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Shrewd as a Snake, Innocent as a Dove: The Ethics of Missionary Dissimulation and Subterfuge

Posted on October 18, 2010 by
December 19, 2017

by Larry Poston “Do not be overrighteous, neither be overwise—why destroy yourself? Do not be overwicked, and do not be a fool—why die before your time? It is good to grasp the one and not let go of the other.The man who fears God will avoid all extremes.” (Ecc. 7:16-18) Whenever I quote the above . . . read more

Paulo Freire, an Unlikely Advisor for Short-term Missions

Posted on October 1, 2010 by
October 1, 2010

The author considers if five ethical values presented by a left-wing, Brazilian philosopher can be used to better short-term mission trips.

Faith and Family in Asia: The Missional Impact of Social Networks

Posted on October 1, 2010 by
October 1, 2010

This collection of essays, originally presented at the SEANET XI missiological forum in Chiang Mai, Thailand (January 2009), is a magnificent contribution to this issue of primal importance for missional advance.

Ethical Mission Response to Children at Risk

Posted on October 1, 2010 by
October 1, 2010

The author offers three foundational guidelines for workers among children in high-risk situations.

Gideon’s People: Being a Chronicle of an American Indian Community in Colonial Connecticut and the Moravian Missionaries Who Served There

Posted on October 1, 2010 by
October 1, 2010

Gideon’s People is an impressive achievement by the authors who took over a decade to translate and edit the diaries left behind by the German Moravian missionaries serving an American Indian community at Pachgatgoch in the Housatonic Valley of northwestern Connecticut.

Pastoral Care of Missionaries: Turning Theory into Practice

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October 1, 2010

A case study of how the Church Missionary Society of Australia has worked to develop a model of best practice in the pastoral care of missionaries.

Into the Mud: Inspiration for Everyday Activists: True Stories of Africa

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October 1, 2010

The author structures the book around the stories of ten individuals, mostly unconnected to each other. The common thread is the author’s connection to each.

Putting Together a Church-planting Team? Look to Barnabas

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October 1, 2010

A biblical examination of eight aspects from the life of Barnabas for church-planting teams.

Invitation to World Missions: A Trinitarian Missiology for the Twenty-first Century

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October 1, 2010

Invitation to World Missions contains a strong biblical approach with practical suggestions.

Good Teams, Bad Teams: Under What Conditions Do Missionary Teams Function Effectively?

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October 1, 2010

If and when trust, task conflict, commitment to group decisions, accountability, and group goals can be effective in team building and church planting.

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