The Memoirs of Herman Peter Aschmann, Wycliffe Bible TranslatorTold through private conversations and personal correspondence between Herman Aschmann and the author, with additional insight from Aschmanns family and friends, Translating Christ pieces together the life of Herman Aschmann, Wycliffe Bible translator, and his wife as they lived and worked among the Totonac people of Mexico.
Insights into Christian Mission to Africa From a Position of VulnerabilityIn this compendium, Jim articulates the impact of the nature and shape of the interface between the West and Africa, and how that interface works or does not work.
A certainty trap has sprung up within both Islam and Christianity, resulting in a world struggling with the fallout from extremist and violent interpretations of what the word of God might mean.
A History of Christian MissionsWritten in an engaging style and intended largely for a lay audience, The Evangelization of the World tells the remarkable story of how Christianity grew from an insignificant Jewish sect in the first century until, by the beginning of the twenty-first century, it had become the worlds first truly global religion.
Ending Dependency, Empowering Mission: A Call to Sustainable Global ChristianityThe Christian movement is entering a new postcolonial era with centers of the faith on all continents.
When we think about globalization with the eyes and heart of a sovereign mission God, we must recognize the vast opportunities before us as God is moving His people around the world, bringing the gospel with them in new and different ways.
Using the Hadith in Christian Ministry to MuslimsThe Hadith have long been neglected by Christians, yet they may hold the key to reaching Muslims with the good news of Jesus Christ.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A Century of Growth in AdversityVietnams Christians chronicles the powerful and often hidden story of the Christian church in Vietnam over the past hundred years.
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.
While teaching at Fuller School of World Mission, Tippett inspired and challenged the founding generation of "e;great commission"e; or "e;church growth"e; missiologists.
Village Medical Manual is a user-friendly, two-volume healthcare guide for lay workers in developing countries with special features that trained medical professionals would also find useful.
Gods in the Bazaar is a fascinating account of the printed images known in India as "e;calendar art"e; or "e;bazaar art,"e; the color-saturated, mass-produced pictures often used on calendars and in advertisements, featuring deities and other religious themes as well as nationalist leaders, alluring women, movie stars, chubby babies, and landscapes.
Addresses "e;belonging before believing"e; and other new patterns for remaking congregationsAs we move beyond the "e;emergent"e; or "e;missional"e; church paradigm, pastors and other church leaders are discovering a new reality: people (especially younger generations) are coming to church not as believers, but to find a place to belong-with or without faith.
Detailed, illustrated instructions for selecting tools, paper, and ink; carving both linoleum and wood; and printing by hand in one color or more to achieve professional results .
This helpful resource provides a ready-made three-part course for parents and godparents bringing children for baptism and offers resources for the church family to understand its key role in baptism and the best welcome possible.