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James M. Grier Web site Launched
Jun 27, 2008
Dr. James M. Grier, Distinguished Professor of Philosophical Theology has developed a new Web site located …
A Tribute to Dr. Victor M. Matthews
Apr 17, 2008
In conjunction with Grand Rapids Theological Seminary, the family of Dr. Victor Matthews has scheduled …
Global Issues and Mission
In addition to the research and writing done at the Global Learning Center on short-term missions, international ministry training, and cultural intelligence, we're interested in other global issues affecting how we do mission today.
Global Consumption
Contrasts in US consumption with the rest of the world. View these startling constrasts.
House Church Movements ACMC. Advancing Churches in Missions Commitment--Resources for local church missions American Missiological Society. Ecumenical professional society for scholoarship in mission. Brigada. Networking and E-Mail Newsletter. Evangelical Missiological Society. A professional society of evangelical missions leaders. International Justice Mission. Pursuing justice for the oppressed around the world. The Voice of the Martyrs. A global perspective on the persecution of God's Children. Institute for Global Engagement. U.S Center for World Mission (USCWM). World Christian Database (WCD).
The ancient idea of "house churches" provides great promise for the 21st Century Church. Read Paul Schultz's analysis, "House Churches: Past and Present and their Implications for the Dondero Church Planting Movement."
Global Youth Culture
"Billions to be Won", by Dave Livermore, exploring the burgeoning youth culture in many places across the world. (originally appeared in Evangelical Missions Quarterly).
Contextualization
"Emerge or Submerge: Is cultural relevance an effective and theologically sound wineskin for for the Church or is it moving Christianity toward oblivion?" by Dave Livermore, (originally presented to Association of Youth Ministry Educators).
Majority World Church
"Learning from National Pastors: A story of one W. Michigan church learning to partner with nationals" by Dave Livermore. (originally appeared in ABWE's Message.)
"The African Planter: Nairobi Chapel pastor on mission trips and working well across pastors" Oscar Muiri, pastor of Nairobi Chapel
Articles from Previous GLC Symposia
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Additional Articles
For articles on topics related to youth ministry, cross-cultural training, and theology view GRTS' partner: Intersect.
Links to Explore.
IGE is focused upon providing religious freedom worldwide.
USCWM has a legacy of research and particularly focuses upon research related to the hidden peoples of the world.
WCD represents the core data from the World Christian Encycolopedia and World Christian Trends.
