The landscape and ministry context in the 21st Century is markedly different from the last century. Notably present are the socio-cultural forces of globalization, postmodernism, terrorism and international migration. This book is a collection of writings by various contributors, informative of the practice of Missions in the 21st Century. Sign up for the WCIU Press newsletter to be notified about new books from this author and more! http://eepurl.com/rB15L

Missions Practice in the 21st Century

Religion & Spirituality

Wan, Enoch

Christian Books & Bibles

William\Carey#International University Press

Reality is based on relationships between created beings and Creator Beings. Mission work is about human beings who are in relationship with God introducing yet other human beings to Him. God’s purpose is relational. Our calling in mission is relational and training for mission also needs to be relational.

Relational Missionary Training: Theology, Theory & Practice

Hedinger, Mark

Urban Loft Publishers

The movement of people spatially at an unprecedented scale is a special social phenomenon of the 21st century. Among these people on the move are those who take up residence away from their place of origin—the “diaspora”—who are the focus of this study. This book is an interdisciplinary study on the 21st century demographic reality that led to the development of “diaspora missiology” as a new missiological paradigm, and the need to practice “diaspora missions” as a new mission strategy. This book is an introductory study on the theory, methodology, and practice of “diaspora missiology.” This book began with Part 1 which includes an introduction of preliminary matters and phenomenological descriptions of global trends of increasing demographic significance of diaspora and the shifting of the Christian church’s center of gravity in the 21st century. In response to these factual data, new theoretical frameworks and methodological considerations were proposed in Parts 2 and 3. Eight case studies were presented to illustrate the necessity and viability of diaspora missiology and diaspora missions in Part 4.

Diaspora Missiology: Theory, Methodology, and Practice

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

Diaspora populations are now significantly reshaping many parts of the globe. Behind these moving millions however, is the hand of a sovereign and gracious God whose purpose is to draw the nations and the peoples of our world to Himself. From the earliest days of human history God has used the scattering of diaspora populations, both ancient and contemporary, to help accomplish that purpose. This book examines the characteristics of two diasporas, the ancient Jewish diaspora of the Old Testament and the contemporary Sri Lankan diaspora resident in the region of the Persian Gulf. Using the experience of the former as a framework for evaluating the experience of the latter, it illustrates the ways in which the God of nations can work in and through the world’s multiplying diasporas to accomplish His Kingdom purposes.

Wandering Jews and Scattered Sri Lankans: Viewing Sri Lankans of the Gulf Cooperation Council through the Lens of the Old Testament Jewish Diaspora

Rubesh, Ted

This book shows patterns of assimilation and integration that are common among immigrant groups and provides tools of cultural research to get out in the city, talk to people, build relationships, gain entrance into these communities, find leaders, and plant healthy churches. These tools are important because they can be carried to any city and put into practice. In some regard, it is impossible to tell somebody how to do ethnic ministry. The only legitimate answer is, “It depends.” This book helps you know what it depends on and how to work effectively in that situation. After reading this book, we hope you feel equipped to walk out your door, look at your neighborhood, and say, “I have the theology, tools, heart, and motivation to understand who is here and how I can begin to reach them with the gospel and work towards the goal of church planting."

Church Planting among Immigrants in US Urban Centers: The “Where”, “Why”, And “How” of Diaspora Missiology in Action

Casey, Anthony

The movement of people spatially at an unprecedented scale is a special social phenomenon of the 21st century. Among these people on the move are those who take up residence away from their place of origin—the “diaspora”—who are the focus of this study. This book is an interdisciplinary study on the 21st century demographic reality that led to the development of “diaspora missiology” as a new missiological paradigm, and the need to practice “diaspora missions” as a new mission strategy.

Diaspora Missiology: Theory, Methodology, and Practice, SECOND EDITION

This book shows patterns of assimilation and integration that are common among immigrant groups and provides tools of cultural research to get out in the city, talk to people, build relationships, gain entrance into these communities, find leaders, and plant healthy churches. These tools are important because they can be carried to any city and put into practice. In some regard, it is impossible to tell somebody how to do ethnic ministry. The only legitimate answer is, “It depends.” This book helps you know what it depends on and how to work effectively in that situation. After reading this book, we hope you feel equipped to walk out your door, look at your neighborhood, and say, “I have the theology, tools, heart, and motivation to understand who is here and how I can begin to reach them with the gospel and work towards the goal of church planting.

Church Planting among Immigrants in US Urban Centers (Second Edition): The “Where”, “Why”, And “How” of Diaspora

This volume is a description and explanation of Chinese diaspora Kingdom workers who are on the move for Kingdom involvement; yet with divine provision of God’s sovereignty and ministerial guidance. The purpose of this book is to develop a field support ministry guidebook for mission leaders to provide on-field assistance for Chinese diaspora Kingdom workers in a chosen Creative Access Region. The content is based on field study of sixteen key informant interviews on twenty Chinese diaspora Kingdom workers. Seven guiding principles for field support ministries are proposed based on the integration of research findings from the archival research, ethnography study and seven case studies to validate the proposed guiding principles.

Chinese Diaspora Kingdom Workers: In Action and With Guidance

Lau, Jacky

Western Seminary Press

In this book, a theology of Spirit-anointed witness in holistic Christian mission is articulated with an emphasis on "relational paradigm." The thesis is that the church be authorized, enlightened, enriched, equipped, and empowered to proclaim, practice, and demonstrate the power of God's Kingdom. Formulating a theology of mission is not a finished task, rather an ongoing one. The place and purpose of the Holy Spirit must be emphasized in it, recognizing the Spirit's initiatory and empowering role since Pentecost for Christian witness. This title is part of the series on "relational paradigm" published by CDRR (Center of Diaspora and Relational Research).

A Theology of Spirit-Anointed Witness in Holistic Christian Mission Framed in the Relational Paradigm

Karimpanamannil, Mathew

Western Press

This book is part of the series published by the Center of Diaspora and Relational Research. It covers the history of Chinese diaspora and development of Chinese diaspora congregations in the San Francisco Bay Area. Its focus is on contextualizing diaspora missions and cross-cultural ministry training for Chinese diaspora in the SFBA, including ethnographic description of local cross-cultural ministries of two selected Chinese diaspora churches.

Missions Beyond the Diaspora: Local Cross-cultural Ministry of Chinese Congregations in the San Francisco Bay Area

Hung Lei, Mike

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