by James Nelson Global Mapping International —Reviewed by Lynn D. Shmidt, mission practitioner; associate professor of mission, Asbury University At first glance, one wonders what the story of Ruth could
Ted Esler’s article is a careful missiological reflection on the unengaged paradigm. His argument for “robust missiological dialogue” is convincing. It is desirable that mission strategists and missiologists have more time for fellowship and dialogue.
by Alister McGrath SPCK —Reviewed by George F. Pickens, professor, theology and mission; coordinator, Peace and Conflict Studies Program, Messiah College Most studies of world Christianity focus on the
In his final words to his followers, Jesus told them to make disciples of all nations or peoples. The idea that 2,000 years later there should still be unengaged, unreached people groups is a sad and heartbreaking indictment of the Global Church. Despite 12 million vocational workers and 43,000 denominations, we seem unable to make disciples in the few thousand people groups that remain.
by Jim and Judy Raymo William Carey Library —Reviewed by Brian C. Hull, assistant professor, youth ministry; director, Christian Ministries Resource Center, Asbury University The Millennial generation’s (those born
I commend Ted Esler for writing this helpful article. He raises important questions regarding the missiological impact of the concept of the unengaged. His four suggestions on the way forward are excellent and I want to be a part of seeing these realized. Although I affirm what Ted has written, I do want to challenge some of his conclusions.
by Edward L. Smither Cascade Books —Reviewed by Jonathan K. Dodson, mission leader, pastor, and author It is encouraging to see the work of diligent, global missiologists trickling into
In recent years, much has been said about the good and the bad of short-term missions. Short-term missions have been around long enough to have history. In that history, there is as much to be ashamed of as there is to celebrate.
by Rick Love InterVarsity Press —Reviewed by Marv Newell, senior vice president, Missio Nexus Conflict happens—in the home, at the workplace, in mission offices, on teams, and even across
Why did the Momina people of the southern lowlands of West Papua, Indonesia, convert to Christianity? What were the cultural and social forces that precipitated the people movement among the Momina? I would suggest that seven recognizable motivating factors led to the conversion of the Momina people of the village of Sumo, and subsequently to the majority of this people group.1
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