Month: August 2008
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Father Berchmans and Indian Evangelism – A New Dimension in Contextualization through Singing
M. S. Thirumalai Fr. Berchmans – an Instrument of the Holy Spirit Fr. Berchmans comes from an interior small village in south eastern Tamilnadu and was trained as a Catholic priest. He accepted Jesus as Lord and Savior and began preaching the gospel in mid-1980s. The Lord gave him the talent of composing and singing…
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Masters in Social Entrepreneurship From Some Selected Colleges and Universities
Bethany International is called to train and send men and women to reach and disciple the lost with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Since the first students were trained in 1948, there have been nearly 3,000 graduates, and hundreds of missionaries sent. Today Bethany graduates and missionaries from many nations serve in dozens of countries…
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Masters in International Development From Some Selected Colleges and Universities
With an Introduction by Dan Brokke and Tim Freeman Bethany International is called to train and send men and women to reach and disciple the lost with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Since the first students were trained in 1948, there have been nearly 3,000 graduates, and hundreds of missionaries sent. Today Bethany graduates and…
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Missionary Training Issues – A Brief Note on Missionary Biographies in Missionary Training Curriculum
Tim Freeman M. S. Thirumalai The Beautiful Feet The Word of God blesses the feet of those who bring good news of salvation, and certainly the feet of the missionaries are precious and beautiful! How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings,…
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Principles and Concepts for an International Teaching Ministry
Edward E. Dudek Table of Contents Introduction I. Communication Theory & Processes A. The Influence of Language B. Three Cultures C. Initial Interactions D. Collectivistic and Individualistic Cultures 1. Intuitive and Analytical Thinking Patterns 2. Personal and Group Opinions E. High and Low Context Cultures II. Cultural Influences on the Communication Process and Challenges for…
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Fleeing Minorities
Heather A. Cayless, M.A. Minorities Fleeing from the Middle East Religion Religious, ethnic, and linguistic minorities are fleeing the Middle East region in mass numbers. Sectarian violence, persecution, arabization, a lack of legal status, and a lack of recognition regarding their rights have caused many to leave their home countries. Biblical Position on Minorities While…
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Basic Principles for Dealing With the Demonic
Gerry Breshears, Ph.D. Satan is condemned! Jesus triumphed over Satan and all his demons through His work of redemption, particularly by canceling the power of sin at the cross. (Matt. 12:28-29; Eph. 1:19-23; Col. 2:13-15). Satan is already condemned. (John 12:31; 16:11; Rev. 20:7-10) The Principle of Authority The principle of authority is that we…
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Apostolic Way – The Way Forward: New Wine in New Wineskins
Sudhir Isaiah, Ph.D. Introduction 70 percent of the world’s unevangelized people are not going to be reached with our conventional methods. I may share some controversial things as part of my presentation but I would like you to bear with me. I may be touching upon some sacred cows in this paper, but it is…