Jackson Wu

Becoming Native to Win the Natives

Evangelism & Missions

“In Becoming Native to Win the Natives, [Laughlin's] honest words offer practical help for missionaries in any context. Rather than settle for mere principles, he gives perspective that will shape a missionary's head, heart, and hands. This is one of the first books I'll recommend to people wanting to work cross-culturally.”

China’s Ambassadors of Christ to the Nations

Evangelism & Missions

“Tabor Laughlin’s study is long overdue. I’m confident this groundbreaking research will catalyze new breakthroughs in the Chinese missionary movement. As the Chinese church seeks to mobilize thousands of new missionaries, we need to understand the challenges it faces. Laughlin’s book makes a fantastic contribution to the task of reaching all nations for Christ.”

China’s Harvest Fields

Evangelism & Missions

“Reaching ‘China’s harvest fields’ is no small task. Thankfully Laughlin wisely highlights the most critical issues facing the Chinese church. The diversity of topics found in this book is staggering. The contributors are not theorists; they are expert practitioners. This volume is both robust and balanced. I commend it to anyone who wants to understand the various factors impacting the Chinese church.”

Contextualization of the Gospel

Evangelism & Missions

“Prince uses an old perspective to forge a new path in the contextualization discussion. His appeal to the church fathers is scholarly and creative; yet, he ultimately grounds his proposal on the Bible. Contextualization of the Gospel raises questions that need thoughtful answers.”

Evangelism in a Skeptical World

Evangelism & Missions

“This is one of the most thoughtful books on evangelism I’ve read. It is both theologically sound and informed by practice. Chan avoids oversimplifying the gospel. At the same time, he never makes evangelism feel complex and cumbersome. His approach is balanced and flexible. If I could recommend just one book on evangelism, this would be it.”

Four Overarching Patterns of Culture

“Countless introductory books on a topic are so general as to be impractical. Overarching Patterns is not one of them. Robert and Christopher Strauss give us one of the most concise yet comprehensive overviews of culture and worldview I’ve read. And somehow the book is full of concrete examples! Because they present various worldview patterns in a balanced way, this book also prepares people to appreciate cultural complexities with humility. What else could one ask for?”

Love Lost for the Cause of Christ

Evangelism & Missions

“To serve Christ in cross-cultural missions, one must ‘count the costs.’ Sadly, too many people are surprised and unprepared to sacrifice the dream of living ‘happily ever after’ in marriage. This is why Love Lost for the Cause of Christ is unlike any other book about missions I’ve read. It offers a refreshing and personal look at three missionary giants who struggled to know whether God called them to both missions and marriage. Brooks gives us a readable and relevant study that will help countless people for many years to come.”

No Shortcut to Success

Evangelism & Missions

“I love this book! Some people will find it disturbing, but Rhodes does not provoke for provocation’s sake. His key ideas challenge many core presuppositions that underlie modern missions. He says, ‘The Protestant missionary enterprise was born when William Carey wrote of our obligation to use “means” to lead people to Christ. Today, as in Carey’s day, the “means” are in danger of being despised.’ While critical of popular contemporary shortcuts to ministry, Rhodes’s proposal is careful and constructive. His practical suggestions deserve serious consideration. Even if one disagrees with Rhodes, this book will sharpen our thinking about missions practice. The church desperately needs to read this book.”

The Return of Oral Hermeneutics

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“I have wanted a book like this to exist for a long time! Tom Steffen and William Bjoraker give us a glimpse into what it could look like to interpret the Bible in light of its oral background. Rather than merely identify the limitations to textual interpretation, they make a positive contribution. The book weaves together insights from multiple disciplines. It draws from their experience and the best of academic scholarship. The authors challenge readers to consider how ancient oral practices can inform contemporary ministry strategies. This book deserves a slow, careful read. I expect The Return of Oral Hermeneutics will have long-lasting influence among missionaries as it should for anyone who cares about biblical interpretation.”