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Was Wesley An Anglican? Implications For Mission, John Marsh

Great Commission Research Journal

John Wesley, in his own mind, lived and died an Anglican. He was an Anglican in his theology but deviated in his missional activity and this contributed to him moving away ecclesiastically. He gave primacy to his theology of justification by faith and this was driven by a personal “awakening” into missional activity. Wesley’s frustration at the lack of preaching opportunities led to successful itinerancy. Resulting missional growth necessitated a developing ecclesiology of societies, lay preachers, the Methodist conference, and eventually irregular ordinations. Wesley’s subordination of ecclesiological organization to theological and missiological demands may have something to teach today’s church.

A Biblical And Missiological Framework For Cross-Cultural Mission: A Case Study Of The Lobi Funeral Rites In Burkina Faso, Boubakar Sanou

Dissertations

Problem

Converts to Christianity in traditional contexts often face pressure to continue traditional rituals and practices which sometimes contain unbiblical elements. Non-selective performance of traditional practices can produce dual allegiance and syncretism. Such is the case with Lobi Seventh-day Adventists concerning their traditional funeral rites of passage. Some core elements of these traditional funeral rites, in which all community members are expected to fully participate, conflict with biblical teachings on the human condition after death.

Method

This dissertation starts by laying the theoretical and theological basis for addressing the problem. The dissertation then uses ethnographic research of funeral rites among …

The Role Of Prayer In Ministries Dependent Upon Donations, Susan Payne

Journal of Adventist Mission Studies

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Healing As An Approach For Discipleship In The Bible: A Missiological Perspective, Jacques Yves N. Mbende

Journal of Adventist Mission Studies

No abstract provided.

A Biblical And Missiological Framework For Cross-Cultural Mission: A Case Study Of The Lobi Funeral Rites In Burkina Faso, Boubakar Sanou

Journal of Adventist Mission Studies

No abstract provided.

From The Archives: Tillman Houser: Missionary Educator In Zimbabwe, Robert Danielson

The Asbury Journal

No abstract provided.

Journal In Entirety

The Asbury Journal

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Church Growth Before Mcgavran: The Methodological Parallels Of John Wesley, Bob Whitesel

Great Commission Research Journal

This article will look at methodological parallels between John B. Wesley and Donald A. McGavran. The influence of both men arose during similar social shifts that were accompanied by a perception of ecclesial apathy. Parallels will be demonstrated in McGavran’s principles of 1) conversion as a priority, 2) effective evangelism as a process model, 3) the danger of redemption and lift, 4) the importance of multiplication, and 5) pragmatism in methodology. A final section will look at the legacy of these two men and will suggest how identification can help retain focus on principles rather than on contextually-bound tactics.

Mcgavran’S Early Years, Gary L. Mcintosh

Great Commission Research Journal

Donald McGavran was born in 1897. This article covers the years from his birth until 1923 when he and Mary McGavran sailed to India. His early life as the child of missionaries, his secondary education in the United States, service in WWI, college education at Butler University, seminary days at Yale Divinity School, and masters work at the College of Mission are presented.

Preaching Isaiah's Message Today, Bill Thompson

The Asbury Journal

No abstract provided.

Radical Renewal: The Problem Of Wineskins Today, Howard Snyder

Heritage Material

No abstract provided.

Prayer: Breaking Down Walls Of Hostility, John Holbrook

Journal of Adventist Mission Studies

No abstract provided.

Collaboration In Delivering The Adventist Health Message In China: A Single Case Study, James Wu

Journal of Applied Christian Leadership

"the Adventist health message has been shared in many different ways by various institutions of the church. However, rarely is there collaboration across multiple organizations. This article describes how hospitals, universities and church entities worked together to reach the community with healthy lifestyle options. Basically the collaboration worked through four foundational activities: sharing of resources, training of health workers, operating lifestyle centers, and using the existing union governance structure. the collaboration provided outreach services in the following ways: lifestyle programs, wellness expo, health and gospel evangelism, mass media, and cooperation with NGOs."

Prayer As A Strategic Weapon In Mission, Boubakar Sanou

Journal of Adventist Mission Studies

No abstract provided.

A Brief Overview Of Al Jinn Within Islamic Cosmology And Religiosity, Vivian A. Laughlin

Journal of Adventist Mission Studies

No abstract provided.

“Game Changers” In A Developing Global Culture—Part 2, Milton Adams

Journal of Adventist Mission Studies

No abstract provided.

The Psychology Of Prayer: A Theosomatic (Psycho-Spiritual) Approach To Missionary Care, L. Ann Hamel

Journal of Adventist Mission Studies

No abstract provided.

The Pauline Ministry In The Kentucky Mountains: A Brief Account Of The Kentucky Mt. Holliness Association, Lela G. Mcconnell

Heritage Material

No abstract provided.

From The Editor, Robert Danielson

The Asbury Journal

No abstract provided.

Scripture And Context: An Evangelical Exploration, Craig S. Keener

The Asbury Journal

No abstract provided.