J.D. Payne has written a book that is neither too long, nor too short, but just right for new practitioners of church planting. It is not written for an audience that is merely seeking inspiration, nor for an audience of missiologists who want to ask and answer every theological question related to church planting.
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Book review Members onlyAfricans frequently use stories to construct oral histories of their people or tradition. Older generations pass on family names, religious knowledge, and specific memories to younger ones who will tell others also.
Book review Members onlyEminent missiologist Charles H. Kraft is a key author and proponent of employing spiritual power in the proclamation of the gospel. As a professor of intercultural studies at Fuller Seminary, Kraft partnered with men like John Wimber and Peter Wagner in teaching about power encounters.
Book review Members onlyFriendship evangelism has failed. Many believers have rationalized not sharing the gospel because of fear. The fear of prematurely sharing the gospel before earning the right to be heard ends up being replaced by fear of losing the friendship.
