Introducing World Missions Pdf

1. Christian World Missions Statistics

River of God is an introduction to world missions aimed at undergraduate students. However, the readers will soon discover that the book is rich in its content far beyond the editors' original plan. It serves as a reader for people with various levels of missiological interest and competence and deals with cutting-edge issues in missions. Introducing World Missions is a college-level textbook presenting the biblical, theological, historical, and practical aspects of contemporary 'missions' from a conservative Protestant evangelical perspective. In language and theological trajectory, the book is solidly in the tradition of American evangelical mission thought. Introduction to Missions, page 4 d. 'Hudson Taylor' (biography of founder of China Inland Mission) By full length is meant at least 60 minutes. If a film is shorter, two can be viewed. Read and reflect on one major article from one of two periodicals: International Bulletin of Missionary Research or Evangelical Missions Quarterly. World's three great non-Christian religions, and the majority of the poorest and unreached. Candidate One who has been accepted by a church or a mission organization for missionary service Church Planting The process of bringing people to Christ and forming them into a local congregation.

A Biblical, Historical, and Practical Survey. The book (first in a series) provides readers with a broad overview of the biblical, theological, and historical foundations for missions. It considers personal and practical issues involved in becoming a missionary, the process of getting to the mission field, and contemporary challenges a mission worker must face. Sidebars, charts, maps, and numerous case studies are included. This new edition has been updated and revised throughout and features a full-color interior.

This valuable guide includes numerous case studies that consider important issues, as well as sidebars, charts, and maps that provide further details. This new edition has been updated and revised throughout and features a full-color interior. Additional resources for professors and students are available online through Baker Academic's Textbook eSources.

'No introduction to the global phenomenon of missions has been as up-to-date nor, in many a day, as thorough and well organized as this superb volume by three outstanding mission scholars.' -- Ralph D. Winter (to the first ed.)

Contents

1. Missions in the Modern World

Part 1: Encountering Mission in the Scriptures

River of God is an introduction to world missions aimed at undergraduate students. However, the readers will soon discover that the book is rich in its content far beyond the editors' original plan. It serves as a reader for people with various levels of missiological interest and competence and deals with cutting-edge issues in missions. Introducing World Missions is a college-level textbook presenting the biblical, theological, historical, and practical aspects of contemporary 'missions' from a conservative Protestant evangelical perspective. In language and theological trajectory, the book is solidly in the tradition of American evangelical mission thought. Introduction to Missions, page 4 d. 'Hudson Taylor' (biography of founder of China Inland Mission) By full length is meant at least 60 minutes. If a film is shorter, two can be viewed. Read and reflect on one major article from one of two periodicals: International Bulletin of Missionary Research or Evangelical Missions Quarterly. World's three great non-Christian religions, and the majority of the poorest and unreached. Candidate One who has been accepted by a church or a mission organization for missionary service Church Planting The process of bringing people to Christ and forming them into a local congregation.

A Biblical, Historical, and Practical Survey. The book (first in a series) provides readers with a broad overview of the biblical, theological, and historical foundations for missions. It considers personal and practical issues involved in becoming a missionary, the process of getting to the mission field, and contemporary challenges a mission worker must face. Sidebars, charts, maps, and numerous case studies are included. This new edition has been updated and revised throughout and features a full-color interior.

This valuable guide includes numerous case studies that consider important issues, as well as sidebars, charts, and maps that provide further details. This new edition has been updated and revised throughout and features a full-color interior. Additional resources for professors and students are available online through Baker Academic's Textbook eSources.

'No introduction to the global phenomenon of missions has been as up-to-date nor, in many a day, as thorough and well organized as this superb volume by three outstanding mission scholars.' -- Ralph D. Winter (to the first ed.)

Contents

1. Missions in the Modern World

Part 1: Encountering Mission in the Scriptures

2. Encountering Mission in the Old Testament

3. Encountering Mission in the Gospels

4. Encountering Mission in the New Testament Church

5. Encountering Mission Theology

Part 2: Encountering Missions in History

6. Expansion in the Premodern Era, AD 30-1500

7. Expansion in the Era of Discovery and Colonialism, AD 1500-1900

8. Expansion to and from Every Continent, AD 1900-2000

Part 3: Encountering Missions as a Candidate

9. First Steps: Have You Been Called?

10. Missionary Preparation

11. Charting a Path from Here to There

Part 4: Encountering Missions as a Sent One and as a Sender

12. Personal and Family Issues

13. Strategic and Ministry Issues

14. Relating to People of Other Cultures

15. Relating to Churches and Other Shareholders

Part 5: Missions Encountering the Contemporary World
16. Communicating with People of Other Cultures
17. Mission Trends and Paradigm Shifts
18. Encountering the Religions of the World
19. Mission and the Future

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Christian World Missions Statistics