Book Reviews

Schmit’s new book paves the way for a refreshing discussion highlighting the common ground that unites worship.

Loewen’s purpose in writing this book is to encourage the Western woman who wants to get beyond fear to learn to love Muslim women, be at home with them, and share the love of Jesus.

This stimulating book asks the key question it raises: “Can leadership for the missional church be developed in the seminary?” The answer seems to be, “Not without radical reform.”

The Spirit in the World is an outgrowth of an international symposium titled “Spirit in the World: The Dynamics of Pentecostal Growth and Experience.”

Other Books Received Annan, Kent. 2009. Following Jesus through the Eye of the Needle: Living Fully, Loving Dangerously. Downers Grove, Ill.: InterVarsity Press. Bjorkgren-Thylin, Marika. 2009. From Pioneer Mission

A Heart for the Community explores a wide range of issues relevant to holistic ministry in the city.

A key theme permeates this book: the power of educating women, which proved to be an irresistible social force for reformation.

Until recently, evangelical missiological efforts and strategies have focused on rural areas, and they have been struggling to catch up with the diverse urban realities where most Christians now live. Communicating Christ in Asian Cites is a worthy contribution to this effort.

This book is an excellent comprehensive guide for the BAM practitioner to keep on hand to refer to it over and over again.

Drawing upon their personal teaching experiences in nearly a dozen countries, Michael Romanowski and Teri McCarthy provide a highly useful and practical guide for three groups of evangelical Christians who teach overseas.