Thursday, January 1, 2009

The Spread of the Gospel in the 21st Century


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.

  1. Globalization
  2. Urbanization
  3. Technology
  4. Shift in the Center of Gravity” of Christianity
  5. Innovative Ways to Reach "Closed" Countries
  6. World Brought to the U.S. (and other major world centers)
  7. Move from Constantinian Age to “Apostolic Age”
  8. Age of Tolerance and Religious Pluralism
  9. Changes in the Funding of Mission
  10. New Kind of Missionary

I welcome any comments on the selection of issues.