Stephen Offutt

A Theological Understanding of Power for Poverty Alleviation in the Philippines

Evangelism & Missions

“Hong writes about the growing and critical role of transnational faith communities in global missions. He analyzes how and why impoverished Filipinos experience powerlessness, as well as the theological lens through which US-based Filipino Protestants understand, and act to ameliorate, such powerlessness. Hong thus enriches our understanding of the potential, and the limits, of transnational religious ties as tools for missional transformation in contemporary global society. It is an important study.”

Faith in the Marketplace

Evangelism & Missions

“Samuel Lee’s wonderfully researched book opens the way for deeper intellectual understanding of how entrepreneurs create synergies between business startups and church planting initiatives. Lee provides vivid case studies of how such initiatives can have transformative results. He also introduces innovative spiritual metrics to evaluate such initiatives. All of this makes the book a must-read for those interested in church planting in the twenty-first century.”

Partners, Sisters, and Twins

Evangelism & Missions

“International church partnerships help knit global Christianity together. Congregations do not always, however, successfully navigate the many cultural, logistical, and communication-related challenges that such partnerships bring. In this original and carefully researched study, Daniel Hunter provides insights into how such partnerships can be healthier theologically, relationally, and operationally. Partners, Sisters, and Twins is thus an invaluable resource for the global church. It should be read widely.”

Redemptive Service

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

“In Redemptive Service, Stephenson and Wienk masterfully link the theological why and the practical how of Christian benevolence. Their theological insights are penetrating yet accessible; their poverty-reduction strategies are both loving (they embrace the imago Dei in those who suffer) and wise (they can move the needle on poverty indices). The book’s biblical grounding is rich and consistent throughout. Redemptive Service is an invaluable resource for Christians exploring their vocational call in a broken world.”