Encounters Mission Journal

Encounters Mission Journal, disucssing the latest issues in missionEncounters Mission Journal is an online, topical mission journal published four times a year by Redcliffe College.


The purpose of Encounters is to stimulate and resource the mission community and provide a space for those involved in the thinking and practice of mission to express and exchange their views on a variety of issues.

As well as regular contributions from Redcliffe faculty Encounters draws on a wide range of academics and practioners from around the globe.

You can read Encounters Mission Journal below. To subscribe, please complete the subscription form.

 

Encounters Mission Journal, disucssing the latest issues in mission
Apr30 30/04/2012 15:03:00 by Andy & Carol Kingston-Smith
Issue 40  Apr 12
This edition explores issues of economic (in)justice and provides Christian responses in a variety of contexts. From engaging historical and Biblical roots, to considering contemporary challenges such as the Occupy movement, a number of contributors seek to unravel many of the myths and premises on which our economic structures have been built. The challenge is for the Church to advocate more purposefully, and propose alternative economic methods and strategies,leading to a more humane approach to economic well-being. read more...
Jan1 01/01/2012 12:00:00 by Rob Hay
Issue 39  Jan 12
This edition explores the issue of toxic leadership, presents a reflection of the personal journey into leadership of the OM UK Director, attempts to unpack the term 'Global Leadership', looks at effecting simple or complex change in your organisation and explores two evaluation tools that help in understanding an organisations culture.
read more...
Oct1 01/10/2011 12:00:00 by Rob Cook
Issue 38  Sep 11
This edition is based on Dr Rob Cook's '2011 Redcliffe Lecture in World Christianity: The Place of Animals in the Purposes of God'. It includes the full lecture transcript and audio, as well as rejoinders from several other theologians and scholars and other supporting articles.
read more...
Jun1 01/06/2011 09:00:00 by Andy Kingston-Smith
Issue 37  Jun 11
This edition presents expert information on contemporary energy issues and the challenge of safeguarding a sustainable future. It also explores thinking which challenges many traditional mission attitudes towards the Environment. read more...
Mar1 01/03/2011 09:00:00 by Darrell Jackson
Issue 36  Mar 11
This issue of Encounters prompts us to consider the role of Christians and the church in relation to Europe's Political Leaders. read more...
Dec1 01/12/2010 06:15:00 by Andy Kingston-Smith
Issue 35  Dec 10
This edition considers a number of topics which highlight the central role of justice in contemporary mission. read more...
Sep1 01/09/2010 06:15:00 by Dr Kang-San Tan
Issue 34  Sep 10
Resourcing Asian Mission Movements: papers from the 2010 Asian Mission consultation read more...
Jun1 01/06/2010 06:14:00 by Tim Davy
Issue 33  Jun 10
Prof Gordon Wenham's lecture on The Nations in the Psalms with various related articles. read more...
Mar1 01/03/2010 06:14:00 by Dr Kang-San Tan
Issue 32  Mar 10
Is there a relationship between our theology and practice? read more...
Dec1 01/12/2009 06:14:00 by Mike Frith and Tim Davy
Issue 31  Dec 09
Various perspectives on the dynamic and ever-growing relationship between technology and mission. read more...