Papers on Syncretism: 1965-1988A primary concern amongst missiologists is presenting the gospel in a way that is culturally relevant without adulterating the essential truths of the message.
Edgar Ellistons Introduction to Missiological Research Design outlines the basic issues of research design for missiological and church-related research.
Mission History of Asian Churches is a collection of academic essays expounding and exploring the growing Asian missionary movement that began more than a century ago.
Biblical Storytelling in Oral CulturesThis is a complete and practical introduction to storying, especially for people who want to learn about using biblical storytelling in cross-cultural contexts and who want to train others to become storytellers.
Revealing the God Who Speaks Across Every CultureUnveiling God explores how God's self-revelationculminating in Jesus Christcan be faithfully and meaningfully communicated within Islamic contexts.
Perspectives and Practices from Around the WorldThis book serves as a vital resource for those involved in missionary care, offering practical insights and strategies to support the well-being and effectiveness of missionaries.
A Bible Study of God's Motivations for MissionsThis newly revised classic workbook features updated resources to help readers better understand the needs and growth of missions today.
Practical strategies for discipling Muslim women with cultural sensitivityFour years in the making, A Worldview Approach to Ministry Among Muslim Women is a ground-breaking exploration into the way culture and worldview affect ministry among Muslim women.
Understanding Folk Islam to Plant Churches that LastMuslims, Magic and the Kingdom of God combines a description of folk Islam, biblical perspectives, and strategies for church planting among Muslims.
The Story of Mongolias Spiritual AwakeningIn the mid-1980s, Mongolia was locked behind the walls of communism with no known believers living within its borders.
A Missionary PilgrimageLike homesick travelers, many missionaries yearn for the trappings of their church culture back homeanything to feel comfortable.
Training for Cross-Cultural MissionIn Preparing to Serve, author Robert Brynjolfson draws on his global research into missionary training, exploring practices from both Western and non-Western contexts.
An Analysis of the World Christian MovementWorldview for Christian Witness is a foundational follow-up to the Perspectives on the World Christian Movement course, offering a deeper dive into how cultural worldviews shape the way people interpret and respond to the gospel.
Profiles of African-American Missionaries features the lives and ministries of the great African-Americans who have gone to the world with the message of Christ.
The Story of Third World Missionaries in the South PacificThis updated version of Tippetts 1977, The Deep Sea Canoe, describes a significant but often overlooked aspect of the expansion of Christianity in the South Pacific, that of South Sea Island believers who carried the gospel from one island to another in their deep sea canoes.
Navigating Financial Tensions in Asian MissionsWhat happens when an expatriate missionary is thrust into a context where the standard of living is so divergent that perceived or actual wealth suddenly becomes the strongest draw of attraction?
How to Flourish Spiritually and Economically in Tough PlacesThe Arabian Gulfthe wealthiest country in the world is located here, as is the worlds busiest airport.
Navigating Financial Tensions in Asian MissionsWhat happens when an expatriate missionary is thrust into a context where the standard of living is so divergent that perceived or actual wealth suddenly becomes the strongest draw of attraction?
The true story of mission has been deeper, wider, and far more diverse than many Christians in countries with long histories of church presence have realized.
The Paradigm of Missionary IdentityIn 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.
A Global Call to Spiritual Depth in MissionsAuthors from eighteen countries give us their perspectives on biblical principles and cultural expressions of spirituality particularly as the church engages in God's mission.
Make Discipling Culturally RelevantChristians who serve Jesus among people from a different culture than their own often struggle to find a good way to disciple people.
