Accountability in Missions: Korean and Western Case Studies
by Jonathan J. Bonk, editor Wipf & Stock, 199 W. 8th Ave., Suite 3, Eugene, OR 97401, 360 pages, 2011, $40.00. —Reviewed by Gilles Gravelle, PhD, director of research & innovation, The Seed Company—a Wycliffe USA affiliate. This book is a collection of papers by twenty-five authors, including responders. It is the result of the […]
A Learning Missional Church: Reflections from Young Missiologists
by Beate Fagerli, Knud Jørgensen, Rolv Olsen, Kari Storstein Haug, and Knut Tveitereid, editors Regnum Books International, St. Philip & St. James Church, Woodstock Rd., Oxford OX2 6HR UK, 2012, 200 pages, £26.99. —Reviewed by Sarita D. Gallagher, assistant professor of religion at George Fox University, Newberg, Oregon. From the first missionary journeys of […]
Confessions of a Seasoned Missions Fundraiser
The right perspectives on fundraising that counter thirteen common misconceptions.
Why I Am Not a Missionary!
The author shares why terminology can be limiting and occasionally harmful—and why it may be time we shifted our thinking.
Short-term Missions Serving Long-term Efforts in Eastern Europe
A case study of how one group in Eastern Europe is using short-term teams to accelerate the impact of long-term ministry.
How Technology is Transforming Bible Translation
Rather than assume Bible translation can only be done the way it has always been done, it is time to use Internet technology in new ways so people groups can complete Bible translations for themselves.
Who Me? Reluctant Leadership and the Progressive Nature of God’s Call
Looking at his own life and the life of the Apostle Peter, the author shares how we can prevent ourselves from becoming reluctant leaders and move forward as God calls us.
Field Leaders: Navigating the Complexities of a Four-dimensional Role
Field leaders typically navigate four dimensions in their roles: personal, organizational, stewardship, impact. The authors give guidance on how to address each of these.
Leading Virtually, or Virtually Leading? Exposing the Myths of Virtual Leadership
While unpacking five myths about virtual leadership, the author offers practical wisdom for leaders engaged in distance leadership.
How (Not) to Collaborate with a Majority World Church
Collaboration in intercultural ministry can be improved by considering three relational realities. The author uses a case study from Africa as an example.