Missions In The 21st Century

Author : Andrew Finlay Walls
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Religion
ISBN : STANFORD:36105131697018

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Mission in the Twenty-first Century by Andrew Finlay Walls Pdf

Aimed at practitioners, church leaders, academics, and students of mission and world Christianity, Mission in the Twenty-First Century provides fresh insights on the theology and practice of mission in our age. It brings together scholarly reflection on practice, case studies and stories, and questions for discussion. Addressing the "five marks of mission ? evangelism and proclamation, discipleship, social service, social transformation, and ecological concern ? chapters examine these marks in the context of such important factors as globalization, migration, Islam, "old Christendom," and peace and reconciliation. In addition to the editors, the international group of contributors includes Desmond Tutu, Jehu Hanciles, Anne Marie Kool, David Zac Nirigiye, Tony Gittins, Lamin Sanneh, Ashish Crispal, Melba Maggay, Hami Tutu Chapman, Gerald Pilay, Kwame Bediako, and Moonjang Lee.

Author : Alan R. Johnson
Publisher : William Carey Publishing
Page : 334 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2009-06-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780878080342

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Apostolic Function by Alan R. Johnson Pdf

In the past we have focused on the “why” of missions in terms of motives, the “what” of missions in terms of the content of the message, and the “how” of missions in terms of methodologies and strategies, but the “where” question, in terms of where we send cross-cultural workers, has simply been assumed; it has meant crossing a geographic boundary. In Apostolic Function in 21st Century Missions, Alan R. Johnson introduces the idea of apostolic function as the paradigm of missionary self-identity that reminds us to focus our efforts on where Christ is not named. He then examines in detail the “where” paradigm in missions, frontier mission missiology, with a sympathetic critique and a review of the major contributions of unreached people group thinking. Johnson concludes by illustrating his notion of seeking to integrate missions paradigms and discussing of issues that relate specifically to the “where” questions of missions today. 2nd in the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary, J. Philip Hogan World Missions Series

Author : Timothy C. Tennent
Publisher : Kregel Academic
Page : 562 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780825438837

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Invitation to World Missions by Timothy C. Tennent Pdf

A primary resource introducing missions for the passionate follower of Christ

Author : Tom Telford,Lois Shaw
Publisher : Shaw
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Evangelistic work
ISBN : 0877885788

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Missions in the 21st Century by Tom Telford,Lois Shaw Pdf

In this intriguing and challenging book, Tom Telford analyzes the state of world missions today and discusses the mistakes most North American mission agencies and local churches make. With enthusiasm, wit, and candor, he offers solid, biblical suggestions to prepare members of the local church for the whole new ballgame of world missions in the new century.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2021-10-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9789004494312

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Fullness of Life for All by Anonim Pdf

This important book is needed today. The challenges that Christian churches face have changed immensely in the last quarter-century. One of the central issues facing the churches everywhere in the world is their missionary presence in their nations and societies. The authors of this volume are among the world’s leading missiological thinkers and represent major Christian traditions in Europe, Africa, and North America. In this new century, the Christian church faces new situations that include, for example, the fall of communism; the globalization of culture; cultural and religious minorities and multiple religious majorities in nearly every country; ethnic and interreligious tensions; relativism and individualism in Western culture; the rise of a global impact of a postmodern world view; poverty in poor countries and in urban areas in wealthy countries; and the decline of Western cultural authority and, with notable exceptions, of religious authority generally. This book speaks of ways in which Christian churches are seeking to respond to these challenges. The purpose of this book is to describe some of the main challenges facing the churches in mission today, particularly with reference to inter-religious conversations all over the world. The title of this volume has been derived from the theme of the 24th General Assembly of the World Alliance of Reformed Churches (WARC) at Accra in August, 2004 whose theme is, “That All May Have Life in Fullness.”

Author : Norman R. Schulze
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Nuclear fusion
ISBN : UIUC:30112106713503

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Fusion Energy for Space Missions in the 21st Century by Norman R. Schulze Pdf

Author : Norman R. Schulze
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Electronic
ISBN : NASA:31769000520885

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Fusion Energy for Space Missions in the 21st Century: Executive Summary by Norman R. Schulze Pdf

Author : Barbara K. Townsend,Kevin James Dougherty
Publisher : Jossey-Bass
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Education
ISBN : STANFORD:36105122921112

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Community College Missions in the 21st Century by Barbara K. Townsend,Kevin James Dougherty Pdf

This volume reexamines the community college's functional missions in the context of both long-established and emerging societal missions. Written for college leaders, scholars, and policymakers, Community College Missions in the 21st Century addresses the most pressing questions concerning community colleges, including: Is the societal mission of a community college to provide postsecondary education to students who might not otherwise obtain it, or to be responsive to the needs of local communities, including business and industry? Should its dominant functional mission be to provide transfer education so that students can eventually attain a baccalaureate, or should the institution concentrate on workforce training and continuing education? Given demographic shifts and pressures to be accountable and demonstrate student learning, are the traditional community college missions still relevant? What makes discussions of community college missions so intriguing is that the answer to each of these questions is potentially yes, depending on one's perspective on the role of community colleges in America's education system. This volume examines these questions and others through various perspectives, using specific case studies and examining broader, more national perspectives. This is the 136th volume of New Directions for Community Colleges, a quarterly journal published by Jossey-Bass. Click here to view the entire list of titles from New Directions for Community Colleges.

Author : Mike Barnett,Robin Martin
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 641 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2012-07-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830859856

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Discovering the Mission of God by Mike Barnett,Robin Martin Pdf

Biblical Foundations Book Award "God cannot lead you on the basis of information you do not have." —Ralph Winter What is God's mission in the world? For anyone passionate about discovering God's heart for the nations, Discovering the Mission of God will reveal his plans for you. Written by 21st-century field workers, scholars and church leaders, this book weaves together the basic components of God?s global mission and challenges readers to identify where they fit in the mission of God. Discovering the Mission of God explores the mission of God as presented in the Bible, expressed throughout church history and in cutting-edge best practices being used around the world today. Drawing from a new generation of scholar-practitioners, this comprehensive reader provides global perspective, recent missiological research, case studies, recommended further readings and relevant discussion questions at the end of each chapter. Contributors include: Bryan E. Beyer Karen O'Dell Bullock R. Bruce Carlton Gary R. Corwin Don Dent Robert Edwards Nathan Evans David Garrison H. Al Gilbert Kevin Greeson Jim Haney J. Scott Holste R. Alton James Patrick Lai William J. Larkin Christopher R. Little Alex Luc Stan May Clyde Meador A. Scott Moreau D. Kurt Nelson Howard Norrish Meg Page John Piper Robert L. Plummer Jerry Rankin Nik Ripken Tom Steffen Ed Stetzer John Mark Terry LaNette W. Thompson Greg Turner Preben Vang Joel. F. Williams Christopher J. H. Wright William R. Yount Discovering the Mission of God is an indispensable resource for anyone wanting a better picture of what God is doing in the world and how to find one's place in God's global plan.

Author : Allen Yeh
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 277 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2016-11-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830899265

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Polycentric Missiology by Allen Yeh Pdf

The Edinburgh 1910 World Missionary Conference was the most famous missions conference in modern church history. A century later, five conferences on five continents displayed the landscape of global mission at the dawn of the third millennium: Tokyo 2010, Edinburgh 2010, Cape Town 2010, 2010Boston, and CLADE V (San José, 2012). These five events provide a window into the state of world Christianity and contemporary missiology. Missiologist Allen Yeh, the only person to attend all five conferences, chronicles the recent history of world mission through the lenses of these landmark events. He assesses the legacy of Edinburgh 1910 and the development of world Christianity in the following century. Whereas Edinburgh 1910 symbolized Christendom's mission "from the West to the rest," the conferences of 2010-12 demonstrate the new realities of polycentric and polydirectional mission—from everyone to everywhere. Yeh's accounts of the conferences highlight the crucial missiological issues of our era: evangelism, frontier missions, ecumenism, unengaged and post-Christian populations, reconciliation, postmodernities, contextualization, postcolonialism, migration, and more. What emerges is a portrait of a contemporary global Christian mission that encompasses every continent, embodying good news for all nations.

Author : Jerry Rankin,Ed Stetzer
Publisher : B&H Publishing Group
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2010-06-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433671753

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Spiritual Warfare and Missions by Jerry Rankin,Ed Stetzer Pdf

The mission of God to “Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit” (Matthew 28:19, HCSB) is a major target of spiritual warfare today. In this new book by International Mission Board president Jerry Rankin and noted missiologist Ed Stetzer, the authors call out Satan’s ongoing strategy to convince Christians that the Great Commission is optional. Through deceit, he is eroding the authoritative mandate of Scripture, leading believers to tell themselves that international discipleship is a task better left to denomination and mission agencies—not the sort of kingdom work that every believer can do. But for every evil success, Rankin and Stetzer point to where Satan is failing, thus encouraging readers to renew their passion to declare God’s glory among the nations. Indeed, by taking up the call to action here, we can be sure that the kingdoms of the world will become the kingdom of the Lord.

Author : Samuel Escobar
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2003-11-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830833016

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The New Global Mission by Samuel Escobar Pdf

Veteran missiologist Samuel Escobar explores the new realities of our globalized world, assesses the context of a changing mission field, sets forth a thoroughly biblical theology of missions, and considers implications for how Christians are to go about the task of global mission.

Author : Mike Barnett
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 640 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Missions
ISBN : 1461937612

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Discovering the Mission of God by Mike Barnett Pdf

Discovering the Mission of God explores the mission of God as expressed in the Bible, throughout church history and in cutting-edge practices being used around the world today.

Author : Rochelle Cathcart Scheuermann,Edward L. Smither
Publisher : William Carey Publishing
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2016-09-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780878089413

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Controversies in Mission by Rochelle Cathcart Scheuermann,Edward L. Smither Pdf

Crossing social, cultural, and religious barriers and making disciples of all nations has probably never been without some level of controversy. This book is an attempt to hit the pause button on this rapid-paced world and to reflect on how we do mission, especially in light of the new layers of complexity that globalization brings. While the contributors engage in new aspects of mission and cultural encounter unique to the twenty-first century, the underlying issues of each chapter are age-old topics that have reared their heads at various times throughout history: priorities in mission, power struggles, perspectives on cultural others, and contextualization. With that in mind, our aims are twofold: (1) to carefully consider issues causing tension and contention within current mission thought, practice and strategy and then (2) to engage in serious but charitable dialogue for the sake of God’s mission and the salvation of all peoples.

Author : Michael Frost,Alan Hirsch
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2013-03-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781441241092

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The Shaping of Things to Come by Michael Frost,Alan Hirsch Pdf

In a time when the need for and the relevance of the Gospel has seldom been greater, the relevance of the church has seldom been less. The Shaping of Things to Come explores why the church needs to rebuild itself from the bottom up. Frost and Hirsch present a clear understanding of how the church can change to face the unique challenges of the twenty-first century. This missional classic has been thoroughly revised and updated.