Missiological Reflections on Life and Mission
- Evangelism & Missions
- Publisher: Wipf and Stock
- Published: 2022
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Publisher's Description
The changing face of world missions presents unique challenges. A new generation must both engage in God's mission and continue to reflect on the human dimension of engagement in the glorious task of making Christ known to the nations. Christianity is a universal religion not bound by one cultural expression of it. No cultural way of life or its Christian expression should be absolutized. Missionaries will be confronted with undreamed of challenges to their own worldview assumptions and must learn to distinguish between convictions rooted in Scripture and culture-informed convictions that should not be elevated to the level of scriptural truth. Without crosscultural training missionaries may unconsciously confound their cultural expression of Christianity with supracultural truth. They need to reflect biblically, theologically, and missiologically on whatever issues they face, and they need the conviction that God is at work in his world to accomplish his purposes and bring all things to his desired end. This book represents areas of personal reflection after over forty years of church planting ministry in different countries. The challenges of others may be different. The mission remains the same.
Endorsements (5)
“If you are comfortable with what you believe, you do not want to read this book. The author dives headfirst into contemporary issues relevant to missions and ministry with a stringent realism. . . . At times you may be uncomfortable, but reading this book is well worth the risk. I recommend you do it in company with others.”
“Davis provides a wonderful potpourri of missiological and theological reflections by a seasoned cross-cultural practitioner with a lifetime of wisdom and experience. You will find articles in this volume that will cause you to think deeply, engage earnestly, and intensify your commitment to missions . . . . A helpful collection of solid contemplations for those interested in taking the gospel around the world.”
“Davis has stirred up the pond in this book. Topics that have begun to lay dormant are raised for contemporary discussion. He models the importance of balancing the tension between staying true to God’s word and humbly exploring the edges of sometimes divisive topics. This book will ease those uncomfortable with these topics into edifying discussions.”
“No one training for ministry or entering into the pastorate can afford to neglect the key issues Davis wrestles with in this work. No matter where you fall politically or denominationally, Davis presents a solid case to keep the gospel central to the church’s mission. Gospel focus will not only lead to the church’s much-needed ongoing reform but also equip the church to reach the world effectively with the hope only found in Christ.”
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