A Sense of Mission: Guidance from the Gospel of John" likely explores how the Gospel of John, specifically, emphasizes the mission of Jesus and the disciples, highlighting their role in God's plan.…
This book is for readers who want a book about missions written in plain language. This book will help readers understand missions and challenge them to apply Christ's missionary command to themsel…
The author advocates a closer identification between the local congregation and the universal church. He works through the realities of church life and denominational organizations before challengi…
This book discusses world religions - including Christianity - as part of the social and cultural context within which Christians live and work. Includes contributions by J. Kudadjie, L. de Silva, …
Many churchgoers complain that their churches lack a coherent plan for discipleship and spiritual growth. In turn, many church leaders lament their lack of resources to build and manage effective p…
The cultural fragmentation spawned by the destructive dualisms of our age has heightened the urgency of the search for common ground in theological and scientific inquiry. In "The Knight's Move,"th…
Insightful reference by a theological scholar
Christians and communities of faith today are rediscovering evangelism as an essential aspect of the church's mission. Many of the resulting books in the marketplace, however, have a hands-on orien…
The Church Growth Movement has divided devout Christians. Even though Rainer is an advocate, his aim here is to present an objective view of the movement--its history, the theology associated with …