Emma Wild-Wood

Intra-African Pentecostalism and the Dynamics of Power

Evangelism & Missions

“Nigerian Pentecostal churches and their diasporic communities in Europe and the USA have received much attention. Amos Chewachong provides an insightful perspective on robust evangelistic practices in other African countries. By examining Winner’s Chapel in Cameroon, Chewachong illuminates the intersection of missionary activity and Nigerian control and examines strategies of cultural homogenization. This book ably addresses the implications of Nigeria’s religious influence, the strategies of Pentecostal growth, and issues of mission, power, and empowerment.”

Religious Identity and Cultural Negotiation

Theology

“Combining theologies of identity with sociological research among migrants, Jenny McGill thoughtfully examines how the experiences of departure, belonging, and displacement can illuminate the human relationship with God. She contributes intelligently to migration theologies that warn against territoriality and stasis in theological engagement. Those looking for a careful theological response to an emotive contemporary issue will find McGill an excellent guide.”

Turning Points in the Expansion of Christianity

World Religions

“How and why did Christianity spread across the globe? Ott answers this question with scholarly insight and a storyteller's knack for illuminating crucial events. She challenges mission histories that have focused on pioneering white men, and she shows a cosmopolitan endeavor to explain the gospel afresh in new contexts. This book introduces a fascinating history that thoughtful Christians will want to ponder as they engage in the world today.”