Three heavy hitters from Dallas Theological Seminary (Pocock), Abilene Christian University (Van Rheenen), and Fuller Theological Seminary (McConnell) tackle the rapidly changing context in which evangelical missionaries attempt to bring people to faith in Christ and to establish them in biblical values. This volume is the second in a textbook series published by Baker.
They divide their work into three major parts: "The Global Context," "The Missional Context," and "The Strategic Context." Each part includes four chapters, so this work is both definitive and exhaustive. "The Global Context" is especially compelling, because rarely in a missiological text do we find such subjects as economic globalization, migration of peoples, HIV/AIDS, and children at risk. It's a great loss to the cause of world missions when missionaries try to do their work without giving sufficient attention to these non-missions subjects.
Parts 2 and 3 handle down-to-earth matters creatively and practically: things like spiritual warfare, reaching "closed" countries, self-support, new technologies, and contextualization.
Overall, this work is valuable literature because of the depth and scope of the material. It is also greatly enhanced by interesting sidebars, discussion questions, and a 22-page reference list.
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Singer of “Satan, Bite the Dust!” and “R.I.O.T. (Righteous Invasion of Truth)” believed in the power of celebrity and spectacle to draw people to Jesus.
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The largest Christian adoption agency is now calling on “Christians with diverse beliefs” as it aims to serve more children under a new inclusion policy.
How I learned that the same God who numbered the stars knew and loved me personally.
Singer of “Satan, Bite the Dust!” and “R.I.O.T. (Righteous Invasion of Truth)” believed in the power of celebrity and spectacle to draw people to Jesus.
Author of ‘Effective Biblical Counseling,’ ‘Inside Out,' ‘Shattered Dreams,’ and ‘SoulTalk’ taught that aching souls long for the Triune God.
