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            <description><![CDATA[Drawing on the Old Testament as an authentic source of Jewish cultural memory and the analytical scholarship of Diaspora Studies, this article spotlights and compares the prominent characteristics of the ancient Israelite diasporic experiences in Egypt, Babylon, and Persia. These experiences are reflected upon from a missional perspective to understand contemporary diasporic experiences of people groups across the globe. Most relevantly, these themes are applied to the modern Sri Lankan diaspora, especially that of Sri Lankan migrant workers in the Persian Gulf.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[In Times of Chaos, Jesus is Our Shepherd]]></title>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Paṭācārā Story and the Book of Job: Suffering and Resilient Faith in Buddhist and Biblical Transformation]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[This article offers a comparative reading of the story of Paṭācārā in Buddhist scripture and the story of Job in the Bible to discover avenues for discipling individuals who have suffered deep trauma into a new spiritual identity within a Buddhist cultural context. Although both characters endured immense suffering, their stories teach resilience, wisdom, and faith within their respective traditions. Paṭācārā in a karmic Buddhist setting and Job in an Israelite monotheistic setting share several thematic similarities, particularly in their experiences of loss and mental struggle. The key difference is the Paṭācārā story’s Buddhist focus on detachment and insight into the universality of suffering (dukkha), and the Job narrative’s emphasis on faith in God’s justice and ultimate restoration. Both narratives highlight the human experience of suffering and the transformative power of wisdom or faith in overcoming it, even contributing to mental health and personal growth.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Beginning with a short account of the author’s journey as an Evangelical–Pentecostal educator, the article outlines the global spread of the Pentecostal-Charismatic movement and describes four prominent features of Pentecostal–Charismatic spirituality. Drawing on Lesslie Newbigin and the apostle Paul, the article offers insights for theological educators involved in the spiritual and ministerial formation of missional practitioners in this Spirit-led movement within the evangelical church.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bilingualism in Acts 21:37-22:2 and Language Choice in Ministry]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[This paper examines the cultural and linguistic implications of bilingualism in Acts 21:37-22:2 and its relevance to the Sri Lankan church. The article examines how Paul’s strategic alternation between Greek and Aramaic in the same incident enables him to locate himself authentically vis-à-vis adversarial audiences. The paper draws parallels with Sri Lankan society where Christianity is perceived as a foreign religion and English language fluency as a mark of socioeconomic power. By examining Paul’s example and its applicability, the paper encourages bilingual Sri Lankan Christians to be conscious of language choice and its implications in the life and ministry of the church.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Proclaiming the Gospel in Sri Lanka: Some Lessons from the Methodist Heritage]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[This article appeals to enduring significance of evangelism as a core tenet of the Methodist movement, rooted John Wesley’s conviction regarding humanity’s spiritual lostness and the redemptive efficacy of the gospel. The author recalls the historical context of early Methodist preaching and turns his attention to the contemporary landscape of evangelism in Sri Lanka with its own cultural nuances, socio-economic realities, and other religious traditions which present complex challenges to the church’s mission. To navigate these complexities, the author proposes a multifaceted evangelistic strategy that integrates a solid theological framework with a commitment to social justice and meaningful engagement with diverse societal segments, including the business sector and intellectual communities. The article emphasizes the crucial role of small groups and the value of communal hymn-singing as a means of theological formation.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[With the launch of the internet the church is additionally confronted with a vast new frontier of cross-cultural missions as billions today seamlessly move between the environs of physical and digital (cyber) ‘space’. The challenge for the church is how to effectively reach and disciple the unreached ‘digital natives’; the emerging generation of, 30 years and younger, who constitute over 50% of the global population today.]]></description>
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