The Church and Its Vocation
- Theology
- History & Biography
- Evangelism & Missions
- Publisher: Baker Academic (Baker Publishing Group)
- Published: 2018
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Publisher's Description
Lesslie Newbigin, one of the twentieth century's most important church leaders, offered insights on the church in a pluralistic world that are arguably more relevant now than when first written. This volume presents his ecclesiology to a new generation. Michael Goheen clearly articulates Newbigin's missionary understanding of the church and places it in the context of Newbigin's core theological convictions. Suitable for students as well as church leaders, this book offers readers a better understanding of the mission of the church in the world today. Foreword by N. T. Wright.
Endorsements (4)
“Seminary “In this important book, Goheen channels his love and deep knowledge of Newbigin into a clear and compelling systematic reflection on the church as missionary. This is a must-read for every missiologist and ecclesiologist and for anyone who has been captivated by Newbigin’s generous spirit and powerful intellect. Today’s church and the church of the future must be missionary—the gospel demands it, and the world needs it. Leading us through Newbigin’s many works, Goheen shows how it is possible.”
“Goheen effectively captures Newbigin as a passionate thinker, communicator, and leader. The fact that Newbigin continues to be read and discussed two decades after his death testifies to the continuing force of his vision, ideas, and convictions. Goheen mines Newbigin’s voluminous writings and presents the major themes that compose his dynamic ecclesiology, which is rooted in his vision of God’s mission to the world. The biblical narrative—the election of Israel, the incarnation, Christ’s death and resurrection, the commissioning of the disciples to follow Jesus Christ in his mission to the world, living toward the eschaton—invites the participation of all disciples. In each generation the church must discover its vocation, under the lordship of Christ, as a witness sent into the world. The many years Goheen has invested in thorough study of the Newbigin literary oeuvre yields rich insights in this book.”
“Goheen is a superb interpreter of Newbigin. In this inspiring and highly readable book, Goheen invites us to rediscover Newbigin’s missional ecclesiology for this generation. This book makes a convincing case that Newbigin’s responses to crucial questions—What is the gospel? What must we be as God’s people? How should the church encounter Western culture?—speak to the church today more than ever. I appeal to pastors, students, teachers, and local church leaders: read this book! It will shape your understanding of the church’s missional vocation in the world.”
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