WM 760 Readings in Missions: Understanding Global Missions (Perspectives)

Ministering Cross-Culturally examines the significance of the incarnation for effective cross-cultural ministry. The authors demonstrate that Jesus needed to learn and understand the culture in which he lived before he could undertake his public ministry. The ideas in this book have proven to be successful for thousands of ministers, and the book is destined to be a resource of choice for years to come. Book jacket.

Thoroughly updated and revised--with half of the chapters new to the second edition--Missiology equips the reader with a vast resource on contemporary missions. This graduate-level introduction is divided into five sections (Introduction to the Study of Missiology, Biblical Basis of Missions, Theology of Missions, and Applied Missiology) and offers essays on modern missions issues and methods such as contextualization, spiritual warfare, and orality, as well as chapters on major world religions and cults in North America. A retired missionary and long-time professor of missions, editor John Mark Terry enlists a wide range of evangelical authors, most with significant experience in international or North American missions. Pastors will find helpful information on church planting in North America and on developing a missions-minded church. Students will benefit from the chapters on understanding the call to missions and the current status of world evangelization. All readers will profit from a valuable one-volume reference work on missions.

Christian mission is no longer a matter of missionaries from the West going to the rest of the world. Rather, the growth of Christianity in Latin America, Africa and parts of Asia is eclipsing that of the Western church. In the third millennium of the Christian era, Christian mission is truly global, with missionaries from all places going to all peoples. Veteran missiologist Samuel Escobar presents this introduction to Christian mission today. He explores the new realities of our globalized world and assesses the context of a changing mission field that is simultaneously secular and syncretistic. He also sets forth a thoroughly biblical theology of missions, considering how God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit are at work around the world, with implications for how Christians are to go about the task of global mission.

This book brings together insights from two fields of study: biblical scholarship and missiology. The Great Commission in Matthew's Gospel is often seen as the biblical foundation for mission. The New Testament, however, reflects a variety of models for mission. Each model is examined with regard to historical meaning as well as hermeneutical significance. The final chapter focuses on three issues of great importance for the present situation: unity and diversity in mission, the gospel in relation to cultures, and Bible and dialogue models.

(NSBT) Andreas Kstenberger and Peter O'Brien offer a comprehensive biblical theology of missions, covering the Old Testament, Second Temple Period and the New Testament. Part of the New Studies in Biblical Theology series.

Announcing the Kingdom provides a comprehensive survey of the biblical foundation of mission. It investigates the development of the kingdom of God theme in the Old Testament, describing what the concept tells us about God's mission in creation, the flood, and the covenant with Abraham. It then describes God's mission through the nation of Israel during the exodus, at Mt. Sinai, and through the kings of Israel. The book then examines God's mission as Israel is sent into exile and the stage is set for the Messiah's coming. Finally, the book considers the fulfillment of the kingdom of God through Jesus Christ and the church. It examines Jesus' parables and ministry, his proclamation of God's kingdom among the nations, and the work of the Holy Spirit through the church. Announcing the Kingdom is the product of Arthur Glasser's more than thirty years of teaching and has been used by thousands of students at Fuller Theological Seminary. Now revised by Glasser's colleagues, this study provides mission workers and students with a new understanding of their calling and its biblical foundation.

"[This book] Addresses the urgent need for constructing a holistic biblical perspective in order to appraise the economic, social, ecological, environmental and spiritual impact of globalization and the unprecedented impact of powerful agricultural technologies and marketing systems. Holistic biblical perspectives reference ancient Hebrew insights about responsible freedom for "keeping" the land by people created in the image of God as representatives commissioned to stewardship and justice." -From the Foreword by C. Dean Freudenberger

This exhaustive theology of missions focuses on theory and biblical mandates for missions as a vital part of theology. George Peters, a foremost missions authority, considers both liberal and conservative views, although his own stance is solidly evangelical.

Partnership With The Unreached. One of the original books on the subject. The book was recommended (and the subject elaborated on) by the late Christy Wilson, who popularized the issue of "tentmaking" again in our more recent missionary history. This book provides a historical overview and encourages Christian (business) professionals to apply their skills for both profit AND the transformation of those in need around the world.

. . . an unprecedented mix of pentecostal theology and mission practice, virtually a manifesto for pentecostal missions in the nineties . . . the fullest and finest missiological treatise originating within classical Pentecostalism available." Russell P. Spittler

The world has changed much since earlier Western missionaries set sail across the seas. And as a new millennium dawns, even greater global and cultural changes are overtaking us. Yet missions has remained much the same.In Changing the Mind of Missions James F. Engle and William A. Dyrness offer a courageous analysis of the challenges facing North American and other Western Christian missions:How can we work within a world context that is shifting from modernity to postmodernity?How can we reverse our assumption that missions means going from "here" to "there"?How can we recapture the vitality and comprehensiveness of the gospel for the complex plight of today's world?How can we reexamine our commitments to programs and strategies in light of the baseline fact that we are engaged in God's mission?Here is a book that is sure to spark conversation among missionaries, students of missions, mission leaders and church mission committees. It points a way forward with the goal of increasing the spread of the gospel by every means possible to every corner of our world.

Jesus sends us into the world just as the Father sent him. And yet thousands of years later Christians continue to disagree on what this involves. Some believe that the focus of Christian mission is evangelizing and "saving souls." Others emphasize global justice issues or relief and development work. Is either view correct on its own? John Stott's classic book presents an enduring and holistic view of Christian mission that is just as needed today. Newly updated and expanded by Christopher J. H. Wright, Christian Mission in the Modern World provides a biblically based approach to mission that addresses both spiritual and physical needs. With his trademark and unparalleled clarity and conviction, Stott illuminates how the Great Commission itself not only assumes the proclamation that makes disciples, but also teaches obedience to the Great Commandment of love and service. Wright has expertly updated the original book and demonstrates the continuing relevance of Stott's prescient thinking. This balanced approach to mission offers timeless guidance for current and future Christians to embrace Jesus' unconflicted and holistic model of ministry.

Culture/CommunicationDissertation SeriesEMS SeriesHinduismHistory/BiographiesHolismIslamLatin AmericaMediaMedicalMember CareMission StrategyPerspectivesPrayer/WorshipReferenceSEANET SeriesSending/SupportingThe Great CommissionTraining/EducationWEA SeriesWomen Church Multiplication Guide (Revised Edition)The Miracle of Church Reproductionby: George Patterson (Author), Richard Scoggins (Author)List Price: $13.99Our Price: $11.19add to cart Login to save this to your wish list DescriptionThis book is very practical in addressing the topics of church multiplication from ten points of view in response to Jesus' command. "As our teams apply the Biblical principles explained in these pages, we see fruit: disciples are made, churches are born and multiply." -Kevin Sutter, Church Planting Coach, Youth With A Mission

This book, the first definitive treatment of the DAWN (Discipling a Whole Nation) movement, will certainly take its place as one of the premier missiological works of the closing years of the 20th Century. It is a book which has all the marks of a classic even before it gets to the bookstore shelves. Only an individual with an extraordinary gift of faith could look out on a troubled and confusing world and see the power of God moving so strongly that there would be one church within easy access of every 400 to 1,000 persons on earth by the end of the century. My personal association with Jim Montgomery spans more than two decades. Knowing him is knowing a man of God who not only accurately perceives God's long-range purposes, but has the courage to step out and take the risks often necessary to serve him as those purposes take shape. This book is not only the story of DAWN, but it is the warm and moving story of Jim and Lyn Montgomery as they have given their bodies as a living sacrifice for the completion of the Great Commission. Nothing exemplifies their faith and courage more than the bold step they took in mid-career to leave a comfortable position in an established mission agency to pioneer Dawn Ministries, fully expecting to lose their home, their car, their regular income and who knows what else. And nothing could highlight God's faithfulness more than his constant, loving provision of their needs ever since.

Have Christians underestimated the power of God s truth to transform entire societies? In Discipling Nations, Darrow Miller builds a powerful and convincing thesis that God s truth not only breaks the spiritual bonds of sin and death but can free whole societies from deception and poverty. Completely revised and updated for the third edition, Discipling Nations will challenge, reenergize, and equip Christians everywhere who labor to see His kingdom come, His will be done. Darrow Miller is one of the most influential people in my life. And one of the primary ways he has impacted me is through this classic book. In fact, the older I get, the more I can see the wisdom Darrow has packed into every page. I urge you to take up and read. Brian Fikkert, coauther of When Helping Hurts

Introduction -- Aerial reconnaissance -- Transformation by osmosis: the reformed tradition -- Over against: the Anabaptist tradition -- Expect a miracle: the third wave tradition -- Sociological Bible: the social science tradition -- Reaching for a consensus: summary.

Using a fun, comprehensive approach, Funding Your Ministry Whether You’re Gifted or Not addresses the obstacles faced by anyone in ministry who raises personal support. Ideal for missionaries, pastors, Christian organizations, and other fund-raisers, Funding Your Ministry will help answer your questions and put you on the biblical path for recruiting and maintaining donor support.
This 219-page book starts with a thorough teaching on a biblical perspective of fundraising, then presents practical fundraising strategies, including making appeals to individuals and churches, writing newsletters, and donor ministry. Not only is this book packed with vital information—it’s actually fun to read!

A collection of essays from the Iguassu Missiological Consultation addressing the globalization of Christian mission.

First published in 1972 by SCM Press, The Go-Between God is here re-issued in our prestigious SCM Classics series.
In 1967 John V Taylor was invited to give the Cadbury Lectures in Theology at the University of Birmingham. The experience then stimulated him to the extend he felt compelled to rewrite the original series of eight lectures which now make up the chapters of The Go-Between God.

This new edition contains a new Foreword by David Wood, John V Taylor’s great admirer. The Reverend Dr David Wood is Rector of Joondalup, Western Australia and the Anglican Chaplain to Edith Cowan University, Perth, Australia.

Part I. Practice in the mission of world evangelism (Matt. 9:25-10:42) -- 1. The great harvest field: vision of world evangelism (Matt. 9:35-38) -- 2. The twelve apostles: workers in the harvest (Matt. 10:1-4) -- 3. The first mission: application then and now (Matt. 10:5-15) -- 4. The apostolic mission: instruction for today (Matt. 10:16-23) -- 5. The age-long mission: the disciples' relation to Christ (Matt. 10:24-33) -- 6. The age-long mission: the disciples' relation to others (Matt. 10:34-42) -- Part 2. Principles for the mission of world evangelism (Matt. 13:1-53; Mark 4:21-29) -- 7. Jesus' introduction of parables (Matt. 13:1-3a) -- 8. Parable on men's response to the word (Matt. 13:3b-9, 18-23) -- 9. Jesus' reason for speaking parables (Matt 13:10-17) -- 10. The Christian's duty of propagating the good news (Mark 4:21-25) -- 11. Parable on the need for missionary patience (mark 4:26-29) -- 12. Parable on evil within the church (Matt. 13:24-30, 36-43) -- 13. Parables on quiet workings of the church (Matt. 13:31-33) -- 14. Parables for disciples only (Matt. 13:44-50) -- 15. Parable on preparedness (Matt. 13:51-53) -- Part III. Paul's mandate for going and sending (Rom. 10 and 15) -- 16. Argument for a special mission (Rom. 10) -- 17. Argument for some to go and others to send (Rom. 15) -- Part IV. Jesus' post-resurrection sayings -- 18. Ascension day and Easter evening (Acts 1:8; John 20:21-23; Luke 24:44-47; Mark 16:15-16) -- 19. The great commission (Matt. 28:19-20).

Is there any relation between the Christian hope and human hopes and aspirations? Does the wish for a better life have no relation to the salvation God offers to all people? This book attempts to address these questions as a whole by way of an essay in biblical theology. It seeks to respond to the fundamental issue: what is the biblical view of God's mission in the world? It may be that Scripture approached on its own terms, without some preconception about what the church has always believed about evangelism, will clarify the issues. For in Scripture God is obviously interested in the whole person, embedded as he or she is in the whole of creation and inserted in a particular history.

This new edition of a bestselling textbook (over 185,000 copies sold) draws on key biblical texts to demonstrate that worship is the ultimate goal of the church and that proper worship is the ultimate goal of the church and that proper worship fuels missionary outreach. John Piper offers a biblical defense of God's supremacy in all things, providing readers with a sound theological foundation for missions. He examines whether Jesus is the only way to salvation and issues a passionate plea for God-centeredness in the missionary enterprise, seeking to define the scope of the task and the means for reaching "all nations." The third edition has been revised and expanded throughout and includes new material on the prosperity gospel. The book is essential reading for those involved in or preparing for missions work. It also offers enlightment for college and seminary students, pastors, youth workers, campus ministers, and all who want to connect their labours to God's global purposes.

Walter Kaiser questions the notion that the New Testament represents a deviation from God's supposed intention to save only the Israelites. He argues that--contrary to popular opinion--the older Testament does not reinforce an exclusive redemptive plan. Instead, it emphasizes a common human condition and God's original and continuing concern for all humanity. Kaiser shows that the Israelites' mission was always to actively spread to gentiles the Good News of the promised Messiah. This new edition adds two new chapters, freshens material throughout, expands the bibliography, and includes study questions.

Eastern insights on the task of applying all of Scripture to the task of evangelizing a diverse world.

An evangelical authority on church mission encounters the issues and content of tomorrow's missions theology in a series of essays.

The one gospel is understood in and shaped by many cultures. In this book authors from various parts of the world describe examples of such contextual understandings of the gospel message. The volume contains accounts of Jesus as rice in a Korean and as guru in a South-Indian setting; churches in secular and individualistic societies on both sides of the Atlantic struggling to understand the gospel anew; Christians in East Asian megalopolises trying to inculturate faith in their local cultures; women in African countries suffering poverty and threatened by the spread of diseases, raising the question whether the churches should stick to monogamy or make room for polygamy? These examples entail serious questions for the churches. In what does the unity of the worldwide church consist and how strong is its witness if various contexts yield different interpretations of the gospel? Is cross-cultural understanding in the church possible?

Aimed at bringing contemporary concerns in mission theology to a wide-reading public, this volume flows from Newbigin's extensive experience in the mission field and from lectures developed especially to prepare men and women for missionary service. Newbigin describes the Christian mission as the declaration of an open secret—open in that it is preached to all nations, secret in that it is manifest only to the eyes of faith. The result is a thoroughly biblical attempt to lead the church to embrace its Christ-given task of presenting the gospel in our complex modern world. This revised edition includes a helpful index and a new preface.

Many governments around the world still do not allow the gospel of Jesus Christ to be preached freely. Even in open countries, many people groups still strongly resist outside influences and hold tenaciously to their traditions.Is there a way to reach across these barriers with the light of truth and a heart of love? Yes. In this fast-paced book, you will get a whirlwind tour of the world that remains virtually untouched by Christianity. In addition, the author offers creative stragies for penetrating those parts of the world that have been most resistant.It is exciting. It is practical. And it is a grand venture that you can be part of.

Too often, the desire to accomplish ministry is squashed under the fear and perceived burden of raising the necessary funds. Break through that perception into a reality where you reach out and effectively develop relationships that quickly allow you to reach your personal or organizational funding and prayer support goals. With this new and expanded version of People Raising as your guide, it is possible!Veteran ministry leader, William Dillon, takes you through the basics of developing a philosophy and correct attitude toward fundraising, right through the necessary practical skills and techniques to do it confidently. This tried and proven manual has been updated to include new sections on social media, coaching, mastering six critical support raising skills, and confronting the "Fear Factor". It's a highly practical guide that provides the well-honed tools you need to finance the ministry to which God has called you. So if you are looking for a strategic action plan that will reduce the time involved to raise funds and will leave you feeling hopeful and confident, People Raising is for you!

Based on the comprehensive Worldwide Perspectives, this briefer study looks at God's work in the world through the same dynamic perspectives as the larger edition. Designed to mobilize God's people to connect their lives to His Kingdom purposes, Perspectives Exposure explores God's unchanging purposes and investigates how His global plan is unfolding in our generation. Ideal for individual study, Sunday-school classes, short-term team preparation, church-based training institutes, or interdenominational courses, this thought-provoking material develops global vision in practical and world-changing ways.

4th Edition Study GuideCompanion to the Perspectives on the World Christian Movement - Reader, 4th Ed.

Introduction. Beginnings ; Perspective ; Strategy ; Management ; Management for mission -- Step 1 : defining the mission. Mission and evangelization ; Defining your mission -- Step 2 : the people to be reached. A people-centered approach ; Defining and describing peoples and people groups ; Understanding peoples and people groups -- Step 3 : the force for evangelization. The people available ; The organizations available -- Step 4 : means and methods. Selecting means and methods ; Developing means and methods -- Step 5 : defining an approach. Planning the strategy ; Assumptions -- Step 6 : anticipated outcomes. Movement toward Christ ; The resulting church ; Ready for results -- Step 7 : your role. Who are you? ; Where do you fit? -- Step 8 : planning. Goals for evangelization ; Plans for evangelization -- Step 9 : act. Taking action -- Step 10 : evaluation. Evaluation.

Offers a biblical and practical approach to church planting using cultural and experiential data to facilitate the founding of new churches in unreached areas of the world.

Ordinary believers are stepping into the streets to pray effectively for their neighbors. With eyes open to real needs and with ears open to the promptings of God's Spirit, intercession becomes an adventure. We have never been so aware of the need to contend for our cities against a rising tide of spiritual evil. As a result, multitudes of Christians worldwide have begun to prayerwalk their cities and nations. Prayerwalking gives you a practical menu of proven ideas to begin preparing whole cities for spiritual awakening. Biblical insights will build your faith to voice city-size prayers. And the stories and statements of more than one hundred prayerwalking Christians will fire your imagination for your first steps.

World maps are being redrawn. Governments are changing. Overwhelmed by a world of fresh possibilities, people around the globe are spiritually hungry perhaps as never before. Each new day brings unprecedented opportunities for reaching every people group with the gospel of Jesus Christ.Run With the Vision outlines the remarkable breakthroughs taking place in our world, identifies the doors opening to the gospel, and shows how churches can become active, mobilizing, missionary-sending congregations without abandoning local concerns.This book will show you how to:Discover your place in God's plan to reach the nations.Ignite a passion for the world in your church or campus group.Develop a ministry strategy that embraces God's "big picture" vision.Bill and Amy Stearns, authors of Catch the Vision 2000, and Bob Sjogren, co-founder and associate director of FRONTIERS, suggest a truly exciting and practical plan for the 21st-century church. Their message is ideal for self-study, a Bible study quarterly, or Sunday school classes for high schoolers to college-age and adults!Mobilizer. Sender. Welcomer. Goer.Where do you fit into what God is doing today?

Lesslie Newbigin was one of the twentieth century's most significant missionaries, and his seminal thinking on the church in today's multicultural world has yet to be fully appreciated. A Scandalous Prophet presents the first serious attempt to wrestle with—and in some ways extend—Newbigin's missiological vision.
Scholars from across the cultural, theological, and ecclesiological spectrums engage to new depths all of Newbigin's major themes. Ending with a comprehensive annotated bibliography of Newbigin's work, this volume is an essential reference on Newbigin's thought and an excellent introduction to current issues in mission.

Stories of remarkable conversions taking place around the globe through power evangelism

The earth shall be filled. The time of the end -- His glory made visible -- England: modeling the strategy -- Understanding DAWN -- DAWN around the world. Zimbabwe: the challenge of Africa -- Latin America: key to world evangelization -- India: DAWN and the unreached -- USA: "Last of the giants" -- The end of the age. Western missions in crisis -- Then the end will come.

When The Third Force in Missions was first published in 1985, Paul Pomerville sought to draw attention to the Pentecostal contribution to missions. At that time, he argued there was an "information gap" regarding the size of this movement, in spite of "two waves" of worldwide Pentecostal renewal. He argued that this gap existed because of evangelical bias against Pentecostalism, bias against "charismatics" in mainline churches, ethnocentrism toward Pentecostals in the developing world, and faulty reporting. Thirty years later, Pomerville once again argues the importance of the global Pentecostal movement, seeking to correct the ongoing tunnel vision of world missions programs, which since the Protestant Reformation have tended to ignore the Holy Spirit's work in today's missions. In this book, Pomerville exposes the serious methodological and theological flaws of such a one-sided position.

One million American Christians live and work abroad. They are not missionaries. These people are students, administrators, engineers, teachers, and doctors in other countries. They could be called "tentmakers" Just as the Apostle Paul used his vocation, tentmaking, to finance his witness to the churches, so today's tentmakers support themselves with their own hands and minds, shining the light of Christ around them. "We err" suggests author J. Christy Wilson, Jr, "when we assign personal evangelism at home to the lay Christian but missions work abroad only to the specialist" Tentmaking is available to everyone. Today's Tentmakers is a handbook which is of value not only to the prospective tentmaker, but also to the Christian planning to travel overseas. You'll discover here information about foreign travel and employment, support organizations, language training, moving, cultural adjustment, and politics. Whether you are a student or teacher, housewife or doctor, Today's Tentmakers is an opportunity of adventure and service in God's work.

This book fills the need for a single-volume introduction to the concept of Christian mission and the complex theological and practical issues revolving around it. Part one addresses foundational and methodological questions; part two presents the seven major missiological themes (evangelism, gospel and culture, justice, religious pluralism, violence and peacemaking, ecology, ecumenism); and part three addresses the nature of the relationship between the organized church and the missio dei (mission of God).Although Christologically grounded, it works from within a Trinitarian understanding of the missio dei and recognizes the mutuality of the local/global dynamics of Christian mission. Discussions of evangelism and social justice issues, as well as questions of religious pluralism, environmental issues, war and peace issues are included. Each chapter ends with study questions, making the text useful in congregational study group settings and in the classroom.

Ever since the Apostle Paul had a job making tents to support his work of spreading the gospel, tentmakers have played an important role in the fulfillment of the Great Commission. This workbook is a practical guide to following in Paul's footsteps.