Craig Ott
Biography
Craig Ott wrote The Church on Mission, and co-wrote Global Church Planting and Encountering Theology of Mission with others.
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Evangelism & Missions
“Quality literature and research on this topic is still rather sparse. Most of what has been written to date has been of a more popular nature. This volume promises to offer a substantive contribution to the literature that is at once rooted in sound empirical research, but is presented in a readable and useful manner, helpful to local churches and practitioners. David is a fine scholar, has wide experience, and evidences writing skills. I encourage publication of this work and will gladly recommend it.”
Church Leadership & Ministry
“Does the mission of the church entail simply doing any good work in the world, or should the mission of the church have a sharper focus? Payne adds an important voice to this conversation, arguing for the priority of discipling the nations in our understanding and practice of Christian mission.”
Church Leadership & Ministry
“Edward Rommen boldly articulates an Orthodox vision for the nature of the church as the center from which all ecclesial thinking and practice must emanate. However, Being the Church will challenge and stimulate readers of all church traditions to deeper reflection on what it indeed means to be the church and to abandon superficial measures of ministry success.”
Evangelism & Missions
“In Boundary-Breaking Mission, Simone Twibell addresses in a concise and readable manner not only historic questions but also current issues seldom included in typical mission texts. Readers will be challenged and their horizons for ministry expanded.”
Church Leadership & Ministry
“If you are dissatisfied with the status quo in the church’s ability to connect with those far from Christ and maintain cultural relevance, this is the book for you. Theologically reasoned and practically illustrated, Church in Life is your roadmap to innovation and re-imagining of the local church. A fascinating book.”
Church Leadership & Ministry
“Peyton Jones brings first-century biblical insights to bear on twenty-first century church planting challenges, illustrated with practical examples and seasoned with wisdom. Recalibrate your church planting compass by reading Church Plantology!”
Crossing Cultures with the Gospel
Evangelism & Missions
“In this highly readable volume, Darrell Whiteman at last shares with us the fruit of decades of reflection and practical experience. Peppered with provocative concepts and illustrated with numerous stories, this text is sure to launch lively discussions. Readers will be stimulated to become better students of culture and more effective cultural bridge-builders for the gospel.”
Effective Intercultural Communication
Evangelism & Missions
“Communication skill is the cross-cultural worker's most essential tool. Moreau, Campbell, and Greener have teamed up to produce a remarkably comprehensive and well-researched volume to sharpen and strengthen that tool. The best of theory is applied to real-life situations with numerous case studies and examples. Effective Intercultural Communication is destined to become the text of choice on this topic from a Christian perspective.”
Effective Intercultural Evangelism
Evangelism & Missions
“Moon and Simon provide readers a practical and readable guide demonstrating how the gospel can speak to people with the most diverse backgrounds. In a day of increasing cultural diversity at home and abroad, the examples given in Effective Intercultural Evangelism will prove helpful to Christians anywhere who want to share their faith with others in a compelling and relevant manner.”
Evangelism & Missions
“Emerging Gospel Movements is a welcome contribution to the growing literature on church-planting movements, with unique attention given to the role of catalysts who facilitate and help advance church multiplication. With numerous case studies and personal stories from around the world, Gene Wilson offers readers a both inspiring and informative resource.”
Evangelism & Missions
“Experiencing the Gospel is a superb example of careful research and insightful analysis on the communication of the gospel and conversion among Muslims in Southeast Asia. Anyone interested in intercultural communication and the contextualization of the gospel will want to become familiar with this fascinating study.”
Foundations for Fruitful Church Planting
Church Leadership & Ministry
“Ken Davis has given us one the most thorough and well-researched discussions available on the biblical foundations of church planting. If you want to root your church plant solidly in Scripture, I highly recommend reading Foundations for Fruitful Church Planting.”
Evangelism & Missions
“In a world of rapid globalization, cultural hybridization, and internationalization of mission teams, fresh approaches are needed to understand the dynamics of cross-cultural kingdom work. In exemplary manner, Peter Lee’s work does just that, demonstrating how new models can be applied in examining intercultural social processes and personal changes experienced by international Christian workers.”
Introducing Christian Mission Today
Evangelism & Missions
“Based on Scripture and in light of current and historical developments, Introducing Christian Mission Today recalibrates the church's understanding of mission. Evangelical in spirit, yet ecumenical in breadth, this is an important and stimulating introduction to the foundations, challenges and issues of Christian mission today.”
Evangelism & Missions
“Mission in the Early Church is the book of choice for readers seeking a concise introduction to this oft-overlooked era of mission history. Smither thematically summarizes a vast array of sources to provide an overview of the early spread of the Christian faith. Sidebars and discussion questions connect the ancient story with our story on mission with God today.”
New and Old Horizons in the Orality Movement
Evangelism & Missions
“This volume offers readers not only an introduction to key issues in the orality movement, but also fresh contributions by leading practitioners and researchers. A welcome addition to the growing literature on orality.”
Evangelism & Missions
“Flett and Wroggemann provide for the first time to English readers not only access to landmark essays but also an insightful analysis of developments in German missiology from the twentieth century to the present. These discussions have followed a somewhat different path than in Anglo-American missiology. Thus, even to those who disagree with the authors' conclusions, this volume opens up new horizons for framing the issues.”
Evangelism & Missions
“The topic of diaspora missiology has been widely discussed, theorized, and strategized in recent years. However, there are relatively few empirical studies exploring the practical experience of diasporic people and their involvement in mission. Bryan Woods makes a significant contribution to help fill that gap with his examination of the Việt Kiều and their return to Vietnam on mission. Readers will glean rich and fascinating insights from this excellently executed study.”
Evangelism & Missions
“The Facilitator Era marks a quantum leap forward in strategic thinking and practice of mission. With an eye to planting and multiplying churches among every people, Steffen combines a readable narrative with case studies from around the globe. He examines the promise and pitfalls of current developments pointing the way forward with uncommon wisdom. If you don't want to be left behind as the church moves into the next era of global mission, read The Facilitator Era.”
The Honest Guide to Church Planting
Church Leadership & Ministry
“As balm is to the wounded, smelling salts to the faint, and a reality check to the delusional—that is what The Honest Guide to Church Planting is to church planters. With exceptional insight, naked honesty, and disarming wit, Tom Bennardo probes the inner struggles and outward pressures that church planters face. If you are a church planter, read it. If you are not a church planter, read it and then give it to a church planter.”
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