Mission leaders need hard data to help them exercise good stewardship of both the financial and human resources entrusted to them. This study of the compensation practices helps them do just that.
by John Mark Terry and J. D. Payne. Baker Academic, P.O. Box 6278, Grand Rapids, MI 49516, 304 pages, 2013, $26.99. —Reviewed by Gerald Roe, associate professor, Intercultural Studies,
The Chinese churches are at critical point in their mission outreach. Awakened and zealous, they are bound to supply global Christian mission with new blood and energy.
by Basil Scott Primalogue Publishing Media. #32 2nd Cross, Hutchins Road, St. Thomas Town PO, Bangalore 560 084 India, 208 pages, 2013, $9.99 Kindle. —Reviewed by Joel Rainey, executive
Although reinterpreting Muhammad’s prophethood may lead us to a more respectful witness, we must remember that it is no witness at all if we intentionally miscommunicate.
by Eddie Gibbs Baker Academic, P.O. Box 6278, Grand Rapids, MI 49516, 272 pages, 2013, $20.99. —Reviewed by Brian Lays, MDiv student, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. There is little doubt
Jesus was the master storyteller. He often taught people in the form of parables. Shouldn’t we do the same?
by Scott W. Sunquist Baker Academic, P.O. Box 6278, Grand Rapids, MI 49516, 464 pages, 2013, $34.99. —Reviewed by Brendan A. Ashley, MDiv student with a church planting emphasis,
An analysis of local attempts at theologizing within a cultural context is a tool for establishing foci for ministry.
A simplified, yet thorough method for small-scale and personal research in missions.
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