June 14, 2012
by Seth W.
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Mike Pettengill, MTW missionary to Honduras, has written another helpful article that the Gospel Coalition has picked up and published here. This one deals with ministering cross-culturally and our need to constantly check, and keep in check, our motives and … Continue reading
June 7, 2012
by Seth W.
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Contextualization has been a hot topic lately, especially in a Muslim context. The Insider Movement, issues with translating Father & Son in Scripture, are among many of the issues wrapped up in the current discussion (or should I say, debate?). … Continue reading
October 24, 2011
by Seth W.
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Here is another article that deals with the Insider Movement (C5) written in a more pastoral tone that I think many may find helpful as they wrestle with this (yes, it’s 6 years old, but still very appropriate!). In it, … Continue reading
January 18, 2011
by Seth W.
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The following article recently came across my desk: Followers of Jesus in Islamic Mosques, by Tim Tennent. It deals with a subject of growing interest, especially in the PCA. Although it is not an official stance by MTW, it does … Continue reading
July 31, 2008
by Seth W.
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by, Basil Grafas I used to pastor a small, rural church in another denomination. There was a lot I liked about the work. We had people come to Christ and lives were changed. I learned the value of repentance and … Continue reading
July 29, 2008
by Seth W.
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by, Gary Waldecker The word “contextualization” sends shivers up some people’s spines—and not without reason. In the name of contextualization people have distorted the gospel message by squeezing it into the thought patterns of the culture. But Biblical contextualization is … Continue reading
July 28, 2008
by Seth W.
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by, Bill Goodman There is a growing body of literature related to the changing face of the worldwide church. This is due to the fact that more Christians now live in what is commonly referred to as the Majority World … Continue reading
December 23, 2007
by Seth W.
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We affirm the contextualization of the local church according to biblically valid and culturally indigenous forms. God delights in the diverse cultural expressions of worship and service of His people throughout the world. Our efforts must encourage the contextualization of … Continue reading
December 19, 2007
by Seth W.
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Even though it’s over a year old, it was timely (at least for me) to recently read an article by the ministry 9marks. It’s not directly related to your missions ministry, or maybe it is. You may or may not … Continue reading
November 26, 2007
by Seth W.
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We affirm the contextualization of the local church according to biblically valid and culturally indigenous forms. God delights in the diverse cultural expressions of worship and service of His people throughout the world. Our efforts must encourage the contextualization of … Continue reading