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Revelation, Authority, and Worldviews in the Global South
What happens when Scripture is affirmed but not treated as the final and sufficient authority?
Miguel Núñez examines how rationalism, animism, mysticism, and religious tradition shape attitudes toward God’s revelation and authority. Núñez calls for the global South to commit to theological training, expository preaching, and sola Scriptura as the solution to this problem.
Examples of Successful Short-Term Ministries, According to Receiving Churches
The purpose of this article is to offer churches, organizations, and individuals a model to replicate the early church’s practice today. Short-Term Ministry trips (STMs) can serve as effective tools for the carrying out of the Church’s mission.
Risk Assessment: Trends Within Evangelical Missions, Part 2
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.
Risk Assessment: Trends Within Evangelical Missions, Part 1
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.