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by Mike Rodewald (Author), Samuel Deressa (Author), Robert Kolb (Foreword by)
This book is about why Christians share their faith--not because they made it up, but because God calls us to share. It explains how Lutheran beliefs, like being saved by grace alone and focusing on Jesus' sacrifice, shape the spread of the message of Jesus today. The book covers the Bible's teachings, history, modern challenges and practical ways to live out serving in God's mission today. Lutheran mission perspective may present different than that of other Christians, but all agree mission is about telling people God forgives them and invites them into His family.
Author Biography
Mike Rodewald served in Africa for thirty-three years as Multi-Language Consultant with Lutheran Bible Translators and then as Regional Director for Africa with the Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod. He again served with Lutheran Bible Translators as Chief Executive Officer from 2014 until retiring at the end of 2022. He holds a PhD in Missiology from Concordia Theological Seminary.
Samuel Deressa is Associate Professor of Theology and the Global South, holding the Fiechtner Chair for Christian Outreach. He is also Director of the DCO Program and additionally serves as President of the Evangelical Mekane Yesus Lutheran Fellowship of North America.
