The demand and curiosity about English has increased among all generations. In many instances, this creates a chance for English-speaking missionaries to serve within the framework of tentmakers, camp counselors, business people, or teachers. Through their work and witness, they have an opportunity to expose unbelievers to the gospel and bring people to the saving knowledge of Christ.
by Daniel K. Darko and Beth Snodderly, editors William Carey International University Press —Reviewed by David R. Dunaetz, Azusa Pacific University; Claremont Graduate University; former church planter in France
I have found that there are a number of assumptions that Westerners need to re-think in order to effectively build relationships in less individualistic cultures. These seven reminders are based on both personal experiences and conversations with many in group-oriented cultures.
by Kelly O’Donnell & Michèle Lewis O’Donnell, editors William Carey Library —Reviewed by William Peed, global ministry program director, Kingswood University, Sussex, NB, Canada HUMANITARIAN, HUMAN HEALTH, and human
The concept of “doing mission” is still very strong, but it is increasingly being obscured by the use of creative functional substitutes.
by Nicholas P. Wolterstorff Baker Academic —Reviewed by Jenny Collins, associate professor of missions, Taylor University MANY CHRISTIANS FOCUSED ON the noble work of fighting global injustice are often
Does the move away from the term “mission” diminish the mission of God, at least among those of us for whom English is our primary language? Reflecting on the complexity of the issues, my answer is yes, but perhaps other significant questions should also be considered.
by David Cranston and Ruth Padilla DeBorst, editors Regnum Books International —Reviewed by JR Rozko, director of operations & advancement, Missio Alliance I SPEND MOST OF MY TIME thinking about
Reflecting on Marv Newell’s article, I see two primary causes for the shift in “missions” vocabulary that he describes.
by Craig Ott and J. D. Payne, editors William Carey Library —Reviewed by Patrick Krayer, executive director, Interserve USA AS MISSIONARIES CROSS social, ethnic, and religious boundaries, they encounter
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