Christianity is resurrected in the Global South, but what does its ‘Rising’ mean?
The decline of Christianity is a contentious topic these days. It seems a major concern, not only for members in the pews, but more and…
Global South
Global South: About this series
Churches of Christ are changing. Less than a century ago, most of the members were concentrated in the United States. But after decades of evangelism,…
VIEWS: In Africa, foreign support may rob God of his role as sustainer
Across my homeland, Kenya, orphanages are springing up on a regular basis. Unfortunately, many of these are started for no other motive than to eat…
A tale of two church plants: In Brazil, native Christians and U.S. missionaries carry on a legacy of evangelism
GUARAPARI, Brazil — On occasion, the manager of a pizzeria in this seaside Brazilian community finds her head waiter sitting at a table with a…
EDITORIAL: To reach the majority, we must decrease
The Third World, the developing world, the emerging world. The Global South. As we prepared to showcase the changing face of the church in Africa,…
VOICES: A mingling of the mission-minded
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas — Effective ministry in the Global South was a recurring topic at this year’s Global Missions Conference. Missionaries, university students and…
Brazilian church partners in job training
VITORIA, Brazil — A young man dressed in robes takes center stage at the Vitoria Church of Christ. As a simple Brazilian pop song plays…
A nephew’s ‘gift’ leads to transformed lives
VITORIA, Brazil — “Don’t try to change me, preacher. I like wine, and I like women.” Antonio Silva remembers saying those words to a U.S.…
SOUTH SUDAN: Despite independence, conflicts continue
On July 9, Sudan loses its status as the largest nation on the African continent. The country splits into two nations — the Republic of…
EDITORIAL: A legacy to reach the unreached
When Jimmy Judd returned from the Pacific after World War II, his life had changed forever.Serving on the island of Guam, he met a man…
