A. Sue Russell

The Church on Mission

Christian Living

“Ott’s book provides a refreshing and thought-provoking new perspective on the mission of the church. He uses rich biblical exegesis to clarify the goal and direction of the church: transformation to extend God’s glory. Transformation as the purpose and goal of the church bridges the divide between often contentious dualities: word/deed, evangelism/social action, collective/individual, local/global. All of these are for a single purpose: the transformation of individuals, of communities, and of societies for God’s glory. Ott moves away from egocentric, personalized spirituality to discipleship with purpose. His book provides a thoroughly readable and biblically founded blueprint for a renewed vision of the church on mission. I will draw deeply from this book as I teach the next generation of agents of transformation.”

The Congregation as Hermeneutic of the Gospel

Theology

“Shawn Behan provides a fresh and nuanced discussion of Lesslie Newbigins’s complex concept of the congregation as a hermeneutic of the gospel. His exploration of Newbigin’s corpus of writing provides a robust understanding of the missionary nature of the church, which he argues is central to the purpose and identity for the church in the world.”

The Core of the Christian Faith

Christian Living

“A must-read for anyone who wants a fresh, relevant, challenging vision for the church today.”

Through the Flames

“Yakubu Jakada provides a vivid window into the persecution that Christians face not only by Boko Haram and Fului herdsmen, but also more subtle forms in their everyday lives. Through ethnographic interviews, he provides a clear and moving description of the challenges that leaders grapple with as they seek to respond biblically to persecution in a way that positively affects evangelism and discipleship. This book is a challenge to all of us to respond to difficult situations in a way that advances our witness for Christ.”

Valiant or Virtuous?

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“In this book Suzanne McCarthy demonstrates how the very way the original text is translated can be used to support views on the difference of men and women that the text never intended. . . . A combination of rich scholarship and fluid prose, this book provides an accessible and challenging argument for anyone interested in why and how translation matters in our reading of Scripture.”