{"product_id":"the-barnabas-factor-how-crosscultural-partnership-amplifies-global-mission-paperback","title":"The Barnabas Factor: How Crosscultural Partnership Amplifies Global Mission - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJosh Irby\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003ePaul Borthwick\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGlobal Voices on Global Mission \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGlobal mission has moved into a new era when it is no longer just \"from the West to the rest\" but rather \"from everywhere to everywhere.\" But too often mission workers have not partnered wellwith local communities, hurting Christian witness and ministry efforts. And as the global church sends more and more missionaries, how can we learn from the past, develop new ways of partnering, and avoid repeating these same mistakes? The book of Acts provides a role model.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMany people go into global missions to be like Paul, the pioneer taking the gospel to places where people have never heard. But in an era of mission when the church is truly global, Paul's companion Barnabas is an exceptional model of mission service.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this multifaceted volume, mission practitioners from around the world unpack the life and ministry of Barnabas. Contributors from Zambia, Bosnia, Australia, India, Ghana, New Zealand, Latin America, andthe United States provide diverse experiences, global viewpoints, and best practices for effective mission partnerships that embrace humility, generosity, and mutuality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn Barnabas's example we find answers for some of the most pressing questions in global mission partnership today: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow should we share financial resources with generosity and trustworthiness?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow do we advocate for, encourage, partner with, and empower mission partners across culturaland experiential differences?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow can our mission partnerships develop as genuine communities of mutuality and visibility for all people involved?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow do we wisely face sending, suffering, and division as we partner globally?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eBarnabas entered sensitive crosscultural situations and could help without hurting. He taught, developed, and trained others while also encouraging and releasing leaders. He modeled mission partnership that is generous, trustworthy, mutual, and empowering. In today's new era of global mission, we need more people like Barnabas. Discover how \u003ci\u003eThe Barnabas Factor\u003c\/i\u003e offers a fresh approach to global collaboration that fosters healthier and more effective crosscultural mission partnerships.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Contributors \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis volume brings together a diverse group of mission practitioners and leaders from around the world. Contributors include Nydia R. García-Schmidt, Paul Borthwick, Ron and Star Nelson, Jay Matenga, Mary Lederleitner, Lazarus Phiri, Slavko Hadzic, Delanyo Adadevoh, Jun Tan, H. Ladislao Leiva, Kate Pocklington, and Madan and Deepali Valvi.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJosh Irby (MDiv, Reformed Theological Seminary) is a partnership director for Cru where he develops crosscultural collaboration between the United States and Europe. He is the cohost of the \u003ci\u003eMission Shift\u003c\/i\u003e podcast, coauthor of \u003ci\u003eCross ona Hill\u003c\/i\u003e, and author of \u003ci\u003eMeeting Miss Irby\u003c\/i\u003e. He found a love for the Balkans while living for thirteen years in Croatia and Bosnia-Herzegovina. He and his wife, Taylor, have five children and live in Atlanta, Georgia. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePaul Borthwick (DMin, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary) is senior consultant for Development Associates International. His books include \u003ci\u003eWestern Christians in Global Mission\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eSix Dangerous Questions to Transform Your View of the World\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eGreat Commission, Great Compassion\u003c\/i\u003e; and \u003ci\u003eThe Fellowship of the Suffering\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.64 x 8.46 x 5.6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 30, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46634783015109,"sku":"9781514015766","price":31.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/6718\/5605\/files\/xxmFGEIthp9781514015766.webp?v=1785389336","url":"https:\/\/selloorium.com\/products\/the-barnabas-factor-how-crosscultural-partnership-amplifies-global-mission-paperback","provider":"Selloorium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}