The Directory of Articles for March-April 1997 Cover Story: The Dramatic Arts: Helping to Mobilize Vision and Communicate the Gospel Cross-Culturally

Welcome to the March-April 1997 issue of Mission Frontiers. In this issue we feature the dramatic arts and the important role they are playing in mobilizing vision and communicating the Gospel cross culturally. I hope that you enjoy these articles. Please feel free to write and let us know your response to these articles.

Editorial of Dr. Ralph Winter
Founder of the U.S. Center for World Mission
DO NOT pass this incredibly insightful editorial! This is one of those gems that really stands out. Do Evangelicals have any similarities to the 39 cult members who committed suicide recently? Are we following the teaching of Jesus regarding the Lord's prayer?   This is a must read.

MF Behind the Scenes By Rick Wood
Mission Frontiers is contemplating a bold new step in ministry, which could significantly advance its work. Check out the plans being considered and see if you think they are heading in the wrong direction. Read their plans and let them know how you feel.

The Dramatic Arts: Mobilizing Vision and Spreading the Gospel Cross-Culturally
By Rick Wood and Dave Geisler
Our Cover Story this month.
What do St. Patrick, "Take My Life" (a hymn written by Francis Ridley Havergal), John Wesley, and a troupe of the voluntarily mute have in common?!? They are all being used in uncommon ways to build God's Kingdom, AND they are all featured in this unique article. See how some artists are using very creative talents to communicate the everlasting message and mobilize vision.

Capturing Hearts & Minds for Frontier Missions
Yes, You Can Do it in Your Church, Too-—by Using Drama
by Wade Harland of Caleb Resources’s Pasadena Office
This article describes how YOUR church can use drama to mobilize your congregation with a vision for the nations. Several skits that you can use are offered for you to order.

Storytelling: Why Do It?
Is it an Essential Skill for Missionaries?
by Tom Steffen
We have the greatest STORY ever told, but why do we LECTURE on it? Isn't God's Story supposed to be told like a story? Our message is the medicine for the soul that anyone could want, but our delivery can make it hard for many to swallow. Tom Steffan tells us how we can transform our theological teaching and sharing of the gospel through the timeless, transcultural tradition of truthful taletelling!

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