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by Geoffrey Hartt (Editor), Christopher R. Little (Editor), John Wang (Editor)
From the Pews to the Unreached Places
Churches on Mission examines the history, theology, case studies, and actual ministry practices that have shaped local church participation in missions. This book not only inspires and informs readers from local churches; it also invites them to become active participants in God's mission. The chapters give practical and theological insights on topics such as cross-cultural evangelism, community engagement, and mobilizing church members for missions.
Part one offers biblical and historical perspectives concerning the church on mission. Contributors contend that the church should be decentralized and recognize that the New Testament grants us the flexibility to adapt forms of worship and ministry. The second section draws on case studies from the Majority World, showing how local churches labor with God on mission.
Lastly, attention shifts to the North American context. The final section stresses several themes, such as the importance of training among African American churches, evangelistic opportunities and theological challenges presented by Hispanic churches in America, and the difficulties faced by immigrant churches as they try to reach out beyond their own ethnic group.
This volume is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding how local churches can engage in missionary work, providing insights into the Bible and history, case studies from the Majority World, and practical strategies for empowering God's people.
Author Biography
Geoffrey Hartt (DIS) serves as the executive director of Hispanics for Christ. He is ordained by the North American Baptist Conference and teaches at North Portland Bible College. He is currently the Regional VP for the Northwest Region of the Evangelical Missiological Society.
Christopher R. Little (PhD) has advanced the glory of God among the nations through mission in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East and in higher education for over three decades. He is a Professor of Intercultural Studies at Columbia International University and the author of The Revelation of God Among the Unevangelized, Mission in the Way of Paul, and Polemic Missiology for the 21st Century, as well as numerous articles.
John Wang (PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) is currently serving as international deputy director for Gospel Operation International. He has taught in several seminaries and has published several articles on missiology. His main areas of interest are intercultural communication, immigrant churches, mission and local church, and diaspora missiology. He is married and has two adult children.
Number of Pages: 296
Dimensions: 0.6 x 9 x 6 IN
Publication Date: September 15, 2017
