See

http://www.vulnerablemission.com/

for details of regional conferences in the USA in January 2009. ‘Vulnerable Christian Mission’ is that practiced by western missionaries reaching non-westerners using the resources and language of the non-westerners in ministry. By working within the parameters of those being reached, vulnerable missionaries avoid creation of dependency, the prosperity Gospel and the unintended spread of ‘secularism’ in the name of Christ. For more info, see their website (above) or ask a question/comment below by clicking “Comment.”