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PaperbackStill Evangelical?
Insiders Reconsider Political, Social, and Theological Meaning
Contributions by Shane Claiborne, Allen Yeh, Mark S. Young, Jim Daly, Mark Galli, Lisa Sharon Harper, Tom Lin, Karen Swallow Prior, Soong-Chan Rah, Robert Chao Romero, and Sandra Maria Van Opstal
Edited by Mark Labberton2018 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Award Finalist—Religion
Evangelicalism in America has cracked, split on the shoals of the 2016 presidential election and its aftermath, leaving many wondering if they wantto be in or out of the evangelical tribe. The contentiousness brought to the fore surrounds what it means to affirm and demonstrate evangelical Christian faith ...
PaperbackTurning Donors into Partners
Principles for Fundraising You'll Actually Enjoy
by Bradley Lee Layland
Foreword by Tom LinFundraising can be one of the most stressful parts of ministry. Budget needs are daunting, prospects seem limited, and the cycle is unending. How do we get off of the treadmill of crisis-driven fundraising to more sustainable ministry funding?
Professional fundraiser Brad Layland revolutionizes fundraising and transforms it into a relational process where donors truly become ...
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The Outreach Resources of the Year Awards are given to books and curricula that help churches better engage in effective outreach to share the gospel and reach communities for Christ.
PaperbackFrom Jerusalem to Timbuktu
A World Tour of the Spread of Christianity
by Brian C. Stiller
Christianity started in Jerusalem. For many centuries it was concentrated in the West, in Europe and North America. But in the past century the church expanded rapidly across Africa, Latin America, and Asia. Thus Christianity's geographic center of density is now in the West African country of Mali—in Timbuktu.What led to the church's vibrant growth throughout the Global South? Brian Stiller identifies ...
PaperbackThe Message of Nehemiah
The Bible Speaks Today Series
by Raymond Brown
The book of Nehemiah is about starting over again. Nehemiah, one of Israel's great leaders, tells firsthand the powerful story of rebuilding ancient Jerusalem's walls after the exile. In the face of great odds, this rebuilding represented the people's renewal of faith, their overcoming of national shame, and the reformation of their conduct.
In this volume, Raymond Brown ...
PaperbackIntercultural Theology, Volume One
Intercultural Hermeneutics
Missiological Engagements
by Henning Wrogemann
Translated by Karl E. BöhmerChristianity is not only a global but also an intercultural phenomenon. The diversity of world Christianity is evident not merely outside our borders but even within our own neighborhoods.
Over the past half century theologians andmissiologists have addressed this reality by developing local and contextual theologies and by exploring issues like contextualization, inculturation, and ...
AudiobookThe Mission Always Wins
Quit Appeasing Stakeholders
Practicing Change Series
by Tod Bolsinger
Illustrated by Mark Demel
Foreword by Marty Linsky
Read by Taylor TuttIn a world where change is the only constant, leadership demands courage and clarity.
Every organization faces pivotal moments that can either blur their vision or strengthen their resolve. Through insightful storytelling,engaging illustrations, and practical exercises, Bolsinger helps you cut through the noise to hone in on what truly matters—your mission. The Mission ...
PaperbackLocal and Universal
A Free Church Account of Ecclesial Catholicity
Studies in Christian Doctrine and Scripture
by Christopher Ryan Fields
Series edited by Kevin J. Vanhoozer and Daniel J. TreierIn the words of the creeds, the church is the one, holy, catholic, and apostolic body of Christ.
Of those features, perhaps none is as misunderstood as the church's catholicity (that is, its universality)—because while the church is universal, it is also radically local, connected to a particular community or even found on a specific street corner. How might we reclaim the ...
PaperbackCross-Cultural Servanthood
Serving the World in Christlike Humility
by Duane H Elmer
Duane Elmer asked people around the world how they felt about Western missionaries. The response? "Missionaries could be more effective if they did not think they were better than us."The last thing we want to do in cross-cultural ministry is to offend people in other cultures. Unfortunately, all too often and even though we don't mean it, our actions communicate superiority, paternalism, imperialism ...
PaperbackCross-Cultural Connections
Stepping Out and Fitting In Around the World
by Duane H Elmer
With the new realities of global interconnectedness comes a greater awareness of cultural diversity from place to place. Besides differences in food and fashion, we face significant contrasts of cultural orientation and patterns of thinking. As wetravel across cultures, what should we expect? How do we deal with culture shock? And can we truly connect with those we meet?Experienced cross-cultural ...
