Religious mission and Religious Conversion Books
Darton, Longman & Todd Ltd What is Mission
Book SynopsisHow should today''s Church shape its response to the Gospel? How can we set about ''making disciples of all nations'' in our post-Christian, multi-faith world? What does ''mission'' mean in our times?Here, at last, is a book which addresses these issues - and many more - with honesty and openness. It strips ''mission'' of its old associations with colonialism and militarism. It looks anew at the underlying theology, reminding us that our task is God''s mission, not a human construct. It explores key aspects of contemporary mission, from the familiar - such as the relation of mission to evangelism, and to people of others faiths - to the unusual and thought-provoking - such as mission and the environment, justice for the poor, and the overcoming of violence.J. Andrew Kirk, who has written and lectured widely on the subject of mission, also reflects on the importance of partnership and community - of mission as a shared enterprise. He brings the fruits of his own broad experience, along
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SPCK Publishing Gods Biker
Book SynopsisThis is Sean Stillman's personal story of a transformed faith alongside the broken, the story of the church he started and the European-wide growth of an unlikely bunch of biker missionaries.Trade ReviewAn extraordinary, authentic example of discipleship, and the honouring and validation of the radiant "broken jewels" on society’s margins. -- Stewart Henderson, poet, broadcaster and lyricistSean is a remarkable man with a wonderful story. His ministry resides among the margins, the outliers, the broken, the forgotten. Rides a mean bike too. -- Rick Elias, recording artist and producerI put some miles on my bike alongside Sean back in the day, and he remains the kind of Christian and human being I aspire to be. Compelling. -- Sean Gladding, author of The Story of God, the Story of Us and TenRead God’s Biker at your own peril, and with a significant bit of fear. The closer we connect with God, the more he changes us. Sean transformed from a "painfully shy, nervous preacher’s kid" to working with motorcycle clubs and shepherding the "sometimes chaotic community of Zac’s Place." A dangerous process? Absolutely. But man, what a ride you get when striving to fully follow Jesus. Sean would say that’s the normal Christian life. I agree. -- Tim Riter, author of God, a Motorcycle, and the Open RoadThe mystique of pioneering ministry can easily be alluring to those who want to do things differently. But Sean Stillman has always done things differently and, in this powerful and moving book, he shows how deep trust in God can lead to costly mission which makes a real difference to fragile lives. If you are looking for full-on glamour and minute by minute excitement this isn’t for you. But if you want to see a transformative God at work in pioneering ways and far from easy places, go out and buy it – now! -- Norman Ivison, former BBC TV producer and Director of Communication at Fresh Expressions UKA very human story of a self-aware, flawed individual who has used his faith . . . to help and support people on the fringes of society. -- Andy Hornsby, American-V MagazineYou don’t need to have interest in motorbikes to find principles that we do well to apply to any demographic of the population who would struggle to enter our church gatherings. -- Peter Grier, author of Travel: In Tandem with God’s HeartHis whole story challenges us to learn from fragile people. -- Roy Jenkins, broadcaster and Baptist ministerMemorable and moving. -- Ian Coffey, author and Director of Leadership Training, Moorlands CollegeSean challenges Christians to rethink what the church is throughout and offers a wake-up call to the bigger picture of what it means to be a part of the body of Christ. -- Ruth Clemence, award-winning bloggerThis is the best kind of challenging Christian book. It pushes readers to face their preconceptions and hunger for a countercultural but deeper way to live for God. -- G. Connor Salter, writer and bloggerRaw and gut-wrenching. -- Mandy Bayton, freelance writer and speaker.
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Zondervan Evangelism in a Skeptical World How to Make the Unbelievable News about Jesus More Believable
Many of the old methods of evangelism no longer work effectively today. We need new methods to communicate the timeless message of the gospel in culturally relevant ways.In a post-Christian, post-churched, post-reached world, most Christians have been poorly equipped to tell their friends about Jesus. Dr. Chan combines the theological and biblical insights of classic evangelistic training with his own and hard-won insights from missiology on contextualization, cultural hermeneutics, and storytelling.Every chapter is illustrated with real-world examples drawn from over fifteen years of evangelistic ministry across the globe. These are methods that really work—with university students, urban workers, and professionals—getting past the defensive posture that people have toward Christianity so they can seriously consider the claims of Jesus Christ.Field-tested and filled with unique, fresh, and creative insights, this book
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SCM Press Deconstructing Whiteness Empire and Mission
Book SynopsisWhat happens when go, make disciples' meets Black Lives Matter'? Arising from the Council for World Mission's Legacies of Slavery project, this book offers an unapologetic exploration of Christian Mission and its history, and the ways in which this legacy has unleashed notions of White supremacy, systemic racism and global capitalism on the world. Contributors reflect on the past and consider the future of world mission in an age of renewed understandings of empire and its impact. Contributors include Mike Higton, David Clough, Eve Parker, James Butler, Cathy Ross, Jione Havea, Peniel Rajkumar, Victoria Turner, Carol Troupe, Michael Jagessar, Paul Weller, Jill Marsh, Kevin Ellis, Rachel Starr, Kevin Snyman, Al Barrett, Ruth Harley and Peter Cruchley.Trade Review"...A marvelous achievement: The first of its kind broad based examination of the problem of whiteness in theology, theological education, and society in the United Kingdom. The contributors to this powerful volume capture both the evasion of many British theologians to confront their own racial empire and its intellectual legacies and a way forward in how to think a life of faith not bound to whiteness. These courageous scholars have marked a new beginning for theology in the UK and beyond. This book is the turning point and therefore it must be find its way into the hands of every student, pastor, and scholar interested in a viable future for the church and theology." -- Willie James Jennings"This is a landmark collection, drawing on a wealth of experience, theological scholarship and critical self-reflection. It should change the conversation about race and empire in British theology, and more importantly it should make white theologians think differently about how theology is produced and transmitted”. -- Rachel MuersTable of ContentsAcknowledgements Contributors Introduction Part One: Decolonizing theological education 1 Beyond Theological Self-Possession Mike Higton 2 Deconstructing Whiteness in the UK Christian Theological Academy David L. Clough 3 Re-Distributing Theological Knowledge in Theological Education as an act of Distributive Justice in Contemporary Christian Mission Eve Parker 4 Dealing with the Two Deadly Ds: Deconstructing Whiteness and Decolonizing the Curriculum of Theological Education Anthony G. Reddie Part Two: Perspectives on History 5 Octavius Hadfield: 19th Century Goodie or 21st Century Baddie? Learnings from the complexities of mission and empire James Butler and Cathy Ross 6 Stolen Myths: Pālangi, Fairness, Native theologies Jione Havea 7 Post-colonialism and Re-stor(y)ing the Ecumenical Movement Peniel Rajkumar 8 A Happy Ecumenical Legacy for the London Missionary Society? Exposing the Coloniality Between Churches Engaged in Mission. Victoria Turner 9 Speaking to the Past: A Black Laywoman’s Theological Appraisal of LMS Archives Carol Troupe 10 Mission and Whiteness: Archival Lessons from LMS in British Guiana (Guyana) Michael Jagessar Part Three: Personal Reflections 11 Coming Full Circle: Christianity, Empire, Whiteness, The Global Majority, and the Struggles of Migrants and Refugees in Britain Paul Weller 12 ‘I know where you’re coming from’: exploring intercultural assumptions Jill Marsh 13 See, Judge, Act: Wrestling with the effects of colonialism as an English priest in Wales Kevin Ellis Part Four: Exploration of Whiteness 14 Unbecoming: reflections on the work of a white theologian Rachel Starr 15 ‘Come we go Chant Down Babylon’: How Black liberation theology subverts White privilege and dismantles the econcruomics of empire to save the planet Kevin Snyman 16 “Holding the space”: troubling ‘the facilitating obsession of whiteness’ in contemporary social-justice-focused models of mission Al Barrett and Ruth Harley
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University of California Press The Holy Vote
Book SynopsisThrough two years of ethnographic fieldwork at a megachurch, sociologist Sarah Diefendorf investigates the ways in which the evangelical church is working to grow during a time in which cultural shifts are leading young people to leave religion behind. In order to expand, the church has revisited topics long understood as external threats to the organization, such as feminism, gender equality, racial inclusivity, and queer lifetopics Diefendorf classifies as the imagined secular in the minds of evangelicals. The Holy Vote shows, however, that the church continues to uphold already privileged identities even as it reworks its messages to appear more welcoming, offering insight into how White evangelical understandings about sex and families have shaped a political movement that has helped remake the Republican Party and transform American politics. In this enlightening work, Diefendorf highlights the complex origins of these understandings and considers their intersections with contemTrade Review"A keenly perceptive ethnographic study. . . . it should attract a wide range of readers, not just those interested in sociology of religion or White evangelicals, but anyone interested in the endurance of social inequalities." * Social Forces *Table of ContentsContents Acknowledgments 1. Good and Godly in Trump’s America 2. The Fear of Religious and Cultural Decline 3. The Imagined Secular: Confronting Feminism, Gender, and Family Life 4. White Evangelicals: Emotion Work and Racial Inequality 5. Sacred Sex: Marriage and Heterosexuality 6. We Aren’t the Extremists: Same-Sex Marriage and Changing Ideas of Sin 7. Enduring Inequalities in Unsettled Times Appendix A: Navigating Prayer, Positionality, and Institutional Review Appendix B: Participant Overview Notes References Index
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James Clarke & Co Ltd Charles Wesley in America
Book SynopsisA study of Charles Wesley's time in America where he struggled as a newly ordained Anglican priest, faced scandal, and engaged with the politics of the time.Trade Review"S.T. Kimbrough continues to gift us with the fruit of a lifetime of study of Charles Wesley. This volume, focused on Wesley's time in and reflections on North America, provides much detail on a topic touched on only in passing in most Wesley biographies. Recommended!" - Randy L. Maddox, William Kellon Quick Emeritus Professor of Wesley and Methodist Studies, Duke Divinity School "For years, S.T. Kimbrough has sought to make Charles Wesley known, through analysis of his theology, diverse publications, especially of little-known portions of Wesley's vast poetic corpus. Here he digs deeply into the American narrative, not stopping at Charles's manuscript journal - but filling in details of the narrative with letters and historical details about the colonial context, much from primary source materials. . . . The present volume is yet one more addition to Kimbrough's invaluable contributions to the -eld of Charles Wesley studies." - Ryan Nicholas Danker, from the Foreword "S.T. Kimbrough, the founder of the Charles Wesley Society, has published more works than anyone else in the world on and by Charles Wesley. His expertise shines throughout this volume in a way that matches the importance of his subject for a completer understanding of the history of Methodism in America." - Richard P. Heitzenrater, author of Wesley and the People Called MethodistsTable of ContentsForeword by Ryan Nicholas Danker Abbreviations Acknowledgments Introduction 1. The Georgia Sojourn Introduction The Locus of Charles Wesley's Georgia Activity The Georgia Section of the MSJ Conclusion A Positive Afterthought 2. The Boston Sojourn Introduction The Boston Religious Context The Boston Visit Summary and Evaluation 3. Charles Wesley and Slavery Encounter with Slavery in Charleston Other Documents Involving Charles Wesley and Slavery A Puzzlement 4. Charles Wesley's Response to the Revolutionary War and to the American Colonies Charles Wesley's Critique of the War Charles Wesley's Critique of the Colonies Appendix A: Letters regarding two former African slaves Appendix B: An Extract from the Depositions of William Floyd, Little Ephraim Robin John, and Ancona Robin Robin John Selected Bibliography Index of Personal Names Index of Place Names
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Baker Publishing Group Revival Gods Way A Message for the Church
Book SynopsisWritten with prophetic zeal, this book reveals the keys to restoring power and holiness in the church today. Over 165,000 copies sold in previous editions.
£10.44
Thomas Nelson Publishers NKJV The Everyday Bible Hardcover Red Letter
Book SynopsisDevelop the habit of daily Bible reading to strengthen your relationship with the Lord.The Everyday Bible guides you to read the entire Bible in 365 sections designed for daily 15-minute readings. Each day is a blend of Scripture from the Old Testament, Psalms, Proverbs, and the New Testament. With no complicated charts or plans, this provides a simple way to read the Bible in one year.Features include: The complete NKJV Bible presented in 365 sections 365 daily readings to move through the Bible from Genesis to Revelation in order Enjoy reading a variety of Scripture verses each day which includes reading a section of a Psalm, a few verses from Proverbs, a New Testament book, and another Old Testament book Presentation page allows you to personalize this special gift by recording a memory or note Travel
£19.55
Baker Publishing Group Jesus at the Door Evangelism Made Easy
Book SynopsisAn effective resource for sharing the gospel, Jesus at the Door offers step-by-step instructions, helping readers witness to friends, family, and strangers on the street. This tried-and-tested method is framed around nine points and takes about two minutes from introduction to salvation.
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Baker Publishing Group Face to Face with Jesus A Former Muslims
Book SynopsisThe thrilling and heart-wrenching true story of a former Muslim woman's journey to heaven and back when she was victim of a terrorist bombing.
£12.59
Baker Publishing Group Prayer Evangelism
Book SynopsisGroundbreaking Book Now Revised and UpdatedA witch''s coven in Argentina became a lighthouse of prayer in less than 60 minutes. A prodigal son returned to the Lord in California. An adopted son and the father who had cast him out years before were reunited in Christ. These are real stories of real lives and cities being transformed through the power of prayer evangelism.In this revised and updated edition of a watershed book, bestselling author Ed Silvoso shows that when you change a city''s spiritual climate, everything--and everybody--is transformed. It was something the early church knew innately, and here Ed shares a proven, biblical, and practical plan to help you change the spiritual climate of your city. Fulfilling the Great Commission is no longer a distant hope; it is a fast-approaching reality that we may see in our own lifetime. What better time to join the effort?
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Baker Publishing Group The Life and Diary of David Brainerd
Book SynopsisIncludes a biographical sketch of Jonathan Edwards by Phillip E. Howard Jr. This intensely devotional diary of a young 1740s missionary in the American wilderness inspired the world missions movement.
£12.59
Baker Publishing Group The God Who Is There
Book SynopsisIt can no longer be assumed that most people--or even most Christians--have a basic understanding of the Bible. Many don''t know the difference between the Old and New Testament, and even the more well-known biblical figures are often misunderstood. It is getting harder to talk about Jesus accurately and compellingly because listeners have no proper context with which to understand God''s story of redemption.In this basic introduction to faith, D. A. Carson takes seekers, new Christians, and small groups through the big story of Scripture. He helps readers to know what they believe and why they believe it. The companion leader''s guide helps evangelistic study groups, small groups, and Sunday school classes make the best use of this book in group settings.
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Baker Publishing Group Meet Generation Z Understanding and Reaching the
Book SynopsisIn this comprehensive overview of Generation Z, pastor and award-winning author of The Rise of the Nones offers ministry strategies for effectively reaching the first truly post-Christian generation.
£12.59
Baker Publishing Group An Illustrated Guide to the Apostle Paul His
Book SynopsisThis fascinating, full-color visual guide to the life of Paul explores the social, cultural, political, religious, and historical background of the world in which he lived and ministered, offering modern readers an engaging narrative of the man who laid the foundations of the first-century church.
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Baker Publishing Group A Light to the Nations The Missional Church and
Book SynopsisUnpacks the missional nature of the church by tracing its role in the biblical story and exploring contemporary outworkings and implications.Table of ContentsContents1. The Church's Identity and Role: Whose Story? Which Images?2. God Forms Israel as a Missional People3. Israel Embodies Its Missional Role and Identity amid the Nations4. Jesus Gathers an Eschatological People to Take Up Their Missional Calling5. The Death and Resurrection of Jesus and the Church's Missional Identity6. The Missional Church in the New Testament Story7. New Testament Images of the Missional Church8. The Missional Church in the Biblical Story--A Summary9. What Might This Look Like Today?Indexes
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Baker Publishing Group Cultural Intelligence Improving Your CQ to
Book SynopsisTwenty-first-century society is diverse, and Christians must be able to understand other cultures and communicate effectively between and among them. Following up on the bestselling Hurt: Inside the World of Today''s Teenagers, this new addition to the Youth, Family, and Culture series explores the much-needed skill of Cultural Intelligence (CQ), the ability to work effectively across national, ethnic, and even organizational cultures. While rooted in sound, scholarly research, Cultural Intelligence is highly practical and accessible to general readers. It will benefit students as well as guide ministry leaders interested in increasing their cultural awareness and sensitivity. Packed with assessment tools, simulations, case studies, and exercises, Cultural Intelligence will help transform individuals and organizations into effective intercultural communicators of the gospel. EXCERPTWhat do you do when you encounter someone who isn''t like you? How do
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Baker Publishing Group The Missional Church in Perspective Mapping
Book SynopsisTwo ministry experts map the variety of missional church visions over the past decade, opening up new horizons for extending the conversation biblically and theologically.Table of ContentsForeword by Alan J. RoxburghIntroductionPart 1: The History and Development of the Missional Conversation1. Concepts Influencing the Missional Church Conversation2. Revisiting the Seminal Work Missional Church3. Mapping the Missional ConversationPart 2: Perspectives That Extend the Missional Conversation4. Expanding and Enriching the Theological Frameworks5. Missional Engagement with Culture in a Globalized World6. Missional Practices of Church Life and LeadershipEpilogueIndex
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Baker Publishing Group Anthropological Insights for Missionaries
Book SynopsisExpert anthropologist shows missionaries how to better understand the people they serve and their historical and cultural settings.
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Baker Publishing Group Christian Apologetics
Book SynopsisWorld-famous apologist Norman Geisler offers a new edition of his bestselling apologetics text, which has sold consistently for over thirty years (over 125,000 copies sold). This edition has been updated throughout and includes three new chapters. It offers readers a systematic approach that presents both the reasons and the methods for defending the claims of Christianity. Topics covered include deism, theism, Christ''s authority, and the inspiration of the Bible.Table of ContentsContentsPart 1: Methodology1. Agnosticism2. Rationalism3. Fideism4. Experientialism5. Evidentialism6. Pragmatism7. Combinationalism8. Formulating an Adequate Test for TruthPart 2: Theistic Apologetics9. Deism10. Finite Godism11. Pantheism12. Panentheism13. Polytheism14. Atheism15. TheismPart 3: Christian Apologetics16. Naturalism and the Supernatural17. Objectivism and History18. The Historical Reliability of the New Testament19. The Claim for the Deity and Authority of Jesus Christ20. The Evidence for the Deity and Authority of Jesus Christ21. The Inspiration and Authority of the BibleIndex
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Baker Publishing Group Answering Jewish Objections to Jesus New
Book SynopsisUsing the Hebrew Bible, rabbinic texts, and the New Testament, a scholar answers thirty-four common Jewish objections to Jesus relating to the New Testament.
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Baker Publishing Group Whole and Reconciled Gospel Church and Mission
Book SynopsisThis fresh treatment of holistic ministry takes the role of reconciliation seriously, rethinking the meaning of the gospel, the nature of the church, and the practice of mission in a fractured world.Table of ContentsContentsForeword by Ruth Padilla DeBorstIntroductionPart 1: Whole World: Missiology and Culture1. Globalization: Mission in a Reconfigured World2. Post-Christendom: Decentered Church and Multidirectional Mission3. Postcolonialism: Postcolonial Mission or BustPart 2: Whole Gospel4. On False and Half Gospels5. Gospel of the Kingdom: The Reconciliation of All ThingsPart 3: Whole Church6. Whole Persons: Reconciliation Beginning with Me7. Church of the Trinity: Community, Diversity, and Reconciliation8. Spirituality of Mission: The Church in the Power of the SpiritPart 4: Whole Mission9. Word and Deed: The Greatness of the Great Commission10. Reconciliation and the Great Commission: Peacemaking as Mission, Part 111. Reconciliation and the Great Commission: Peacemaking as Mission, Part 2ConclusionAfterword by Ronald J. SiderIndexes
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Baker Publishing Group Ministering CrossCulturally A Model for
Book SynopsisThis contemporary classic has been thoroughly updated to communicate with modern readers, helping them minister more effectively to people of different cultural and social backgrounds.Table of ContentsContents1. God's Metaphor for Ministry: Jesus, the Incarnate Son of God2. A Model of Basic Values3. Tensions about Time4. Tensions regarding Judgment5. Tensions Associated with Handling Crises6. Tensions over Goals7. Tensions about Self-Worth8. Tensions regarding Vulnerability9. Ministering Cross-CulturallyAppendix: Basic Values QuestionnaireReferencesIndex
£15.29
William B Eerdmans Publishing Co Gospel Witness Through the Ages
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£26.39
William B Eerdmans Publishing Co Eight Million Exiles
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£16.99
The University Press of Kentucky A Higher Mission The Careers of Alonzo and Althea
Book SynopsisIlluminates the work of African American missionaries and transnational implications of black education in the South.
£24.00
SPCK Publishing Creating a Culture of Invitation in Your Church
Book SynopsisHow to redirect the culture of your church outwards, and get over the barriers that hold so many churches back.Table of ContentsContentsAcknowledgments 8Foreword 9Preface 11Introduction 13Chapter1 What’s Wrong? 192 Twelve Reasons for Not Inviting 283 Facing the Fear 464 Responding to Rejection 725 Addressing the Problem 916 Best Practice 1267 The Ultimate Inviter 147Appendix 154Notes 156
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Crossway Books A Meal with Jesus
Book SynopsisMeals are an important part of hospitality and can be used to foster grace in our communities. Chester draws from six narratives in the Gospel of Luke to urge sacrificial giving and loving around the table.
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Crossway Books Missions
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Crossway Books No Shortcut to Success
Book SynopsisIn No Shortcut to Success, author and missionary Matt Rhodes encourages Christians to stop chasing silver-bullet strategies for missions and embrace long-term methods grounded on theological education, clear communication, and a devotion to ministry excellence.
£13.49
David C Cook Publishing Company ColdCase Christianity Participants Guide
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Christian Focus Publications Ltd An Alarm to the Unconverted: Why You Need Jesus
Book SynopsisWhat is conversion? What does it look like? And why does it matter? Joseph Alleine addresses these questions and more in this book, pleading with the unconverted to turn to Christ. Contrasting the life of the believer with the eternity facing those who are not in Christ this passionate appeal explains not only why, but how to give your life to God.Trade ReviewThis is one of the clearest, heart–searching and heart–warming explanations of true Christianity you will ever find. Deeply in the Bible, it comes from the pen of a man who suffered for his faith. While using fresh language and contemporary idioms, this edition maintains the structure and direction of Alleine’s masterful book without losing any of its strident urgency and passionate concern for those who do not know Christ. Whether you are a Christian already or not, this pocket book is a highly recommended read -- John Benton (Director of Pastoral Support, The Pastors’ Academy, London Seminary, London, UK)If we will be wise, we must walk with the wise (Prov. 13:20). Spiritual giants walked through the land in 17th century England and Scotland. You could spend a lifetime reading the ministers God raised up in those days and receive much hard won biblical wisdom born in a time of great adversity. Perhaps even in our tumultuous times, a renewal of interest in the clear gospel proclamation will help to drown out the distractions we all feel, rediscovering our link with the church through the ages and rejoicing for eternity that Jesus Christ has indeed saved His people from their sins (Matt. 1:21). -- Chris Larson (President and CEO of Ligonier Ministries, Orlando, Florida)
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Christian Focus Publications Ltd 40 Years Behind Bars: The Inside Story of Prison
Book SynopsisThere are around 8,000 people incarcerated in Scotland. For 40 years, Prison Fellowship Scotland has been working with prisoners and their families, providing practical help and care, and sharing the good news about Jesus. 40 Years Behind Bars tells the stories of the work of Prison Fellowship Scotland, from the perspective of the people closest to the work – prisoners, volunteers and prison workers, amongst others. These uplifting first–hand accounts give voices to many who are unheard, and an insight into the real difference God makes in the lives of those trapped in cycles of addiction and abuse. From weekly groups where anyone and everyone is welcomed, to the Sycamore Tree course, encouraging victim awareness and restorative justice Prison Fellowship Scotland, and other Prison Fellowships around the world, show the love of God in a tangible way to prisoners and their families. Learn more about the impact this incredible organisation has had in 40 Years Behind Bars. Trade ReviewThe voices of the various parties in this book tell a powerful story of God’s love and grace and the difference His love and grace make. Listen for yourself and be inspired. -- Norm Allen (Founder and President of Touchstone Ministries)This is an informative book marking the first forty years of the work of Prison Fellowship Scotland. I found it encouraging that a hundred volunteers, two staff and a number of local prayer groups support this ministry to 8,000 prisoners in Scottish prisons. Prisoners are hearing of Christ with some now trusting in Christ. -- D. Eryl Davies (Elder, Heath Evangelical Church, Cardiff)… be aware that these voices and stories might just turn your world view upside down, make you thinking differently about faith and restorative justice and perhaps even transform you, just like the stories of Jesus do. -- Yvonne Lyon (Musician, songwriter and recording artist)… for God’s gospel to do its work, for God’s dynamite to explode in lives and to bring about a new creation, it must be shared. … What an encouragement to read in this book the testimonies of lives redeemed and renewed through the gospel. -- Garry Brotherston (Minister, Bishopbriggs Free Church, Glasgow)What a treat to listen to many stories of God’s work. Grace is always amazing but reading accounts like these leads one to the conclusion that some testimonies highlight more than others the power of sin to ruin but where sin did abound, grace does much more abound. -- David Meredith (Mission Director, Free Church of Scotland, Inverness)
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Christian Focus Publications Ltd The Power and the Glory: John Ross and the
Book SynopsisBorn in the northeast of Scotland, John Ross arrived in Manchuria in 1872 and spent 40 years of his life there. He left behind an amazing legacy of culturally sensitive evangelism, established presbyterian churches, innovative missionary principles, valuable publications, and a rich vein of translations, including the first version of the New Testament in Korean. John S. Ross’s riveting biography tracks not only his life, but also the social, political and spiritual influences which shaped his life and work. God is still using John Ross’s labours to grow his Kingdom in South and North Korea today.Trade ReviewFor the first time in the English language, we finally have a comprehensive retelling of the life and work of John Ross, the important Scottish missionary to Manchuria (Northeast China) and Korea (then, the ‘Hermit Kingdom’). This is a meticulously researched and immensely readable book that weaves together the fascinating biography of the man John Ross with the social, religious, and imperial history and context which shaped him and his mission. We are told of the ways he relied on and empowered local Chinese and Korean coworkers in the work of the Gospel, the intellectual contributions he and his collaborators made—not least the first Korean New Testament—and the enduring legacy which has been left behind. This is such a wonderfully captivating read. -- Alexander Chow (Senior Lecturer of Theology and World Christianity, School of Divinity, University of Edinburgh, and editor of Scottish Missions to China (Brill 2022).)Packed solid with carefully documented information, the author has written in a narrative style which draws you to read on. With its many helpful theological and cultural insights, it is a book set to become a classic. -- David Ellis (An engineer, former minister of the Church of Scotland and Director of OMF International UK)This is a thrilling story, taking the reader through the God–given successes of Ross’s labours, as well as the immense challenges he faced, including the Boxer Rising. It is a thoroughly worthy memorial to Ross, the missionary and translator, but supremely a timeless and inspiring testimony to the fruit which follows the faithful sowing of Gospel seed. -- Donald Meek (Professor Emeritus, Scottish and Gaelic Studies, Edinburgh University)… an inspiring, engaging and realistic portrait of a missionary namesake who left a profound legacy in the Chinese and Korean churches. -- Donald John MacLean (Adjunct Professor of Historical Theology, Westminster Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Newcastle )… goes well beyond a simple biographical statement of his life, but thoroughly sets him and his missionary work in the church, social, and cultural context of his time, both in the Scotland, and in China. This is a must read for anyone interested in missions and Christianity in East Asia. -- James H. Grayson (Professor Emeritus, School of East Asian Studies, The University of Sheffield)
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Christian Focus Publications Ltd The Most Unlikely Missionaries: Serving God’s
Book SynopsisThe Gurvsy family arrived in China during 2017. Two years later they were back home, reeling from the experience and asking, ‘What happened?’. After being sent out to missional work, the Gurvsys look back at newsletters, diaries, examining memories and their culture shocks; all with the prayer–fuelled awareness of God, His ways, His Word and His promises. This book is a narrative made possible by reflection. It’s a story of waiting, action and benching. It’s less an account of missional life in Asia. Rather, a story which reflects the complexities, challenges, choices and changes humanity experiences while here on earth. It’s a letter to all who are called to go, be it at home, in work or overseas.Trade ReviewThis page–turning account of God calling one family to serve in an extraordinary way will open your eyes to both the darkness and gospel opportunity in foreign lands. -- Pat Daly (Vice President, Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, South Carolina)The fullness of God’s grace produces surprising fruit when crises become ministry opportunities, barriers turn into blessings, and isolated conditions yield unexpected occasions for fellowship. -- John R. Muether (Dean of Libraries and Professor of Church History, Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando)… demonstrates all the benefits and all the pitfalls of modern mission work: the ability to be on the field in less than a day (as opposed to weeks), but also the dangers and frustrations of working in a country antagonistic to the gospel. Welcome to the real world of modern missions. -- Ben Shaw (Professor of Old Testament, Reformation Bible College)A compelling read. The writer’s honesty, passion and struggles are refreshing … The book should be essential reading for all missionary candidates but also for church/mission leaders, especially in not rushing the process. You will benefit from reading this excellent book! -- D. Eryl Davies (Elder, Heath Evangelical Church, Cardiff)
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Christian Focus Publications Ltd David Livingstone: Missionary, Explorer,
Book SynopsisDavid Livingstone was one of the most consequential individuals who lived in the nineteenth century. An unpretentious Scottish missionary doctor, explorer and abolitionist, he opened the door for Christianity in southern Africa. Vance Christie’s biography is the most comprehensive and accurate ever written about Livingstone. During his lifetime he was a hero in Britain and beyond, and gained a degree of respect, trust, appreciation and even affection with many African people. He was a man who overcame many deprivations and discouragements, and displayed the utmost measure of courage, self–control, faith, wisdom and ingenuity. Christie takes a balanced look at Livingstone’s amazing achievements, but also at his very real flaws. This gripping in–depth biography is a must–read insight into a fascinating man.Trade ReviewComprehensive and judicious, intended for edification, it is now the best place to start for people looking for a detailed description of this titan’s life and work interpreted in relation to the history of the modern British Empire and Western colonialism. -- Douglas A. Sweeney (Dean, Beeson Divinity School, Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama)David Livingstone was truly one of the towering figures of his time. And though the times have changed, his name lives on. That makes him a fitting subject for a biography of this magnitude—one that recounts his story and considers his impact on his nation, on this world, and on the history of Christian missions. -- Tim Challies (Author, ‘Seasons of Sorrow’)For all the faults of Livingstone and those around him, the story speaks of a man who sought to serve God faithfully and the impact that his life had on Africa. -- Alistair Wilson (Lecturer in Mission and New Testament, Edinburgh Theological Seminary, Scotland)While sympathetic to Livingstone, Christie provides us with an honest portrayal of the renowned missionary–explorer of southern Africa, and through Livingstone, gives a window into 19th century African history, colonialism, and wider missionary endeavor. -- William VanDoodewaard (Professor of Church History, Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Greenville, South Carolina)I thank God for this fresh biography of David Livingstone, the pioneering missionary explorer of central Africa. He died in 1873 and his heart was buried in Zambia. On the centenary of his death, Zambians held commemorative events in several stadia in honour of this man. Also, the only town in Zambia that remains with a foreign name after its political independence from Great Britain is Livingstone. If you want to understand why a people who were once steeped in spiritual darkness should honour a Christian missionary in this way, read this definitive biography! -- Conrad Mbewe (Pastor, Kabwata Baptist Church, Kabwata, Zambia; Founding Chancellor, African Christian University, Lusaka, Zambia)By setting Livingstone in the context of his times and through exhaustive, scrupulous reliance on well–attested primary sources, Christie brings “the Doctor” to life as a historical figure, but also as a worthy example for our times as well. -- Mark A. Noll (Author of ‘America’s Book: The Rise and Decline of a Bible Civilization, 1794–1911’)
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Baker Publishing Group Women in the Mission of the Church – Their
Book SynopsisOutreach 2022 Resource of the Year (Theology and Biblical Studies) 2021 ASM (American Society of Missiology) Book of the Year Award Women have been central to the work of Christian ministry from the time of Jesus to the twenty-first century. Yet the story of Christianity is too often told as a story of men. This accessibly written book tells the story of women throughout church history, demonstrating their integral participation in the church's mission. It highlights the legacies of a wide variety of women, showing how they have overcome obstacles to their ministries and have transformed cultural constraints to spread the gospel and build the church.Table of ContentsContentsIntroduction: Women in Ministry Is Not a Twentieth-Century PhenomenonPart 1: Women's Leadership in the Early Church1. Patrons, Missionaries, Apostles, Widows, and Martyrs2. Virgins, Scholars, Desert Mothers, and DeaconsPart 2: Women's Leadership in Late Antiquity and the Middle Ages3. Mothers, Sisters, Empresses, and Queens4. Medieval Nuns5. Beguines and MysticsPart 3: Women's Leadership Since the Reformation6. Women Preachers in America7. Social Justice Activists8. Denominational Missionaries and Bible Women9. Faith Missionaries, Evangelists, and Church FoundersConclusion: Women's Leadership in the ChurchIndex
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Baker Publishing Group Introducing World Missions – A Biblical,
Book SynopsisThis bestselling textbook by leading missionary scholars offers an engaging introduction to the work of missions in the contemporary world. It provides a broad overview of the biblical, theological, and historical foundations for missions. It also considers personal and practical issues involved in becoming a missionary, the process of getting to the mission field, and contemporary challenges a mission worker must face. Sidebars, charts, maps, and numerous case studies are included. This new edition has been updated and revised throughout and features a full-color interior. Additional resources for professors and students are available online through Baker Academic's Textbook eSources.Table of ContentsContents1. Missions in the Modern WorldPart 1: Encountering Mission in the Scriptures2. Encountering Mission in the Old Testament3. Encountering Mission in the Gospels4. Encountering Mission in the New Testament Church5. Encountering Mission TheologyPart 2: Encountering Missions in History6. Expansion in the Premodern Era, AD 30-15007. Expansion in the Era of Discovery and Colonialism, AD 1500-19008. Expansion to and from Every Continent, AD 1900-2000Part 3: Encountering Missions as a Candidate9. First Steps: Have You Been Called?10. Missionary Preparation11. Charting a Path from Here to TherePart 4: Encountering Missions as a Sent One and as a Sender12. Personal and Family Issues13. Strategic and Ministry Issues14. Relating to People of Other Cultures15. Relating to Churches and Other ShareholdersPart 5: Missions Encountering the Contemporary World16. Communicating with People of Other Cultures17. Mission Trends and Paradigm Shifts18. Encountering the Religions of the World19. Mission and the FutureReference ListIndexes
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Realms Fiction Compelled By Love
Book SynopsisCompelled by Love, the true story of the ministry of Heidi and Rolland Baker in the war-torn, poverty and disease-stricken country of Mozambique, chronicles twenty-seven years of ministry among the poorest people on earth. The book is based upon the beatitudes as seen through the eyes of third-world pastors and missionaries. The Bakers have expe...
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Crossway Books The Greatest Chapter in the Bible (Pack of 25)
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Faithlife Corporation Sixteenth–Century Mission
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Faithlife Corporation Virtuous Persuasion – A Theology of Christian
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Inter-Varsity Press Christian Mission in the Modern World
Book SynopsisJesus sends us into the world just as God the Father sent him - and yet Christians continue to disagree on what this involves. Some believe that the focus of Christian mission is evangelizing and 'saving souls'. Others emphasize global justice issues or relief and development work. Is either view correct on its own? John Stott's classic volume, first published forty years ago, presents an enduring view of Christian mission that is just as needed today. Newly updated and expanded by Christopher J. H. Wright, Christian Mission in the Modern World provides a biblically based approach to mission that addresses both spiritual and physical needs. With his trademark clarity and conviction, Stott illuminates how the Great Commission itself not only assumes the proclamation that makes disciples, but also teaches obedience to the Great Commandment of love and service. Wright has expertly updated the original book and demonstrates the continuing relevance of Stott's prescient thinking. This balanced approach to mission encourages current and future Christians to embrace an unconflicted and holistic model of ministry.
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Inter-Varsity Press The Disciple: A Calling to Be Christlike
Book SynopsisIf Christ is our Lord, then we are his servants, and if he is our teacher, then we are his pupils. Following Christ is a multi-faceted responsibility. We should remember: * Every true disciple is a listener * We are both rational and emotional * We can discern God's call and will Love is the first fruit of the Spirit, a core ingredient of discipleship.Trade Review[Re The Contemporary Christian] Vintage Stott, with all that that implies. As usual, we find him digesting and deploying a wide range of material with a symmetry matching that of Mozart, a didactic force like that of J C Ryle, and a down-to-earth common sense that reminds one of G K Chesterton. This is really a pastoral essay, a sermon on paper aimed at changing people... an outstandingly good book. ...an expository treat... Bible-based and well researched, intimate and magisterial in style. Passionately calm and generous to a fault, a beautifully written contribution to what Stott calls 'BBC':'balanced biblical Christianity'. -- Dr J I Packer * The Contemporary Christian (original book) *Technology has enabled more voices to clamour for our attention than ever before, while at the same time, people’s ability to listen carefully seems to have deteriorated like never before. John Stott’s speaking and writing was renowned for two things in particular. He taught us how to listen attentively to God in order to live faithfully for God, and he to modelled how listen to the world sensitively in order to communicate God’s purposes intelligibly. He taught us to listen. That is why it is such a thrill to see The Contemporary Christian carefully revived in a new format as this series for a new generation of readers. As we read, may we listen well! -- Revd Mark Meynell, Director (Europe & Caribbean) Langham Preaching, Langham Partnership and author of Cross-Examined and When Darkness Seems My Closest Friend[Re the original edition] I was ten years into my ministry when The Contemporary Christian was published. I had already heard John Stott deliver some of the material in lecture form, but to have it in print was a real asset. It was a masterclass in presenting and applying the balanced biblical Christianity for which John Stott was renowned. It was extremely perceptive with its call for double-listening, and it was intensely practical, especially in the chapters on preaching and pastors. It was also unusually personal for John Stott, with his poignant appeal for 'young Timothys' which was penned as he celebrated his statutory 'three score years and ten', after which, he said, 'every new day is a bonus which I receive gratefully from God's hand.' I am so glad that these timeless truths are now available to a new generation of 'Timothys'. -- Revd David Johnston, former Senior Minister at Hamilton Rd Presbyterian Church, Bangor, N IrelandI am delighted that a new generation will now be able to benefit from this rich teaching, which so helped me when it first appeared. As always with John Stott, there is a wonderful blend of faithful exposition of the Bible, rigorous engagement with the world and challenging applications for our lives. -- Vaughan Roberts, Rector of St Ebbe's Church, Oxford, conference speaker and author of the bestseller God’s Big Picture (IVP)Imagine being a child overwhelmed by hundreds of jigsaw puzzle pieces - you just can't put them together! And then imagine a kindly old uncle comes along and helps you put the whole thing together, piece by piece. That is what it felt like reading John Stott's The Contemporary Christian series. For those of us who feel we can't get our heads around our Bibles let alone our world, he comes along and, with his staggering gifts of clarity and insight, helps us step by step to work out what it means to understand our world through biblical lenses. It's then a great blessing to have Tim Chester's questions at the end of each chapter, which help us think through and internalise each step. -- Rico Tice, Senior Minister for Evangelism, All Souls Langham Place, London, and co-author of Christianity ExploredI have long benefited from the work of John Stott because of the way he combines rigorous engagement of the biblical text and careful engagement with the culture of his day. The Contemporary Christian series presents Stott at his very best. It displays his commitment to biblical authority, his zeal for the mission of the church, and his call to faithful witness in the world. Stott's reflections here are a must-read for church leaders today. -- Trevin Wax, director of Bibles and reference at LifeWay Christian Resources, author of This Is Our Time and Eschatological DiscipleshipInter-Varsity Press is doing a very good thing by bringing John Stott's The Contemporary Christian back into print—slightly modernized, helpfully rearranged, and broken into short, reader-friendly books. The result is a boon to a new generation of readers who will greatly benefit, as many have before, from Stott's thorough grounding in Scripture, unusual help for living the Christian life, and perceptive interaction with the contemporary world. Mark Noll, co-editor of A History of Evangelicalism -- Mark Noll, co-editor of A History of EvangelicalismJohn Stott's remarkable gifts are so evident here. He presents uncompromising truth with crystal clarity and sparkling turns of phrase. Here are Biblical truths for all-of-life discipleship. Glen Scrivener, evangelist, speaker and author, and Emma Scrivener, author, blogger and speaker -- Glen Scrivener, evangelist, speaker and author, and Emma Scrivener, author, blogger and speakerIn my formative years as a young Christian, I was acutely aware of the fact that I faced many challenges to Christian thinking and behaviour. Few writers helped me understand how I should respond to these challenges and think and live as a Christian as much as John Stott did. The challenges of faithfulness to God's way are more acute and complex today than when I was a young Christian. In this little book you find the essence of Stott's thinking about the Christian life, and it is refreshing to read again and see how relevant and health-giving this material is for today. I'm grateful to Inter-Varsity Press and to Tim Chester for making Stott's thinking accessible to a new generation. -- Ajith Fernando, teaching director, Youth for Christ, Sri LankaIt is always refreshing, enlightening and challenging reading from the pen of John Stott. I am totally delighted that one of his most significant works will continue to be available, hopefully for more decades to come. The way Stott strives to be faithful to the Word of God and relevant to his world—secularized Western society—as the locus for the drama of God’s action, is exemplary, especially for those of us ordained to the service of the church in our diverse contexts. I highly commend the Contemporary Christian series to all who share the same pursuit—listening intently to God’s Word and God’s world, hearing and obeying God. -- Bishop David Zac Niringiye, author of The Church: God’s Pilgrim People
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Canterbury Press Norwich Incarnational Mission: Being with the world
Book SynopsisIn this follow-up to Incarnational Ministry: Being with the Church, Samuel Wells explores what it means for Christians and churches to engage with the world. Drawing on the Gospels, Acts, and personal insights gleaned from more than two decades in ministry, he shows how ‘being with’ others includes experiences of presence, attention, mystery, delight, participation, partnership, enjoyment and glory. His vivid narratives and wise reflections will help Christian readers better understand how to be with all kinds of people outside the church, including: • Being with Seekers • Being with Those of Other Faiths • Being with the Hostile • Being with Neighbours • Being with Government • Being with the ExcludedTrade Review‘At the interface of critical academic reflection and faithful church theology, we have no better voice than that of Sam Wells. He invites us to rethink, from the ground up, our abiding temptation to condescending help and service to others. He compellingly renders a more excellent way toward the transformative with.’ -- Walter BrueggemannThis book is one of a handful of books which I have to keep looking up from the page and starring into horizon - it’s a Things Are Going To Have To Change book. It’s a book which I read and find a resonance not only in my head and my heart, but deep in my soul. A book that engages acting and longing, praying and imagining. It is a great gift to the church, and I sense, if we take time to obey, might mean things aren’t ever the same. -- Chris Russell, Advisor to the Archbishop of Canterbury on Evangelism and WitnessIn this wonderful book Sam Wells reflects on how ‘being with’ is profoundly missional. As one would expect of anything written by him, it is full of deep wisdom and insight, inspiring faith and love. Every Christian should read it. -- John Inge
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Canterbury Press Norwich Yearning for the Vast and Endless Sea: The Good
Book SynopsisEvangelism is a contentious word, conjuring up all sorts of assumptions. It can create suspicion or imply tribalism, or can be seen as a desperate response to falling numbers. For some the term has become irredeemably polluted. But what if we recovered an authentic understanding of evangelism as good news that enables people to know that they are drenched in the love and grace of God? And how do we do that? This is a book for everyone who wants to share the gospel but who cannot relate to what evangelism has become. Its title is taken from Saint-Exupery, ‘If you want to build a ship, don’t drum up the people to gather wood, and give orders. Instead, teach them to yearn for the vast and endless sea.’ Drawing on writers like Bonhoeffer, Newbigin and Pope Francis’ landmark Euangelii Gaudium, Chris Russell aims to redeem evangelism from its present predicament. He sets it in a deeper and richer theological context, asks how the church and individual Christians can communicate the love of God in language and action, and explores how the good news is received.Trade Review'One commonly forgotten aspect of Christian belief is excitement. The sheer thrill of it. This book is full of that thrill. It opens all the windows of your house of faith and lets the light stream in. I finished this book about three days ago and, as you can probably tell, I'm still excited.' -- Frank Skinner'Yearning for the Vast and Endless Sea is a gem of a book – inspiring, pastoral, gracious, and every page brims over with Chris Russell’s infectious enthusiasm for the Gospel. He casts a vision for evangelism that goes far beyond techniques, obligations and cliches and simply brings the reader back to God, back to Jesus and the sheer beauty of the Gospel.' -- Isabelle Hamley, Principal of Ridley Hall'Chris Russell’s new book is a breath of fresh air, reminding us why the good news is just so utterly good. What I love most is that instead of giving us a ‘how to’ manual, Chris takes us right back to the start - inviting us to revisit the wonder, beauty and power of it all. For some this brilliant book will help renew the joy of their salvation. For others it will re-kindle a passion for evangelism. For many it will do both.' -- Matt Redman, songwriter and worship leader'I may not do God but I am interested in faith, in the Bible, and in those who are genuinely expert about the stories it tells. I have been lucky enough to have had some wonderful conversations with Chris Russell about all of the above and more and am thrilled he has written this book. You do not have to agree with every word to recognise a fine analytical mind, plenty of wisdom, and faith that runs deep and to good effect.' -- Alastair Campbell'In this marvellous book Chris Russell shows us that testifying to the good of the story of Jesus Christ is both the beginning and the end of evangelism. Evangelism is giving narrative shape to the good we’ve encounter by meeting the living Jesus Christ. This is a good book. Chris Russell is a good guide. He gives us a good vision for evangelism. One that is good for the world and good for the church.' -- Andrew Root, Luther Seminary'It is the deepest longing of every soul to know they are loved. My friend Chris Russell captures within this book some of the historic, theological, present beauty of telling the story of love in Jesus through the image of the vast and endless sea. I commend to you this book to remind us of the importance of speaking, sharing, and inviting others to know the endless love of God found in the person of Jesus Christ.' -- Sarah Yardley, Mission Lead, Creation Fest UK'Chris Russell provides a welcome at times challenging but always inspirational reminder of where the pearl that is the good news of the gospel is to be found. The answer at a time of existential crisis for the Church and our world lies in the warming of the heart, clarity of mind and the purposeful delivery that can only be found by making space in ourselves and our institutions for the all inclusive love of the fisherman who will never throw us back into the sea and the joy filled and amplified proclamation of his wondrous word.' -- The Rt Hon the Lord Paul Boateng CVO DL, Vice President of the Bible Society and Chair of the Archbishops’ Council for Racial Justice'In Yearning for the Vast and Endless Sea, Chris Russell makes a timely, elegant and impassioned case for Christian evangelism. Fears for the recession of the church can easily govern its message about Jesus, to the weakening of both. Here instead is a compelling and personal call to be inspired by the Good News itself, and the beautiful landscape offered to all.' -- Andrew Rumsey, author, songwriter and Bishop of Ramsbury'Chris Russell is one of the best evangelists of our time. He writes as he lives – with all the urgency, compassion, and wisdom of one whose life has been transformed by Christ, and who longs for others to know the same love. Read this book and join the many people Chris has guided closer towards the risen Christ, who longs for us to know and love him as he knows and loves us.' -- Archbishop Justin Welby
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Inter-Varsity Press Reconnect Your Church: A Practical Handbook for
Book SynopsisReconnect Your Church provides a practical, road-tested vision and process to equip church leaders to reinvigorate their church How can churches stay healthy and dynamic over the long-term? What’s needed to avoid or reverse church stagnation and decline? While some churches are vibrant and growing, many more are struggling, especially after Covid. The congregation might be declining and ageing, there’s little success in reaching out to with the gospel, and more time is spent on inward facing problems than loving God and loving others. But the potential that could be released is huge. David Brown draws on his experience revitalising a church in central Paris to offer a vision and a process for church revitalisation, with a focus on UK and European contexts. Whether you are church planting, in a well-established and thriving church, or looking to turn around a church in decline, Brown provides biblically grounded wisdom along with change management principles for long-term health. When we reapply God’s priorities to the church, we unleash new life and energy in following Christ in community.Trade ReviewReconnect Your Church is an encouraging roadmap and expert travel guidebook for church leaders who want to see God do a new thing. If you are asking the Lord to use you in this area, this is the book you need, and David is your conversation partner. David is leading a church revitalization movement across Europe, and this book distils his wisdom. Read the book and then contact David and join the movement! -- Greg Pritchard PhD, Director of European Leadership Forum and President of the Forum of Christian LeadersIf Europe is to be re-evangelised, it is essential that the opportunities of church planting are accompanied by the opportunities for church revitalisation. David Brown has drawn on a lifetime of experience as a church pastor, planter and revitaliser in urban Paris to write this very helpful guide. He combines a compelling vision for church revitalisation with biblical principles for healthy churches and outlines a practical revitalisation process. A great strength of this book is that he shows, by example, how these general principles can be contextualized in very different circumstances. I pray that this book will be widely read by those with a heart to see the gospel advance in Europe, and that many churches will gain new life and renewed effectiveness as a result. -- John Stevens, National Director FIECWritten in the light of widespread experience in France, and in a gracious, unthreatening spirit, David Brown judiciously combines biblical principles, case studies from across Europe, cross-cultural sensitivity, careful research and excellent practical suggestions. It will be studied with great profit by church leadership teams and will likely lead, under God, to the revitalisation of many churches - perhaps even yours! -- Lindsay Brown, former General Secretary, International Fellowship of Evangelical Students (IFES) and International Director of the Lausanne MovementEvangelicals in Europe have much to learn from each other. Models developed in other contexts often don't apply to our old, beautiful continent. In Reconnect Your Church, David Brown shares insights gathered over a lifetime of ministry in France and from the exciting revitalisation of a historic church in Paris. I noticed many points of contact with the ministry challenges I face in Rome. May European churches find new life by reading this balanced, hopeful and wise book! -- René Breuel, founding pastor of Hopera Church in Rome, Italy, author of The Paradox of HappinessDavid's extensive experience working with church leaders across Europe means that he is very aware of different cultural contexts for revitalisation: the process will look very different in a British city and in a Romanian village! Whatever your context, you will find gospel-focused wisdom and down-to-earth advice about the process of church revitalisation in this eminently practical handbook. As part of a church leadership team in the UK, David's description of a holistically healthy church frequently caused me to reflect on how and why we do things. Anyone who cares about the state of their church, both in terms of its community impact and its role in forming Jesus-centred disciples, will find much food for thought, prayer and action in this encouraging book - change is possible and decline is not inevitable! -- Paul Cooke, UK Director of France MissionAny book which gives the impression of proposing seven steps to Christian maturity or three keys to a successful marriage raises alarm bells in my thinking, but this book by my long-time friend, David Brown, is different! Why? Because I have observed David at work for almost half a century! He has both founded new churches and helped bring to life dormant existing churches. He knows what are the vital components of a healthy church and he has clearly and yet compassionately analysed the obstacles to change in second-generation churches. But, by far his greatest contribution in my opinion is his grasp of the formidable changes that have taken place in society and which need to be integrated into any strategy for revitalising the church. On a continent where Christianity is no longer perceived as being relevant, David is on the offensive and with both optimism and realism calls the church to fulfil her role as salt and light. -- Mike Evans PhD, former director of the Geneva Bible Institute, founder of Evangile 21 (European French-speaking branch of The Gospel Coalition)In Reconnect Your Church, David Brown captures in a very realistic, relevant and biblical way the revitalisation of the church, making readers first aware of the need, but also providing a vision and a process for revitalisation. For me, this information, before it was written in a book, took the form of training lectures that David gave in different countries in Europe, including Romania, teaching many church leaders about this topic. I have personally learned a lot about what revitalization is and how it can become a reality in stagnated or declining churches. I guarantee that those who read the book and are ready to act based on it will be helped in a very practical way to experience positive changes in their church. -- Daniel Fodorean, pastor, Associate Professor and Academic Dean at the Baptist Theological Institute of BucharestWhat a gift to the church! Reconnect Your Church, is a theologically rich and intensely practical contribution to the desperately needed, worldwide conversation on church revitalisation. The Euro-centric focus will be especially helpful to a European audience, but will not be a hindrance to other readers. David Brown weaves together a solid biblical foundation, significant cross-cultural insights, and practical suggestions, all based on his extensive background as a pastor and church planter in France and his broad involvement across the continent. Not surprisingly, the concepts in this book are helpfully applied through the tool of conversations taking place in different European countries. I plan to read this book again ... and probably again after that. Thank you, David! A job well done! -- Revd Dr Jay Mosser, pastor of Sunset Bible Church, University Place, WA, USA and leader of the European Leadership Forum DiscipleMaking Leaders NetworkDavid Brown in Reconnect Your Church exhibits practical professionalism in the demanding task of church revitalising. The book is inspirational, visionary and educational. It provides a wealth of helpful guidelines to be implemented by any church revitalisation team across Europe. Much needed and timely publication! -- Revd Daniel Trusiewicz, Mission Coordinator, European Baptist FederationRevitalization is one of the key themes for the renewal of the church in Europe. David Brown is personally involved in the revitalisation process and knows the European context very well. The book is practical, fresh and relevant. I am very grateful, that this book will be useful and inspiring for the renewal process of historic denominations. -- Marián Kanuch, Lutheran pastor and regional leader, SlovakiaEvery church, no matter it's size, location, culture or context, would benefit from David's insightful understanding and teaching on church revitalisation. His wise counsel is welcome counsel. Revitalisation inevitably means change. David carefully points out barriers to change and offers relevant strategic solutions. His approach is both balanced and biblical, helping churches develop a long-term culture of revitalisation. No church will ever be perfect, but every church can make progress and David lights a fire of hope for my church, your church and every church. -- Scott Poling, Senior Pastor of Harvest New Beginnings Church, USAAnyone who is leading a church in a post-Christian setting is, in effect, revitalising a church. David Brown's book is thoughtful, thorough and practical on how someone leading a declining or stagnating church could follow biblical principles to reach their neighborhood or city and bring vitality back to their church. Though he wrote it with Europe in mind, it would be a vital tool for any church leader in North America. -- Ken Lippold, Founder and President of the Alliance for Transatlantic Theological Training (AT3)
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Authentic Media J. Hudson Taylor: A Man in Christ (Classic
Book SynopsisDiscover the exciting story of J. Hudson Taylor and his mission to China. Driven by a deep concern for those without Jesus, and having an unshakeable confidence in the faithfulness of God, James Hudson Taylor sailed to China aged just 21. By the time he died aged 73, he had travelled to China 11 times, more than 18,000 Chinese Christians had been baptized, and the mission he founded was the largest in China. Recognized as one of the great 19th century missionaries, this classic biography is a true account of God's grace and what he can do with a life consecrated to him. Discover the exciting story of James Hudson Taylor and be inspired by one man's life in Christ. Content Benefits: Uncover the extraordinary story of J.Hudson Taylor, one of the great heroes of the faith, and be inspired by how God can use people who are willing to serve him wholeheartedly. Inspiring story of a man of faith who trusted God Highlights the power of prayer and obedience Riveting account of a missionary's life in China Part of the new Classic Authentic Lives Series An inspiring and fascinating look at one of the heroes of the faith Ideal reading for those who have read Mountain Rain, the biography of James O. Fraser Perfect book to encourage someone in their faith Ideal reading for anyone who loves to see God at work in the world Great gift idea for any occasion Binding - Paperback Pages - 384 Publisher - Authentic Media
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