Christian Witness in Pluralistic Contexts in the Twenty-First Century
This book is a compendium of the papers presented at the 2002 EMS/IFMA annual conference. The theme of the conference was “Encountering World Religi…
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Missionary Teaching in a Postmodern Context
Actions really do speak louder than words—especially for first-term missionaries tongue-tied with learning a new language and adapting to a culture.
Circumcised Heart
According to the constitution of Malaysia, a Malay is a Muslim. Yet Hilmy Nor is a Malay Christian.
A New Opportunity and Challenge
Something truly remarkable is happening in the world today. Authoritarian structures of every kind may have finally met their match. From Berlin to Ba…
Enjoy Afghanistan
When this book crossed my desk, my first notion was to regard the title as an oxymoron. But that description would do the compilers an injustice.
We Need a True Christian Worldview
Awhile ago I taught a modular class on spiritual warfare at a theological seminary in West Africa. Every time I return to such places I am reminded o…
Evaluating the Church Growth Movement: 5 Views
I wish this book had been written several years ago. Zondervan published this work as part of the Counterpoints Series on the fiftieth anniversary of …
Grounded for Good? Is the Era of Missionary Aviation Coming to an End?
The small red and white Cessna spirals down through the clouds and makes a perfect landing on the tiny grass runway carved out of the dense jungle.
House Church and Mission: the Importance of Household Structures in Early Christianity
Roger Gehring comes to the rescue of those in search of more than popular accounts of the rise of house churches.
Missionary Medicine in a Changing World
Medical doctors who respond to a missionary call are interested in more than just medicine. They have a clear and ultimate reason for joining a missio…