Philip Rodd, 03 November 2004
Ridley Hall, Cambridge; formerly Head of Communications, Latin LinkPhilip says that he has been misunderstood.
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Fred Nuckley, 03 November 2004
Horizontes (Latin America) UK - Director Fred responds to some of the implications of Philip Rodd’s contribution, and defends the work of Horizons, UK.
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Philip Rodd, 29 October 2004
Ridley Hall, Cambridge; formerly Head of Communications, Latin Link
‘There needs to be a cultural re-working of the notion of “ethne”’ says Philip. There also needs to be a greater emphasis on discipleship: ‘people group’ theory has become associated with thoughtless activism.
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Dr Jörg Strate, 22 September 2004
Tutor, EnglandA recently completed doctoral dissertation has left Jörg to question whether the ‘people group’ emphasis has really been the motivator it is claimed to be.
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Francis Omondi, 7 September 2004
Director, Sheepfold Ministries, Kenya Is ethnicity for ever? Is globalisation temporary? Francis asks the questions.
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Kees Van Der Wilden, 10 September 2004
WEA-Missions Commission, Staff Kees thinks that even missiology has to be done from a ‘cultural’ base.
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Brent Lindquist, 09 September 2004
According to Brent there is all too often a danger of a ‘superior western stance’ when we theorise the role of the missionary. More understanding of cultural background and history, especially in urban situations, seems vital, whatever we feel about ‘people groups’.
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Michael, 08 September 2004
A ‘people group’ approach is necessary but need to be balanced with other emphases. Michael makes a case for an even handed approach.
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Steve Everett, 25 August 2004
‘More identification of people groups is what is needed, with a more sophisticated analysis of what that means’ claims Steve.
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Patrick Johnstone, 20 August 2004
WEC International & Author of 'Operation World'
Patrick believes that there is still much to be gained from the ethno-linguistic approach and that there is plenty of Biblical evidence, and historical example, to back up this assertion.
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Neil Rees, 15 August 2004
World Horizons International CoordinatorNeil responds carefully and thoroughly to the exegetical, historical, missiological and eschatological issues raised by the debate.
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Fred Nuckley, 10 August 2004
Horizontes (Latin America) UK - Director The ‘people group’ idea has been a great motivator into mission. ‘Is this not justification enough?’ asks Fred.
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Colin Ferguson, 05 August 2004
The Leprosy Mission Northern Ireland
‘Are leprosy sufferers a “people group”?’ Colin opens up the argument.
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Ted Seymour, 30 July 2004
Active Outreach Mission Fund Inc.
Ted worries that we are quitting the task before it has been properly finished.
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Elizabeth Jones, 30 July 2004
‘Look before you leap and don’t forget to pray,’
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