This is the second in our two-part series examining some of the recent concerning shifts in evangelical missions philosophy and practice. In Part 1, we explored how liberal and Arminian influences have gradually eroded biblical foundations in missions and we examined two alarming trends: the liberalization of international theological education and what might be called hyper-contextualization. Now we continue our assessment with two additional trends and provide practical guidance for pastors and churches seeking to protect biblical integrity in their missions programs.

This article is the first in a two-part series examining some of the recent concerning shifts in evangelical missions philosophy and practice. In this article (Part 1), we explore how liberal and Arminian influences have gradually eroded biblical foundations in missions and examine two alarming trends that have resulted from these changes. The following article (Part 2) will address two additional trends and provide practical guidance for pastors and churches seeking to protect biblical integrity in their missions programs.