Journal of Applied Missiology

Encouraging research into the diverse facets of contemporary missions.

The Journal of Applied Missiology (abbreviated JAM) is a semi-annual publication of the ACU Missions Department, with issues in April and October. It is edited by Ed Mathews. It is produced in limited quantities for missions alumni, missionaries on the field, and missions professors at sister institutions. Beginning with Volume 7, JAM is published only in electronic format on the World Wide Web. All back issues are now on-line here.

Editorial Statement

The mission of God, the gospel of Christ, and the hearts of men are profoundly complex. Our knowledge of them is woefully inadequate. What we do is for the glory of Him who knows our motives and concerns.

The editorial content of Journal of Applied Missiology reflects the views of the various authors and does not necessarily represent the views of the Department of Missions or the College of Biblical and Family Studies of Abilene Christian University.

Read the Latest Policy Statement and the Guidelines for Writers.

• Volume 1, Number 1 (April 1990)

  • "Editorial," Ed Mathews
  • "History of Mission Methods: A Brief Survey," Ed Mathews
  • "Research: A Key to Successful Urban Evangelism," Glover Shipp
  • "New Mission Opportunities in Communist Countries--Latin America," Dan Coker
  • "Challenges and Opportunities--Communist Asia," Robert E. Scott
  • "Mission Opportunities in Communist Africa," Richard Chowning
  • "New Evangelistic Opportunities in Eastern Europe," Mladen Jovanovic

• Volume 1, Number 2 (October 1990)

  • "Editorial," Ed Mathews
  • "Speaking With the Dead: Biblical Bridges for Evangelism Among Brazilian Kardecists," Eugene Goudeau
  • "Relationship Between the Gospel and Culture: The Continuing Debate," Ed Mathews
  • "Mission and the First Century Pharisees," Terry Seufferlein
  • "The Role of the Missionary in Revolution," Andrew Gordon
  • "Book Review: Irrational Man by William Barrett," Dan Coker
  • "Policy Statement," Ed Mathews

• Volume 2, Number 1 (April 1991)

  • "Editorial," Ed Mathews
  • "Christ and Kenosis: A Model for Missions," Ed Mathews.
  • "An Urgent Need for Evaluation," Richard Chowning.
  • "Producing Durable Churches," C. Philip Slate.
  • "Books Reviews," Bob Buchanan
    • "Planning Strategies for World Evangelization," by Edward R. Dayton and David H. Fraser
    • "Foolishness to the Greeks," by Lesslie Newbigin
  • "World Survey Chart -- 1991, Gaston Tarbet
  • "Policy Statement," Ed Mathews

• Volume 2, Number 2 (October 1991)

  • "A Coat, Some Books, and Writing Materials," Ed Mathews.
  • Bibliography of general Missiological Resources. Evertt W. Huffard.
  • Bibliography on Africa. Richard Chowning.
  • Bibliography on Asia. Bob Buchanan
  • Bibliography on Europe. Gwynneth Curtis.
  • Bibliography on Latin America. Compiled by A. Brian McLemore.
  • Bibliography on North America. P. Kent Smith.

• Volume 3, Number 1 (April 1992)

  • "Recruiting: Mobilization Of Students," Les Bennet. Abilene Christian University
  • "Recruiting: Mobilization Of Students," Gwynneth Curtis. Abilene Christian University
  • "A Field Selection Model For Use At Academic Institutions," Richard Chowning. Abilene Christian University
  • "Field Selection: Setting Criteria In North America," P. Kent Smith. Abilene Christian University
  • "Research Assisted Missions: A Rationale," Ed Mathews. Abilene Christian University
  • "On The Urban Scene, We Must Know The Territory," Glover Shipp. Christian Chronicle
  • "Helping Churches Do More Effective Mission Work," Dan Hardin. Lubbock Christian University
  • "Helping Mission Committees to Inform The Congregation And to Implement Their Oversight of Mission Efforts," Gaston Tarbet. Abilene Christian University

• Volume 3, Number 2 (October 1992)

  • "Short-term Efforts And Long-term Effects," Ed Mathews. Abilene Christian University
  • "The Deceiving Nature Of Adaptation In E-1 Situations," C. Phillip Slate. Abilene Christian University
  • "We Are Family," Rosalinda Walker. Shakawe, Botswana
  • Book Review Of "The Human Enterprise: A Critical Introduction To Anthropological Theory," Ted Presley. Abilene Christian University
  • Book Review Of "The Logic Of Evangelism," Gailyn Van Rheenen. Abilene Christian University

• Volume 4, Number 1 (April 1993)

  • "Editorial," Ed Mathews.
  • "Mass Evangelism: Challenges And Potentials," Tex Williams. World Bible School
  • "Mass Evangelism: Problems And Potentials," Ed Mathews. Abilene Christian University
  • "Teaching English As A Tool Of Evangelism," Mark Woodward. Oklahoma Christian
  • "Teaching English As A Tool Of Evangelism: Problems And Limitations," Daniel C. Hardin. Lubbock Christian University

• Volume 4, Number 2 (October 1993)

  • "Motivating The Church To World Evangelism In The 1990's," Everett Huffard.
  • "Preaching Jesus To Muslims," Deborah Chapman.
  • "Contextualizing The Christian Message For The Czech Republic," Jason Locke.

• Volume 5, Number 1 (April 1994)

  • "Recovering the Economics of the Lamb: Affluence in Mission as an Eschatological Problem," Leonard Allen.
  • "Mission Committees: The Crucial Link in World Evangelism," Ed Mathews.
  • "Missions and Information Technology," Richard Chowning.

• Volume 5, Number 2 (October 1994)

  • "Editorial," Ed Mathews.
  • "Missionaries, Gifts, and Good News," Ed Mathews.
  • "Missionary 'Super Moms,'" Karla Hawkins.
  • "An Urgent Plea to the Brotherhood From Experienced Missionaries."
  • "World Survey Charts -- 1994," ACU Missions Dept.
  • "Policy Statement," Ed Mathews.
  • "Guidelines for Writers," Ed Mathews.

• Volume 6, Number 1 (April 1995)

  • "Editorial," Ed Mathews.
  • "Missions Among the World's Suffering Masses," Richard Chowning.
  • "Religious Pluralism and Christian Missions," Ed Mathews.
  • "Advocating the Internet," Gwynneth R. Curtis.
  • "Annotated Bibliography," Michael Landon.
  • "Rewriting the Great Commission," Ed Mathews.

• Volume 6, Number 2 (October 1995)

  • "Editorial," Ed Mathews.
  • "Cognitive Categories and Our Mission Approach," Roger Chapman.
  • "An Interview Schedule for Church Leaders When Visiting Missionaries On The Field," Michael Landon and Ed Mathews.
  • "General Bibliography on China and Christianity in China," Compiled by Ken Sinclair and Gailyn Van Rheenen.

• Volume 7, Number 1 (April 1996)

  • "Editorial," Ed Mathews
  • "Supporting Churches: Evaluation of Their Performance by Missionaries," Ed Mathews
  • "Lying to Yourself and Your Congregation," Warren Roane

• Volume 7, Number 2 (October 1996)

  • "An Intern and AIDS," Janet Allison
  • "Try an Extension Course!" Paul Robison
  • "Jesus and the Demons in the Gospel of Mark," Tod K. Vogt