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Handbook of Theological Education in World Christianity: Theological Perspectives, Ecumenical Trends, Regional Surveys
by Dietrich Werner, David Esterline, Namsoon Kang, and Joshva Raja, eds. Regnum, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6HR, U.K., 800 pages, 2010, $175 (hardback), $80 (paperback).…
Graceful Evangelism: Christian Witness in a Complex World
by Frances S. Adeney Baker Academic, P.O. Box 6287, Grand Rapids, MI 49516, 240 pages, 2010, $21.99. —Reviewed by William D. Taylor, senior mentor and…
Get Real: On Evangelism in the Late Modern World
by Edward Rommen William Carey Library, 1605 E. Elizabeth St., Pasadena, CA 91104, 260 pages, 2010, $19.99. —Reviewed by Keith E. Eitel, dean, Roy Fish…
The Dangerous Act of Loving Your Neighbor: Seeing Others through the Eyes of Jesus
by Mark Labberton InterVarsity Press, P.O. Box 1400, Downers Grove, IL 60515, 236 pages, 2010, $20.00. —Reviewed by Scott Bessenecker, associate director for missions, InterVarsity…
A God-Sized Vision: Revival Stories that Stretch and Stir
by Collin Hansen and John Woodbridge Zondervan, 5300 Patterson Ave. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49530, 192 pages, 2010, $16.99. —Reviewed by Wesley L. Handy, PhD…
Diaspora on the Web
by A. Scott Moreau and Mike O’Rear Although diasporas have been part and parcel of our faith heritage since the Jewish people moved to Egypt…
Goal Alignment: The Missing Link in Leadership Effectiveness
by John Pearson Peter Drucker shared a story that I will never forget at a retreat gathering of thirty ministry CEOs. This father of modern…
Integrating Women into Leadership in Mission Agencies
Half the world is female and more than half of our missionary workforce is female. Mission organizations simply cannot afford to ignore the diverse human resources God has entrusted to us as we work to carry out the Great Commission.
The Apostolic Strategy of House Churches for Mission Today
House church-planting movements confirm the broad effectiveness of first-century apostolic strategies.
Praying for a Missionary: A Guide to Effective and Powerful Utterance
A veteran missionary shares practical, biblical tips for powerfully praying for those working overseas.
The Evolution of Church/Mission Hospitals in Africa
An informal survey of church/mission hospitals in sub-Saharan Africa discerns trends in medical missions.
Muslim Churches? Another Perspective on C5
The author addresses the issue of C5 contextualization by focusing on three key areas.
Does Heaven Speak? Missiological Reflections on General Revelation
Ramstad offers a biblical description of six ways God works among people prior to their conversion.
The Critical Role of Relationships in Missions
Relationships are the number one factor in building trust and finding favor among a people group.
Tales of a Trailing Spouse
Bidinger shares four stories of how God is using expatriates and professional workers in closed countries to expand his kingdom.
Business as Mission in Creative Access Countries: Ethical Implications and Challenges
At least six characteristics/activities may negatively impact the witness and effectiveness of BAM workers.
The Existence of Witchcraft in Africa
Harries offers suggestions on how to overcome prevailing and dominant views toward the occult.
Missionary Ethics and the Practice of Bribery
Tan offers a detailed description of how to differentiate between a bribe, extortion, a payment, and a gift.
The Occult in Mozambique: Dramatic Case Studies
Using textual studies, biblical case studies, and dramatic case studies can empower God’s people to respond to challenges in ways that glorify the Creator.
From Shock to Grind: Wrestling with Culture where God Has Placed Us
Iver shares how he has moved from culture shock to culture grind to a type of culture transcendence which looks only to God’s call for us.
Facing the Truth of Myself: Reflections on “The Poor”
by Miriam Smith If I give all I possess to the poor…but have not love, I gain nothing.” —1 Corinthians 13:3 My life in Africa…
Declaring His Marvelous Deeds
by Gary Corwin Psalm 96:3 is sometimes referred to as the “Great Commission” of the Old Testament: Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous…
Why Africa Matters
by Cedric Mayson Orbis Books, P.O. Box 302, Maryknoll, NY 10545-0302, 198 pages, 2010, $20.00. —Reviewed by Mike Nichols, program director for intercultural studies at…
Truth That Sticks: How to Communicate Velcro Truth in a Teflon World
by Avery T. Willis, Jr. and Mark Snowden NavPress, P.O. Box 35001, Colorado Springs, CO 80935, 238 pages, 2010, $14.99. —Reviewed by Samuel E. Chiang,…