was that if Jesus, Satan and the angels could be depicted using characters similar to those already familiar to the Thai, the viewer would be better able to focus on and understand the truth portrayed in …
Hmong Statement Of Belief: A Case Study, Jon L. Dybdahl
Hmong Statement Of Belief: A Case Study, Jon L. Dybdahl
Journal of Adventist Mission Studies
"This case study exploring the Hmong statement of belief is more than just a story. Embedded and implied in it are certain key missiological principles which should be considered any time a particular belief statement is framed. Specifically, it assumes that the gospel must be presented in ways that are culturally relevant. Responsible communicators must adapt their message so that it can communicate the gospel to their intended audience with clarity and power. A missionary must prayerfully consider both how the truths of Scripture can be best articulated in a new cultural context, as well as just what truths ought …
Sinolization Of Christianity: Increasing Gospel Relevance Or Distorting The Gospel Message?, L. Asher
Sinolization Of Christianity: Increasing Gospel Relevance Or Distorting The Gospel Message?, L. Asher
Journal of Adventist Mission Studies
"This study aims to address the concept of the Sinolization of Christianity in light of cultural studies, biblical principles, and the Great Controversy perspective. It will then set forth some ideas on how it could affect the communication of the gospel in the Chinese context. It will attempt to see if Sinolization makes the gospel more relevant or further distorts the Christian message through the lens of the Chinese culture. The answers to these questions should help Chinese Christians, and especially Adventists, better understand their mission in China."
Reaching Thai Buddhists And Those With A Background In Thai Buddhist Beliefs, Warren A. Shipton, Jared Wright, Tonya Wright, Nilubon Srisai
Reaching Thai Buddhists And Those With A Background In Thai Buddhist Beliefs, Warren A. Shipton, Jared Wright, Tonya Wright, Nilubon Srisai
Journal of Adventist Mission Studies
"One of the greatest challenges for those working across cultures is to understand the unique features of the host culture and the dominant religious beliefs and practices found in the society represented. If this is to be done acceptably, the written and spoken language must be mastered and personal friendships formed with community members. Much damage has been done by Western missionaries arriving with preconceived ideas on evangelism taken from their home country and with an attitude of being holders of superior knowledge in many areas of thought beyond that held by the host culture. Catholic missionary activity has been …
The Reality And The Apparent: Worldviews And Missiological Strategies, Cristian Dumitrescu, Hatsarmaveth Venkaya
The Reality And The Apparent: Worldviews And Missiological Strategies, Cristian Dumitrescu, Hatsarmaveth Venkaya
Journal of Adventist Mission Studies
"Worldview is an abstract concept used for identifying a set of assumptions people use to organize their view of reality. Conceptualizing worldview is a challenging task. Nobody has seen a worldview, but everybody has one. A worldview informs a person’s interpretation of reality, their cosmology, and determines their actions and reactions. Charles Kraft (1988) considers worldview as the “center control box” of a person’s life and communal culture. Most assumptions reflect one’s unverified beliefs and answers to fundamental questions, such as who they are and who others are, how people should relate to each other, what causes things to happen, …
Critical Contextualization: Case Studies From Cambodia, Bruce L. Bauer
Critical Contextualization: Case Studies From Cambodia, Bruce L. Bauer
Journal of Adventist Mission Studies
"Those of us involved in world mission must be at the forefront to encourage local people to develop local expressions of their faith. When I hear people rejoice about the fact that regardless of where they travel in the world the Sabbath school and church service order of worship, the songs sung, and the way of doing church is the same, I do not rejoice, I groan. For that means that the foreign visitor is comfortable, but how about the local people? Are they comfortable with the often foreignness of Adventist worship? We can and must do better to allow …
The Devil Of The Missionary Church: The White Fathers And Catholic Evangelization In Zambia, Bernhard Udelhoven
The Devil Of The Missionary Church: The White Fathers And Catholic Evangelization In Zambia, Bernhard Udelhoven
Journal of Global Catholicism
This article examines how Western Catholic missionaries in Zambia dealt with claims of witchcraft and Satanism. Within an analytic frame that draws upon cultural history, theology, and anthropology the article also considers how African Christians appropriated missionary notions of the devil.
A Study Of The Pokot Cultural Worldview: Missiological Implications For Seventh-Day Adventist Witness Among The Pastoral Nomads Of Kenya, Haron Nyamweya Matwetwe
A Study Of The Pokot Cultural Worldview: Missiological Implications For Seventh-Day Adventist Witness Among The Pastoral Nomads Of Kenya, Haron Nyamweya Matwetwe
Journal of Adventist Mission Studies
"Seventh-day Adventist witness among the nomadic peoples of the East Africa region is faced with a number of challenges. Although the Church enjoys relative success in reaching most communities, its growth and development appears restricted to locations occupied by the settled communities. Unfamiliarity with nomads’ cultural structures and values is a partial explanation for why missionaries have failed to effectively connect with the nomads thereby hampering the establishment of a more vibrant mission work in pastoral nomadic regions. This qualitative research sought to describe the Pokot cultural worldview as a step toward understanding their socio-cultural context and identify barriers to …
The Seventh-Day Adventist Church And “Growing In Christ”: From Ecclesiological Awareness To Missiological Engagement, Michée Badé
The Seventh-Day Adventist Church And “Growing In Christ”: From Ecclesiological Awareness To Missiological Engagement, Michée Badé
Journal of Adventist Mission Studies
"“Growing in Christ” touches the theme of freedom from evil and satanic oppression––a topic with universal appeal and special relevance to many cultures. In this article I have argued that for Adventist mission to succeed cross-culturally, the following new perspectives need to be taken into consideration. First, as we near the close of cosmic conflict, the missiological perspectives demand special attention for the achievement of God’s mission (Kim 2013:127). Second, Adventists are called to “reveal the true character of God to the world as manifested in a unique way in His Son, calling everyone to worship Him as Creator and …
Mission: Vol. 16, No.7
Mission
Mission: Vol. 16, No. 7. The articles in this issue include: "Preserving Our Heritage: The Disciples of Christ Historical Society" by Edward G. Holley, "Litany of Celebration" by Bill Watson and Linda Weeks Watson, "The Movement That Stopped" by W. Carl Ketcherside, "The Establishment" by Billy Ray Cox, "Coping Measures In the Church of Christ" by Jack Scott, "Two Standards for Measuring Rules" by Jay Curry Treat, "Disinterring Our Raison D'Etre" by Michael hall, "Jesus: Superman or Son of Man (II)" by Phillip Johnson, and "Books: The Role of Elders" by Norman Parks.
Mission: Vol. 16, No. 6
Mission
Mission: Vol. 16, No. 6. The articles in this issue include: "Good Tidings," "Seph, the Cutter of Wood" by Jack Boyd, "Does God Play Favorites" by Robert E. Seymour, "Person to Person: Let Light Shine Out of Darkness" from the Editor, "Advent" by Betty W. Talbert, "Jesus: Superman or Son of Man" by Phillip Johnson, "Women and Religious Leadership--Part II: Women in the New Testament" by Betty W. Talbert, "Books: Ann Hutchinson's Journey of Faith". by Janie B. Cheaney, and "Forum."
Mission: Vol. 16, No. 5
Mission
Mission: Vol. 16, No. 5. The articles in this issue include: "Women In/And the Church" From the Editor, "Women and Religious Leadership: A Survey of the Biblical Backgrounds" by Betty W. Talbert, "How I Want to be Treated by my Husband" by Gerry E. Indermill, "This is a Hold-Up" by Angela Woodhall, "The Family Tree" by Peggy S. Holley, "Thanksgiving Markings" by Victor L. Hunter, "Something More" by Roy Willbern, "Further Words from the Pew" by Wilma Buckner, "To Earn Death" by Robert M. Randolph, "Books: Evangelical Theology" by Leonard Allen, and "Forum."
Mission: Vol. 15, No. 3
Mission
Mission: Vol. 15, No. 3. The articles in this issue include: "Athens or Jerusalem: Allies or Antagonists?" by Charles H. Talbert, "Religion and Public Education" by Donald Heath and Leo Perdue, "From Colleges to Preacher Schools: Education in Our Movement" from the Editor, "Tales from the Boonie Stomper" by Robert T. Clark, "Six Flags Over Us All" by Dale Brown, "Film Review" by Wayne Wiese, "Books" by Everett Ferguson, and "Forum."
Mission: Vol. 15, No. 2
Mission
Mission: Vol. 15, No. 2. The articles in this issue include: "A Christian Physician's Approach to Dying" by Robert Jones, "Medical Ethics and the Care of Dying Persons" by Harold Y. Vanderpool, "Griefgrowth" by Rebecca Foster, "Grief: A Process with a Purpose" by Rebecca Foster, "Is God Your Security Blanket?" by Bill Love, and "Books" by Bobbie Lee Holley.
Mission: Vol. 15, No. 1
Mission
Mission: Vol. 15, No. 1. The articles in this issue include: "Would Jesus Go On TV? A Look at the Electronic Non--Church" by Larry Bradshaw, "Worship at the Glass Palace" by Kathy Pulley, "'He Spoke as One Having Authority': The Bill Gothard Seminars" by Michael Hall, "Oral Roberts and the 900-Foot Jesus" by Robert McAfee Brown, "Amtrak" by Chris Willerton, "The Beggar's Corner" by Dan Martin, "Tales from the Boonie Stomper" by Robert T. Clark, "Books" by Gary Burke, and "Exegetical Exercise" by Bob Fisk.
Mission: Vol. 14, No. 12
Mission
Mission: Vol. 14, No. 12. The articles in this issue include: "Seminar," "To be a People of Justice" by Larry James, "Seeking Justice in Missions" by Bob Douglas, "Go Ye: Preach and Heal?" by Roger McCown, Ellie Evans and Robert T. Clark, M. D., "The Mission Training and Resource Center: A Bold Adventure in Evangelism" by Bob Douglas, "Viewing the Church of Christ from Jail" by Michael Gose, "Reflections on an Unlikely Prophet" by Don Crittenden, "Books" by Edward G. Holley, "Forum," and "Index."
Mission: Vol. 14, No. 11
Mission
Mission: Vol. 14, No. 11. The articles in this issue include: "The Medium and the Mediator: Viewing TV Christianly" by Bruce Edwards, Jr., "Listen! Hear!" by Wayne Willis, "Words and the Word: A Biblical Reflection on Reading" by Bonnie Burton Thurston, "The Curse of Frivolous God-Talk" by Wayne Dockery, "Positive...or Negative Preaching" by Tom Jones, "The Other 'Moral Majority'" by Bill Love, "The Snipe Hunt" by Ben B. Boothe, "Film Review" by Wayne Wiese, "Books" by Nancy Myers, and "A Response to Ecclesiastes" by Edward Jens Holley.
Mission: Vol. 14, No. 10
Mission
Mission: Vol. 14, No. 10. The articles in this issue include: "Grace, Ethics, and Blueprints: Assessing Our Risk" from the Editor, "Restoration and Grace" by Robert O. Fife, "The Restoration Vision: Mennonites and Anabaptists" by Richard K. MacMaster, "The Way to Lost Zion: Roger Williams and the Restoration of the Primitive Church" by Leonard Allen, "On Being Christian in an Urban Society: Worship: The Center and Circumference of Life and Ministry Together" by Vic Hunter, "Books" by Holley Allen, and "Forum."
Mission: Vol. 14, No. 9
Mission
Mission: Vol. 14, No. 9. The articles in this issue include: "Historectomy: The Nonsense of a Non-Sexist Bible" by Barclay M. Newman, Jr., "The Kung Affair" by W. L. Thompson, "Blessed are the Pure in Heart" by Stuart L. Love, "Faith as a Correspondence Course" by Bruce Edwards, Jr., "The Christian Congregation and the 'Outsider': The Identity of the Christian Community in an Urban Society" by Phillip Johnson, "Film Review: 'Tribute'" by Wayne Wiese, and "Books" by Leonard Allen.
Mission: Vol. 14, No. 8
Mission
Mission: Vol. 14, No. 8. The articles in this issue include: "Why Survive? The Good in Growing Old" by Dan Blazer, "Living Art" by Rosalee Hughes, "On Going Home" by Nancy Myers, "Reconciliation" by Gary Cummings, "Parent/Child" by Ms. M., "The Strongest Power" by Richard Chowning, "The Congregation as a Hearth of Reflection: The Identity of the Christian Congregation in an Urban Society" by Philip Johnson, "Reflections on Our Plea: The Bible Behind the Bible?" from the Editor, and "Books" by Bobbie Lee Holley.
Mission: Vol. 14, No. 7
Mission
Mission: Vol. 14, No. 7. The articles in this issue include: "The Church and the Disinherited: A Matter of Theology" from the Editor, "On Being Christian in an Urban Society: The Context of Urban Discipleship" by Vic Hunter, "Disciples House, London, England," "Civil Rights: How Far Have We Come?" by Andrew J. Hairston, "The Dynamics of Lasting Love: The Person-Centered and Synergistic Stages of Marriage" by Harold Straughn, "Political Religion in 1980: an Assessment" by Norman L. Parks, "Books" by Bobbie Lee Holley, and "Forum."
Mission: Vol. 14, No. 6
Mission
Mission: Vol. 14, No. 6. The articles in this issue include: "From the Editor," "A Christmas Story, or, A Guide for Fallen Fundamentalists and Other Weary Christians" by Steven Spidell, "Prayer: A Full Disclosure" by Ray F. Chester, "The Christian Talisman" by Robert Meyers, "Real Faith" by Bill Love, "A Guide to Pre-Surgical Ministry" by Ken Chaffin, "Three Early Stages in Marriage: Dependency, Roles, and Friendship" by Harold Straughn, "The Problem of Money" by Grady Jim Robinson, "Film Review: 'Ordinary people'" by Wayne Wiese, and "Books" by Bobbie Lee Holley.
Mission: Vol. 14, No. 5
Mission
Mission: Vol. 14, No. 5. The articles in this issue include: "From the Editor," "James A. Garfield, President: Child of the Restoration Movement" by William C. Ringenberg, "The Rise and Fall (and Rise and Fall and Rise and Fall) of Marriage" by Harold Straughn, "Portrait of a Passionate Writer" by Neil Gallagher, "God's Grace and the Christian Mission" by Elmer Prout, "In a Leningrad Church" by Allan W. Lee, "Books" by Bobbie Lee Holley, and "Forum."