Encountering Theology of Mission Biblical Foundations, Historical Developments,

Description: Encountering Theology of Mission Biblical Foundations, Historical Developments, and Contemporary Issues by Craig Ott, Stephen J. Strauss, Timothy C. Tennent, A. Moreau Leading evangelical mission experts offer a comprehensive theology of mission text, providing biblical, historical, and contemporary perspectives. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The theology of Christian mission has undergone dramatic shifts throughout the history of the church, particularly in the twentieth century. Encountering Theology of Mission provides biblical clarity and global awareness regarding the mission of the church in the twenty-first century. Leading mission experts discuss biblical theology of mission, provide historical overviews of the development of various viewpoints, and address current theological issues in global mission from an evangelical perspective. They offer creative approaches to answering some of the most pressing questions in theology of mission and missionary practice today."Good maps can be hard to find. Thankfully Craig Ott, Stephen Strauss, and Timothy Tennent have drawn up a comprehensive yet easy-to-navigate guide to the complex terrain of theologizing about Christian mission. It is hard to imagine a more careful presentation of this vast subject."---J. Nelson Jennings, Covenant Theological Seminary; editor, Missiology"Deep gratitude to our three writers for a rich and textured work! It is rooted in Scripture, history, and context; it is challenging yet very readable; it is antiphonal---moving from theology and theory to the highly practical and engaging---with some excellent sidebars and case studies. Although the book will be seen as a text by some, I would highly recommend this book to my global colleagues, the reflective practitioners of mission today."---William D. Taylor, Mission Commission, World Evangelical Alliance"This globalized world needs a relevant theology of mission that articulates a cogent biblical direction for the churchs fulfillment of its missionary mandate. This excellent book moves us from a paternalistic mind-set to a fraternal one that seeks to proclaim Christ from everywhere, to everywhere. I would strongly commend this book not only to professors and students in seminaries but also to practitioners and missions committees in local churches."---Junias Venugopal, CIU Seminary & School of Missions, Columbia International University Back Cover Theology of Mission Meets Missionary Practice The theology of Christian mission has undergone dramatic shifts throughout the history of the church, particularly in the twentieth century. Encountering Theology of Mission provides biblical clarity and global awareness regarding the mission of the church in the twenty-first century. Leading mission experts discuss biblical theology of mission, provide historical overviews of the development of various viewpoints, and address current theological issues in global mission from an evangelical perspective. They offer creative approaches to answering some of the most pressing questions in theology of mission and missionary practice today."Good maps can be hard to find. Thankfully Craig Ott, Stephen Strauss, and Timothy Tennent have drawn up a comprehensive yet easy-to-navigate guide to the complex terrain of theologizing about Christian mission. It is hard to imagine a more careful presentation of this vast subject."-- J. Nelson Jennings , mission pastor and consultant, Onnuri Community Church, Seoul, South Korea"Deep gratitude to our three writers for a rich and textured work! It is rooted in Scripture, history, and context; it is challenging yet very readable; it is antiphonal--moving from theology and theory to the highly practical and engaging--with some excellent sidebars and case studies. Although the book will be seen as a text by some, I would highly recommend this book to my global colleagues, the reflective practitioners of mission today."-- William D. Taylor , global ambassador, World Evangelical Alliance"This globalized world needs a relevant theology of mission that articulates a cogent biblical direction for the churchs fulfillment of its missionary mandate. This excellent book moves us from a paternalistic mind-set to a fraternal one that seeks to proclaim Christ from everywhere to everywhere. I would strongly commend this book not only to professors and students in seminaries but also to practitioners and missions committees in local churches."-- Junias Venugopal , provost and dean of education, Moody Bible Institute Author Biography Craig Ott (PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) is associate professor of mission and intercultural studies at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois, where he occupies the ReachGlobal Chair of Mission. Stephen Strauss (PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) is professor of world missions and intercultural studies at Dallas Theological Seminary in Dallas, Texas. He previously served with Serving in Mission (SIM) for over twenty-seven years, most recently as its US director. Timothy C. Tennent (PhD, University of Edinburgh) is president of Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky. Table of Contents IntroductionPart One: Biblical Foundations of Mission1. God and the Nations in the Old Testament2. God and the Nations in the New Testament3. The Justification of Mission: Missio Dei4. The Purpose and Nature of Mission5. The Task of Missions: Convictions and Controversy6. The Task of Missions: Convergence and ConclusionsPart Two: Motives and Means for Mission7. The Motivation for Missions8. Church and Mission9. The Missionary Vocation10. Spiritual Dynamics and MissionPart Three: Mission in Local and Global Context11. Contextualization and Mission12. Christian Encounter with Other Religions: Toward an Evangelical Theology of Religions13. The Necessity of Mission: Three Uncomfortable QuestionsReferencesIndexes Long Description This fresh, comprehensive text fills a need for an up-to-date theology of mission. It offers creative approaches to answering some of the most pressing questions in theology of mission and missionary practice today. The authors, who are leading mission experts, discuss biblical theology of mission, provide historical overviews of the development of various viewpoints, and address theologically current issues in global mission from an evangelical perspective. This readable yet thorough text integrates current views of the kingdom of God and holistic mission with traditional views of evangelism and church planting. It also brings theology of mission into conversation with ecclesiology and eschatology. Topics covered include contextualization, the missionary vocation, church and mission, and theology of religions. Sidebars and case studies enable readers to see how theology of mission touches real-life mission practice. Review Quote Nelson endorsement, Option 1:"Good maps can be hard to find. Thankfully Craig Ott, Stephen Strauss, and Timothy Tennent have drawn up a comprehensive yet easy-to-navigate guide to the complex terrain of theologizing about Christian mission. It is hard to imagine a more careful presentation of this vast subject."--J. Nelson Jennings, professor of world mission, Covenant Theological Seminary; editor, MissiologyNelson endorsement, Option 2:"Evangelicals need a single, comprehensive guide to the mind-boggling world of the theology of Christian mission. Craig Ott, Stephen Strauss, and Timothy Tennent have met that need in this reliable and carefully written educational resource."--J. Nelson Jennings, professor of world mission, Covenant Theological Seminary; editor, Missiology"This globalized world needs a relevant theology of mission that articulates a cogent biblical direction for the churchs fulfillment of its missionary mandate. This excellent book by Ott, Strauss, and Tennent moves us from a paternalistic mind-set to a fraternal one that seeks to proclaim Christ from everywhere, to everywhere. I would strongly commend this book not only to professors and students in seminaries but also to practitioners and missions committees in local churches so that our understanding and practice of mission remains cutting edge as we seek to fulfill the Great Commission in our generation."--Junias Venugopal, vice president for educational affairs and dean of CIU Seminary & School of Missions, Columbia International University"Deep gratitude to our three writers for a rich and textured work! It is rooted in Scripture, history, and context; it is challenging yet very readable; it is antiphonal--moving from theology and theory to the highly practical and engaging--with some excellent sidebars and case studies. Although the book will be seen as a text by some, I would highly recommend this book to my global colleagues, the reflective practitioners of mission today."--William D. Taylor, global ambassador, Mission Commission, World Evangelical Alliance Details ISBN0801026628 Author A. Moreau Short Title ENCOUNTERING THEOLOGY OF MISSI Language English ISBN-10 0801026628 ISBN-13 9780801026621 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2010 Series Encountering Mission Illustrations Yes DEWEY 266.001 Imprint Baker Academic, Div of Baker Publishing Group Subtitle Biblical Foundations, Historical Developments, and Contemporary Issues Place of Publication Ada, MI Country of Publication United States Birth 1952 AU Release Date 2010-05-01 NZ Release Date 2010-05-01 Publication Date 2010-06-01 UK Release Date 2010-06-01 Pages 414 Publisher Baker Publishing Group Audience General US Release Date 2010-06-01 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:97315969;

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