Participating In God S Mission

Author : Craig Van Gelder,Dwight Zscheile
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2018-01-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781467449670

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Participating in God's Mission by Craig Van Gelder,Dwight Zscheile Pdf

Explores how the church has engaged—and should engage—the American context What might faithful and meaningful Christian witness look like within our changing contemporary American context? After analyzing contemporary challenges and developing a missiological approach for the US church, Craig Van Gelder and Dwight Zscheile reflect on the long, complex, and contested history of Christian mission in America. Five distinct historical periods from the beginning of the colonial era to the dawn of the third millennium are reviewed and critiqued. They then bring the story forward to the present day, discussing current realities confronting the church, discerning possibilities of where and how the Spirit of God might be at work today, and imagining what participating in the triune God’s mission may look like in an uncertain tomorrow.

Author : Christopher J. H. Wright
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310291121

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The Mission of God's People by Christopher J. H. Wright Pdf

Author Chris Wright offers a sweeping biblical survey of the holistic mission of the church, providing practical insight for today's church leaders. Wright gives special emphasis to theological trajectories of the Old Testament that not only illuminate God's mission but also suggest priorities for Christians engaged in God's world-changing work.

Author : William J. Larkin,Joel F. Williams
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Religion
ISBN : UOM:39015047072627

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Mission in the New Testament by William J. Larkin,Joel F. Williams Pdf

This book presents a comprehensive articulation of New Testament teachings on mission from a contemporary American evangelical standpoint. Mission in the New Testament contributes a fresh statement of the biblical foundations of mission, serving as a catalyst for completion of the church's universal mission in this generation.After investigating the historical background of the idea of mission in the Hebrew Scriptures, inter-testamental Judaism, the life of Jesus and the beginnings of the church, the book proceeds in a roughly canonical order through the New Testament. Essays analyze the works of Paul, the Synoptic gospels, Acts of the Apostles, the General Epistles, and the Book of Revelation. Well-versed in the historical-critical method of biblical interpretation, editors and contributors alike offer a cogent argument for recovering the "missional horizon" of the New Testament.

Author : Michael W. Goheen,Jim Mullins
Publisher : Baker Academic
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2019-09-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781493419845

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The Symphony of Mission by Michael W. Goheen,Jim Mullins Pdf

This book argues that God's mission is broad and that all of us can live with missional intentionality by understanding the many facets of missions and focusing on a particular calling. Just like different instruments of a symphony harmonize together, each aspect of human participation in mission--evangelism, justice initiatives, poverty alleviation, faithful work in the marketplace, art--helps us play our part in God's work in the world. Combining expertise from a mission scholar and a working pastor, the book includes practical examples and tools to help readers imagine their part in God's mission.

Author : Christopher J.H. Wright
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 583 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2013-01-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830864966

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The Mission of God by Christopher J.H. Wright Pdf

Winner, 2007 Christianity Today Missions/Global Affairs Book Most Christians would agree that the Bible provides a basis for mission. But Christopher Wright boldly maintains that mission is bigger than that--there is in fact a missional basis for the Bible! The entire Bible is generated by and is all about God's mission. In order to understand the Bible, we need a missional hermeneutic of the Bible, an interpretive perspective that is in tune with this great missional theme. We need to see the "big picture" of God's mission and how the familiar bits and pieces fit into the grand narrative of Scripture. Beginning with the Old Testament and the groundwork it lays for understanding who God is, what he has called his people to be and do, and how the nations fit into God's mission, Wright gives us a new hermeneutical perspective on Scripture. This new perspective provides a solid and expansive basis for holistic mission. Wright emphasizes throughout a holistic mission as the proper shape of Christian mission. God's mission is to reclaim the world--and that includes the created order--and God's people have a designated role to play in that mission.

Author : Scott W. Sunquist
Publisher : Baker Academic
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2013-09-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781441242143

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Understanding Christian Mission by Scott W. Sunquist Pdf

This comprehensive introduction helps students, pastors, and mission committees understand contemporary Christian mission historically, biblically, and theologically. Scott Sunquist, a respected scholar and teacher of world Christianity, recovers missiological thinking from the early church for the twenty-first century. He traces the mission of the church throughout history in order to address the global church and offers a constructive theology and practice for missionary work today. Sunquist views spirituality as the foundation for all mission involvement, for mission practice springs from spiritual formation. He highlights the Holy Spirit in the work of mission and emphasizes its trinitarian nature. Sunquist explores mission from a primarily theological--rather than sociological--perspective, showing that the whole of Christian theology depends on and feeds into mission. Throughout the book, he presents Christian mission as our participation in the suffering and glory of Jesus Christ for the redemption of the nations.

Author : Michael J. Gorman
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 351 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2015-05-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781467442985

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Becoming the Gospel by Michael J. Gorman Pdf

The first detailed exegetical treatment of Paul’s letters from the emerging discipline of missional hermeneutics, Michael Gorman’s Becoming the Gospel argues that Paul’s letters invite Christian communities both then and now to not merely believe the gospel but to become the gospel and, in doing so, to participate in the life and mission of God. Showing that Pauline churches were active public participants in and witnesses to the gospel, Gorman reveals the missional significance of various themes in Paul’s letters. He also identifies select contemporary examples of mission in the spirit of Paul, inviting all Christians to practice Paul-inspired imagination in their own contexts.

Author : Gelder Craig Van (author)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1901
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1467449334

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Participating in God's Mission by Gelder Craig Van (author) Pdf

Author : Arthur F. Glasser,Charles E. Van Engen,Dean S. Gilliland,Shawn B. Redford
Publisher : Baker Academic
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2003-09-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1585583073

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Announcing the Kingdom by Arthur F. Glasser,Charles E. Van Engen,Dean S. Gilliland,Shawn B. Redford Pdf

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.

Author : Harold L. Senkbeil
Publisher : Lexham Press
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2019-06-26
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781683593027

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The Care of Souls by Harold L. Senkbeil Pdf

Drawing on a lifetime of pastoral experience, The Care of Souls is a beautifully written treasury of proven wisdom which pastors will find themselves turning to again and again. Harold Senkbeil helps remind pastors of the essential calling of the ministry: preaching and living out the Word of God while orienting others in the same direction. And he offers practical and fruitful adviceâ€"born out of his five decades as a pastorâ€"that will benefit both new pastors and those with years in the pulpit. In a time when many churches have lost sight of the real purpose of the church, The Care of Souls invites a new generation of pastors to form the godly habits and practical wisdom needed to minister to the hearts and souls of those committed to their care.

Author : Henry T. Blackaby,Avery T. Willis
Publisher : B&H Publishing Group
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780805425536

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On Mission with God by Henry T. Blackaby,Avery T. Willis Pdf

God is on mission and He isn't just giving selected Christians missions experience. He wants every Christian to be on mission with Him.

Author : Mary T. Lederleitner
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2018-11-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830873838

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Women in God's Mission by Mary T. Lederleitner Pdf

Christianity Today 2020 Book of the Year Award, Missions/Global Church Women have advanced God's mission throughout history and around the world. But women often face particular obstacles in ministry. What do we need to know about how women thrive? Mission researcher Mary Lederleitner interviewed and surveyed ninety-five respected women in mission leadership from thirty countries to gather their insights, expertise, and best practices. She unveils how women serve in distinctive ways and identifies key traits of faithful connected leaders. When women face opposition based on their gender, they employ various strategies to carry on with resilience and hope. Real-life stories and case studies shed light on dynamics that inhibit women and also give testimony to God's grace and empowerment in the midst of challenges. Women and men will find resources here for partnering together in effective ministry and mission. Organizations can help women flourish through advocacy, mentoring, and addressing structural issues. Wherever God has invited you to serve and lead, discover that you are not alone as you answer the call.

Author : Tim Monger
Publisher : Langham Publishing
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2023-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781839737732

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Transforming Church by Tim Monger Pdf

The area of community development provides a unique opportunity for the church to partner with God in his mission to see the world transformed. In Transforming Church, Tim Monger draws from over a decade of experience working in integral mission alongside local congregations in East Africa. Providing an overview of the current landscape of African community development, he engages the question of how the church can be truly effective in alleviating poverty and bringing hope to its communities. He explores the theological and biblical foundations for integral mission, alongside its practical realities, and casts a vision for what can be achieved when the church engages the development context in ways that are biblically grounded, culturally appropriate and practically relevant. This book is an excellent resource for practitioners, students and Christian leaders involved, or seeking to be involved, in rural and urban community development, especially in Africa. Transforming Church calls readers to think biblically, theologically and culturally about their work, while inviting them to expand their vision of the church’s role in ushering in the kingdom of God.

Author : Brian Woolnough,Wonsuk Ma
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 287 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2011-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781610970198

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Holistic Mission by Brian Woolnough,Wonsuk Ma Pdf

Holistic mission, or integral mission, implies God is concerned with the whole person, the whole community: body, mind and spirit. Many Christians concentrate only on one aspect. This book reaffirms that to be true to the Bible, to follow the example of Jesus, the church must address the whole person in all their needs. It considers the meaning of the holistic gospel, how it has developed, and implications for the individual Christian, for the local church, for denominations and church groups, for missionary societies, for Christian NGOs, and for theological training institutions. It takes a global, eclectic approach, with 19 writers, church leaders, academics and practitioners, all of whom have much experience in, and commitment to, holistic mission. It addresses critically and honestly one of the most exciting, challenging, and important issues facing the church today. To be part of God's plan for God's people, the church must take holistic mission to the world.

Author : Charles Van Engen
Publisher : William Carey Publishing
Page : 628 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2017-10-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781645081258

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Transforming Mission Theology by Charles Van Engen Pdf

Missiology permeated with theological reflection. This volume is the culmination of Van Engen’s teachings, but takes us to an even deeper level. Since mission is first and foremost God’s mission, theological reflection must be permeated by missiological understanding and our missiology must be permeated with theological reflection. Mission theology is an activity of the Church of Jesus Christ seeking to understand more deeply why, how, when, where, and wherefore the followers of Jesus may participate in God’s mission, in God’s world.