Mission in Praise, Word, and Deed
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Listening to the Voices of Global Practitioners
In Christian mission, we cross boundaries between the people of God and the not-yet people of God, declaring ?[God's] glory among the nations? (Ps 96:3). Mission begins and ends in worship. In mission, we proclaim the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ. We also care for the whole person. Thus, at its core, mission intertwines praise, word, and deed.
This book represents the latest in missiological thinking. Though some contributors are scholars and even professors, most are field practitioners ?evangelists, church planters, Bible translators, medical professionals, refugee workers, and community development specialists. Based on decades of faithful service, they report on what they have learned about mission. Mission in Praise, Word, and Deed addresses a wide range of critical concerns, such as informal theological education, Bible translation, business as mission, trauma care, and working on multicultural teams.
As we ponder best mission practices, it's wise to hear from global practitioners?those who have been at it for a long time. This book represents the diversity of the global church. They are men and women from Africa, Asia, Latin America, North America, and Europe who have served or presently serve in places across the world. These contributors share the conviction that the future of missions involves a growing global church and missionary workforce joining hands to complete the Great Commission amid severe opposition and disruption.
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Edward L. Smither (PhD, University of Wales; PhD, University of Pretoria) serves as Professor of Intercultural Studies and History of Global Christianity and Dean of the College of Intercultural Studies at Columbia International University. Previously, he served for fourteen years in intercultural ministry in North Africa, France, and the United States. His previous books include Christian Mission: A Concise Global History and Mission in the Way of Daniel.
Jessica A. Udall (PhD, Columbia International University) is professor of Intercultural Studies at Evangelical Theological College in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and adjunct professor of Intercultural Studies at Columbia International University. For more information, visit www.jessicaudall.com.
Content
Preface
Edward L. Smither
Introduction: Trends in the Past and Future of Global Mission
Robert J. Priest
Part One: Mission in Praise
Chapter 1: The Future of Mission is Local Worship
Robin P. Harris
Chapter 2: Trauma Care and the Arts in Mission
Wendy Atkins
Chapter 3: Prayer and Spiritual Warfare in Global Mission
David Cashin and Victor H. Cuartas
Part Two: Mission in Word?Evangelism
Chapter 4: Evangelism in One Verse
Bill Jones
Chapter 5: Evangelism in a Secular World
Raphael Anzenberger
Chapter 6: Gospel-Centered Relationships with Muslims
Trevor Castor
Chapter 7: Lessons Learned in Sharing Christ with Muslims
Phillip Smith (pseudonym)
Chapter 8: Building God's Kingdom in Public Universities
Danny McCain
Part Three: Mission in Word?Discipleship and Training
Chapter 9: Experiencing the Adventure of Bible Translation
Ted B. Wingo
Chapter 10: Informal Theological Education: The Case of Shepherds Global Classroom
Timothy Keep
Chapter 11: Critical Shifts: Lessons in Church Planting in Europe
Dietrich Schindler
Chapter 12: Coaching Church Planters in Central Europe, Russia, and Central Asia
Rick Amos
Part Four: Mission in Deed
Chapter 13: Mission as Transformation: Five Critical Elements
Bekele Shanko
Chapter 14: We Cracked the Code: Lessons Learned in Business as Mission
Brent McHugh
Chapter 15: Long-Term Medical Mission in the Middle East
Dae-Young Lee
Chapter 16: Best Practices in Short-Term Medical Mission
Jill McElheny
Chapter 17: Best Practices for Refugee Ministry in the Middle East
Jairo de Oliveira
Part Five: The People of Praise, Word, and Deed in Mission
Chapter 18: Revitalizing the House Church Tradition: A Viable Path for the Churches in China
Zhiqiu Xu
Chapter 19: From South to North: Sub-Saharans in the Mission of God
William A. Brown
Chapter 20: Lessons Learned on Multicultural Teams
Sean Christensen
Chapter 21: Majority World Partnerships in Mission
Ken Katayama
Part Six: Final Reflections
Chapter 22: A Piece in God's Global Mission Puzzle
Steve Richardson
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