Welcome to the January-February 1998 issue of Mission Frontiers. In this issue we feature Pastor John Piper and his God centered vision for missions. We have an interview with him and an article by him. This would be one of the best issues of Mission Frontiers to pass on to your pastors. We hope you find this issue inspirational and encouraging as you seek to mobilize your church. We welcome your thoughts and comments.
Editorial Comment
-Ralph D. Winter
What is the relationship between God, Satan and evil and how does this relate to missions. Find out in this latest editorial from Ralph Winter.
Re-Viewing 1997
News and Noteworthy Mission Progress in 1997
MF Behind the Scenes
—Rick Wood, Managing Editor
A pastor with a passion for the unreached peoples. Why is this so unusual? Rick Wood demonstrates that God is faithful to meet the needs of those who make His global cause a financial priority.
A Pastor with a Passion for the Worship of God by all Peoples
An Interview with John Piper.
John Piper of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis captures the passion and vision of this local church pastor who has become the most eloquent spokesman for a God-centered motivation for missions.
There Is No Greater Satisfaction
by John Piper
This renowned pastor presents a better reason for missions than simply duty. He argues that love is a better motivation.
Faith Promise: A Biblically-Based Instrument for Mission Vision That Works
by Donald A. Jensen, pastor of Village Baptist Church in
Beaverton, Oregon.
Faith Promise giving is a method that has been used for years in many different churches and denominations. But does it really work in raising funds and vision for missions. Here are some practical examples.
Bethany World Prayer Center Reaches its Goal:
Prayer Profiles on 1,739 Peoples Completed and Ready for You to Order
by Rick Wood
This church, featured in the Sept.-Oct. 95 issue of Mission Frontiers has reached its goal and now you can order profiles on 1,739 unreached peoples. Get the details here.
The Adopt-A-People (AAP) Program Brings New Life to Churches
by the AAP Campaign
Here is an example of two churches that have been immeasurably blessing by adopting a people.
Fresh News from the Center
So much happens within and through the various departments and ministries of the USCWM, yet our readers hear so little about these things. The following news was pulled together so that you can be encouraged by what God is doing.
Exciting news from the JESUS Film Project
We Changed Our Attitude About Missionaries
—by Dr. Robert L. Alderman
Senior Pastor, Shenandoah Baptist Church Roanoke, Virginia
Why do we preach missions as a priority and respond to mission needs and opportunities as options, attachments, and often as distractions? Does the way in which the local church responds to the world missions mandate lack credibility? A thought provoking, must-read article for pastors and missions leaders.
The Sender Local Church and Mission Agency—What is the Best Relationship?
by Jack Chapin, Church and Mission Consultant
"We don't need you any more," a friend from Bible School days asserted. And he went on to say that mission agencies were unbiblical and unwarranted anachronisms from the past. There are few isues more critical today than the interelationship of churches and mission agencies. This article provides some important lessons on how they can both work togeether to reach the world more effectively.
A Field Worker Speaks Out About the Rush to Reach All Peoples
by Lawrence Radcliffe
A critical analysis of the AD2000 Movement and Adopt-A-People Movements.
The Worldwide...Waffle?
by Ian Downs
A humorous and easy to understand illustration of how God has divided the world into people groups.
KIDS CORNER
by Gerry Dueck
Children's Mission Resources
Mission Training File:
by Ben Sells
An update on distance education and mission training news
