THE SPREAD OF THE GOSPEL IN THE 21st CENTURY:
Trends and Challenging Issues
To start this blog rolling, I have decided to reflect upon a series of issues that are having a profound impact on Christian mission in today’s world. The ten issues that will be discussed in the coming weeks are the following.
- Globalization
- Urbanization
- Technology
- Shift in the Center of Gravity” of Christianity
- Innovative Ways to Reach "Closed" Countries
- World Brought to the U.S. (and other major world centers)
- Move from Constantinian Age to “Apostolic Age”
- Age of Tolerance and Religious Pluralism
- Changes in the Funding of Mission
- New Kind of Missionary
I welcome any comments on the selection of issues.
So I guess I need to clarify a little. What I am thinking about is reflecting on the list of issues as they have to do with Christian mission in today's world. Does the list make sense to you? Do you have any reflections on any of the items? I hope to have the first piece, "Globalization," out there soon. Douglas Rutt
ReplyDeleteI don't really know that much about this topic -- but am really interested in it. Especially regarding ways to reach people right here at home. For me that is the hardest thing...reaching our friends and neighbors with the gospel. How do you even approach the issue? Will something like this be addressed? Not sure if it is even within the areas covered.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to it. I'm sure I'll have reflections as we go along, but for now I'm supposed to be working on Greek. =)
ReplyDeletethanks for your contribution to man kind. my name is pastor prince Taiwo Steve nwaokolo, a minister under gospel christian outreach ministry worldwide, Asaba Delta State.Nigeria. my vision is to reach out to people. and i want you give me information on how to go about it, if possible the materials that will guide me through. thanks. hope to read from you soonest
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