Mission Today

Author : Michael W. Goheen
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 449 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2014-07-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830895434

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Introducing Christian Mission Today by Michael W. Goheen Pdf

Best Texts of Missiology, Hearts and Minds Bookstore Mission--a driving force in the long Christian story--today is often cast as the embarrassing relative of tall-steeple religiosity. In our wider culture it's now tucked in the endnotes of book-club histories or forms the ghostlike ellipses in the six o'clock news. But in Introducing Christian Mission Today, Michael Goheen brings the vibrant history, motivation and challenges of Christian mission to the fore. Through the centuries Christian mission has always been recalibrating, retooling and reevangelizing. It has repeatedly taken surprising turns as it is carried along by the Spirit of God. Goheen's introduction to mission's biblical, theological and historical dimensions engages the present and anticipates the future. As he unfolds the major issues of the global and urban, the pluralistic and wholistic contexts of mission today, he lays the ground for engaging in God's great kingdom enterprise. This full-scale text incorporates the keen missional insights of Lesslie Newbigin, David Bosch and other formative thinkers. It will be a valued resource not only for those in crosscultural contexts but also for those engaged in reevangelizing the West.

Author : R. Stanton Norman
Publisher : B&H Publishing Group
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0805443789

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The Mission of Today's Church by R. Stanton Norman Pdf

The Mission of Today's Church is a compelling collection of twelve essays from current Baptist leaders addressing three major questions: (1) What does it mean to be a Christian today on individual, group, and societal levels? (2) How can Southern Baptists best work together? and (3) What is next for the Southern Baptist denomination? Those addressing these key topics in-depth include Stan Norman ("Together We Grow: Congregational Polity as a Form of Corporate Sanctification"), Ed Stetzer ("The Missional Nature of the Church"), and Daniel Akin ("Ten Mandates for Southern Baptists"). Among the many other contributors are Chad Brand, Charles Kelley, and Jim Richards.

Author : Stephen B. Bevans and Roger P. Schroeder
Publisher : Orbis Books
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Christianity and culture
ISBN : 9781608330256

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Prophetic Dialogue: Reflections on Christian Mission Today by Stephen B. Bevans and Roger P. Schroeder Pdf

"In this volume, Fathers Bevans and Schroeder address a primary challenge faced by Christians missioners today: How can they bring the Christian tradition to interact respectfully and effectively with members of other cultures and traditions from around the globe and still be prophetic?"--Publisher website

Author : Augustine Kanjamala
Publisher : St Pauls BYB
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Missions
ISBN : 8171092861

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Paths of Mission in India Today by Augustine Kanjamala Pdf

Author : Dorr, Donal
Publisher : Orbis Books
Page : 385 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2014-04-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781608333264

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Mission in Today's World by Dorr, Donal Pdf

The changing face of the world solidly impacts the nature of mission. Donal Dorr demonstrates why engagement with other religions and cultures demands that missionaries understand the importance of dialogue and also forces issues such as inculturation, the struggle for liberation of the poor and oppressed, and the need for reconciliation in conflict-torn regions.

Author : James J. Stamoolis
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2001-11-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781579107994

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Eastern Orthodox Mission Theology Today by James J. Stamoolis Pdf

The purpose of the ASM Series is to publish, without regard for disciplinary, national, or denominational boundaries, scholarly works of high quality and wide interest on missiological themes from the entire spectrum of scholarly pursuits, e.g., theology, history, anthropology, sociology, linguistics, health, education, art, political science, economics, and development, to articulate but a partial list. Always the focus will be on Christian mission. By "mission" in this context is meant a cross-cultural passage over the boundary between faith in Jesus Christ and its absence. In this understanding of mission, the basic functions of Christian proclamation, dialogue, witness, service, fellowship, worship, and nurture are of special concern. How does the transition from one cultural context to another influence the shape and interaction of these dynamic functions? Missiologists know that they need the other disciplines. And other disciplines, we dare to suggest, need missiology, perhaps more than they sometimes realize. Neither the insider's nor the outsider's view is complete in itself. The world Christian mission has through two millennia amassed a rich and well-documented body of experience to share with other disciplines. Interaction will be the hallmark of this Series. It desires to be a channel for talking to one another instead of about one another. Secular scholars and church-related missiologists have too long engaged in a sterile venting of feelings about one another, often lacking in full evidence. Ignorance of and indifference to one another's work has been no less harmful to good scholarship. The promotion of scholarly dialogue among missiologists may, at times, involve the publication of views and positions that other missiologists cannot accept, and with which members of the Editorial Committee do not agree. The manuscripts published reflect the opinions of their authors and are not meant to represent the position of the American Society of Missiology or the Editorial Committee of the ASM Series. We express our warm thanks to various mission agencies whose financial contributions enabled leaders of vision in the ASM to launch this new venture. The future of the ASM series will, we feel sure, fully justify their confidence and support. William J. Danker, Chairperson ASM Series Editorial Committee

Author : Lesslie Newbigin
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 85 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2006-10-23
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781597529242

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Trinitarian Doctrine for Today's Mission by Lesslie Newbigin Pdf

Trinitarian Doctrine for Today's Mission This stimulating little book introduces some of the issues involved in mission in the twentieth century. Newbigin discusses missions from an ecumenical perspective before considering the limits of ecumenicity and the need for truth. He considers that the present situation of the missionary movement has brought the question of the uniqueness and finality of Christ into sharp focus. This question, he argues, and the question of the relation of what God is doing in the mission of the Church and in the secular events of history will only be answered correctly in the framework of a fully and explicitly trinitarian doctrine of God. With and introduction by Eleanor Jackson.

Author : Stephen B. Bevans,Roger P. Schroeder,Roger Schroeder
Publisher : Orbis Books
Page : 513 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2004-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781608330287

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Constants in Context by Stephen B. Bevans,Roger P. Schroeder,Roger Schroeder Pdf

"Mission is handicapped without a sound biblical theology of mission and an understanding of the history of mission leading up to our current context. Constants in Context offers both of these elements. It is mission theology in historical perspective and/or a history of mission that is grounded theologically. The authors describe it as a systematic theology with mission at its core, and a church history shaped by the constant but always contextual Christian traditions. Furthermore it is a constructive contribution to how mission theology needs to be practical and lived out through today's church and in our world. Written collaboratively by Roman Catholic writers Stephen Bevans and Roger Schroeder, both Missionaries of the Divine Word (SVDs). It is a particularly insightful in regard to the history and the various streams of Catholic mission but it also addresses and learns from the other traditions of the church. In fact, one of the book's strengths is its attention to neglected aspects and hidden stories of church and mission history. As a result it is gratifying to be inspired by non-European mission, women in mission and various forgotten or often ignored branches of the church. The book is in three sections: first, there is a framework for cultural contexts and theological constants; second, an in-depth exploration of historical stages and different models for mission; and third, a presentation of theological frameworks for mission. The third section concludes with a case for 'mission as prophetic dialogue' being the most appropriate model for 21st century mission." -- Amazon.com.

Author : Tom Telford,Lois Shaw
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2001-10-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781585584833

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Today's All-Star Missions Churches by Tom Telford,Lois Shaw Pdf

Near the close of the century, Tom Telford was criss-crossing the country researching the best ways to do and support missions. He found that the top missions churches have active, healthy, innovative programs. With the help of missiologists and church missions pastors, he compiled Today's All-Star Missions Churches. Telford's book uses case studies from churches representing a variety of denominations, sizes, and locations. From the detailed descriptions of the churches' missions history, vision, and programming, readers will glean practical ideas for starting or strengthening missions programs in local churches. Each chapter focuses on the unique qualities of a church that has succeeded, ranging from excellence in missionary care to involving children in missions. The successful methods highlighted in this book can be implemented in churches of any size. Missions organization leaders, pastors, and laypeople who want to involve their churches in missions will appreciate this practical and informative book.

Author : Graham Cheesman
Publisher : Presbyterian & Reformed Publishing Company
Page : 167 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Mission of the church
ISBN : 0950765759

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Mission Today by Graham Cheesman Pdf

Author : J. Herbert Kane
Publisher : Baker Publishing Group (MI)
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0801054265

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The Christian World Mission by J. Herbert Kane Pdf

Author : Augusto Rodriguez
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2012-02-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781610974691

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Paradigms of the Church in Mission by Augusto Rodriguez Pdf

In this book Augusto Rodr'guez provides a historical survey of the different paradigms of Christianity in order to understand how and why the church has changed her concept of being the church and of mission. This book will help in understanding how the different paradigms of Christianity, throughout history, have changed the church's self-understanding of being the church and of mission. Rodr'guez's aim is to provide an opportunity for Christians to see the different paradigms the church has gone through and understand the present situation of the church in order to live out as fully as possible the New Testament understanding of its mission and better accomplish the task.

Author : Lucia P. Towne
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 922 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1934
Category : Church work with women
ISBN : WISC:89077049781

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Women and Missions by Lucia P. Towne Pdf

Author : Ajey Lele
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 125 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2013-07-15
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9788132215219

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Mission Mars by Ajey Lele Pdf

The objective of the book is to find an answer to the rationale behind the human quest for the Mars exploration. As a comprehensive assessment for this query is undertaken, it is realized that the basic question ‘Why Mars?’ seeks various responses from technological, economic and geopolitical to strategic perspectives. The book is essentially targeted to understand India’s desire to reach Mars. In the process, it also undertakes some implicit questioning of Mars programmes of various other states essentially to facilitate the setting up of the context for an assessment. The book is divided into two parts: Part I: This covers both science and politics associated with Mars missions in global scenario and discusses the salient features of various Mars Missions undertaken by various countries. Part II: This provides details in regards to India’s Mars Mission.

Author : Craig Ott,Stephen J. Strauss,Timothy C. Tennent
Publisher : Baker Academic
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2010-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780801026621

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Encountering Theology of Mission by Craig Ott,Stephen J. Strauss,Timothy C. Tennent Pdf

Leading evangelical mission experts offer a comprehensive theology of mission text, providing biblical, historical, and contemporary perspectives.