The Changing Face of World Missions: Engaging Contemporary Issues and TrendsThe dramatic changes that have taken place both in global society and in the church have implications for how the church does missions in the twenty-first century. These trends include the rise of postmodernism, the spiritual decline in the West and the advance of the gospel in the rest of the world, and the impact of technology on society and missions. The Changing Face of World Missions is for the mission-minded church leader or lay person who wants to understand these trends. Each chapter identifies and evaluates a trend, examines it in light of Scripture, and proposes a practical response. Important terms are defined, and sidebars help readers think through the issues on their own. |
Contents
Preface | 7 |
The Global Context | 14 |
New Yorks in New Delhi Manilas | 21 |
The Impact of Migration HIVAIDS | 45 |
From World Religions to Multiple | 79 |
From Modernity | 105 |
From Christendom to Global | 131 |
From Fear of Hell | 161 |
9 | 247 |
Partnership | 279 |
and Beyond | 299 |
From an Adapted Message to an Adapted | 321 |
Reference List | 349 |
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Contributing Authors | 391 |
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