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Midway Islands
For a more detailed listing click here The US took formal possession of the islands in 1867. The laying of the trans-Pacific cable, which passed through the islands, brought the first residents in 1903. Between 1935 and 1947, Midway was used as a...
Midway Islands flag
·Type: Images ·Collection: World Factbook country flags ·Small size: 103 x 54 px ·Large size: 575 x 302 px ·Categories: Collection :: World Factbook country flags Country :: Midway Islands Partners :: U.S....
Midway Islands map (World Factbook)
·Type: Maps ·Description: Midway Islands (Factbook) ·Map Date: 2007 ·Producer: US Government ·Collection: World Factbook country maps ·Size: 329x352 px, landscape ·Categories: Type :: Maps...
Militant and Violent Islam: A Response
Christine Amjad-Ali This presentation was given at the Lausanne Global Consultation on Islam in Accra, Ghana, from 6-12 April 2014. This is a response to the main presentation, which is not available due to security concerns For more information go...
Ministering to Scattered Peoples – Diaspora
How is God orchestrating missions today? Dr Sadiri Joy Tira (US) describes four recent approaches and models to ministering through diaspora Christians. For more information go to Ministering to Scattered Peoples – Diaspora on the Lausanne...
Ministering to Scattered Peoples – Panel
Dr. T. V. Thomas moderates a question and answer time. Dr. Sadiri Joy Thomas makes several concluding observations on the importance of this strategic new missions approach. For more information go to Ministering to Scattered Peoples – Panel on...
Ministering to the Scattered Peoples
People have been on the move from time immemorial. Very few people today live in the same geographical location where their ancestors originated. If we think long and hard we will realize that most of us come from somewhere else, even if it was...
Ministries of People with Disabilities: ‘All in’
‘Disability ministry is not disability ministry unless the disabled are ministering.’ – Joni Eareckson Tada Question: What are the barriers (social) and obstacles (all other spheres) to called and gifted people with disabilities serving in all...
Ministry among People with Disabilities
In South America, a woman with cerebral palsy has been lying in bed for 7 years in a back bedroom of a cinder-block home. In Africa, a young girl with Down syndrome is left on a river bank to perish because her parents believe she is a bad omen. In...
Ministry Fundraising
The goals of this episode are to introduce ministry fundraising; to explore biblical, theological, and spiritual aspects of ministry fundraising; and to suggest best practices and next steps for young leaders, established leaders, churches,...
Ministry Fundraising
Redina Kolaneci, catalyst for ministry fundraising, unpacks the difficult term 'ministry fundraising' in this episode. She shows that fundraising is a spiritual activity and a ministry, and that through our giving, we can mirror the generous heart...
Ministry Partnerships & Networks: Why Collaboration is Critical to the Movement
The importance of collaborationCollaboration in the faith and work movementPotential areas for collaborationPractical next stepsFor more information go to Ministry Partnerships & Networks: Why Collaboration is Critical to the Movement on the...
Minorities as a Majority
·Type: Maps ·Description: Minorities as a majority ·Map Date: 2001 ·Producer: Global Mapping International ·Collection: Missions Minute (WorldVue 2002) ·Size: 8½ x 11 Inches, portrait...
Minorities as a Majority (BW)
·Type: Maps ·Description: Minorities as a majority ·Map Date: 2002 ·Producer: Global Mapping International ·Collection: Missions Minute (WorldVue 2002) ·Size: 8½ x 11 Inches, portrait...
Mirbek’s Story (Kyrgyzstan) (Prayercast)
saved from sin; filled with joy. Since the break up of the Soviet Union, Islam’s dominance over Central Asia has only grown. But God is still changing hearts. Remember when we pray for Central Asia that these Muslims are real people whom God...
Mirlan’s Story (Kyrgyzstan) (Prayercast)
a persecutor confronted with the light of Christ. For most ethnic groups in Central Asia, being a member of that group is equated with being Muslim. But God wants all peoples to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth - not just some. When...
Missing Peoples – Church Planting in the Muslim World – Henry Lee and Peter Tarantal
God is on the move among Muslim peoples around the world, though there are still many challenges. The Church is also growing in sub-Saharan Africa, but is faced with a need for discipleship. For more information go to Missing Peoples – Church...
Missing Peoples – Spiritual Injustice – Kent Parks
Unreached peoples are those who do not have any Christian witness among them–and they represent one quarter of the world’s population. What will the Church do? For more information go to Missing Peoples – Spiritual Injustice on the Lausanne...
Missing Peoples – Video ‘Did You Know’ – MUP.org
Unreached peoples are those who do not have any Christian witness among them–and they represent one quarter of the world’s population. What will the Church do? For more information go to Missing Peoples – ‘Did You Know’ on the Lausanne...
Missing Peoples: The Unserved “One-Fourth” World: Especially Buddhists, Hindus & Muslims
LOST SHEEP, LOST COINS, LOST PEOPLESHIDDEN PEOPLES – THE FORGOTTEN FOURTHCHALLENGESA WAY FORWARDSTOP SPIRITUAL INJUSTICELOST AND FOUND? NOT YET! For more information go to Missing Peoples: The Unserved “One-Fourth” World: Especially Buddhists,...
Missio Dei
'Missio Dei' is a Latin term often translated as 'mission of God'. Justin Schell, Lausanne Movement’s director of executive projects and the US director of the Union School of Theology, unpacks the rich meaning of this term. For more information...
Missiographics (Missio Nexus)
Transforming Perspective. Providing Insight You Need. Lastest Missiographic. Why Infographic? How You Can Use Infographic. For more information go to Missiographics on the Mission Nexus website. The above link opens in a new tab.
Missiology and Strategic Alliances for Global Outreach through the Media
Phill Butler gives statistics that show the tremendous interest in Christianity through the Internet and mobile devices, with a focus on the Middle East. This opportunity comes with a need for partnership between ministries; without it, there are...
Mission Africa
Mission Africa is a network that serves the church in Africa through training and evangelistic programs. Emmanuel Kwizera, mission director of African Evangelistic Enterprise, Rwanda, invites the global church to celebrate the transformative power...
Mission America to Encourage Adoption
·Type: Documents ·Date: May 1997 ·Authors: Debbie Wood ·Producer: AD2000 and Beyond Movement ·Collection: Regional/Country Reports ·Pages: 2 ·Categories: Type :: Documents Continent/Region :: North...
Mission and Jewish Evangelism: Always and Everywhere
We condemn the reemergence of anti-Semitism and prejudice against the State of Israel. We abhor every manner of thought or behaviour, which aims to threaten the survival of Jewish people. At the same time, individual Jewish people and the Jewish...
Mission CEOs Survey (Missio Nexus)
What are the challenges and opportunities that confront CEOs of ministries? One hundred and sixty mission CEOs were surveyed and have offered their perspective on the biggest and most important areas they face personally and organizationally. This...
Mission Frontiers March-April 2024
Seeking Movements among Frontier Peoples "It has always been my ambition to preach the gospel where Christ was not known" (Rom. 15:20). Paul's ambition reflects the heart of God for the unreached - for those beyond the influence of the gospel. That...
Mission Frontiers September-October 2024
People Group Theory "And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come" (Matt 24:14). "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the...
Mission Frontiers April 1980
Download the whole issue or go here for individual articles: U.S. Center for World Mission 3rd Year AnniversaryFocus on Black American Mission Sending BaseThird Year Celebration SetE80 Momentum GrowsThe Non-Essentials of LifeMissions in the Bible