{"title":"Home page","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrowse our Home page collection. New Arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"spirit-walk-special-edition","title":"Spirit Walk (Special Edition)","description":"\u003cp\u003e[DESCRIPTION]  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Holy Spirit is the Hidden Mover Behind All Personal Life Transformation and Ministry Fruitfulness.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eSince the original publication of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eSpirit Walk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e, author Steve Smith has gone home to meet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003ethe Lord face-to-face. However, before that glorious day, he penned an impassioned plea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eto believers in the last days of his life. That plea and piece of instruction is what comprises\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003ethe new foreword in this special edition of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eSpirit Walk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e. Read and be both challenged and\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003einvited to a life lived in the power of the Holy Spirit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eThough we know the Bible says to walk in the Spirit, the majority of Christians are illiterate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e(and even nervous) about how to practically live in His power. The result is lives marred by\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003econtinued brokenness and ministries plagued by fruitlessness. In contrast, believers from Acts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eunderstood the ancient path of the Spirit Walk. That extraordinary power was not just for them,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003ebut \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003ealso\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e for us.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eGleaning insights from implementation in dozens of Acts-like movements around the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eworld, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eSpirit Walk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e “lifts the hood and shows us the real secret behind apostolic, disciple multiplying movements” (Neil Cole, author of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eOrganic Church\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e). Whether you need a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003emovement of God in your personal life or in your ministry, this book takes you through the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003etimeless principles of the Bible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eThe Spirit Walk path has helped thousands of ordinary people shift from a fundamental\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003ereliance upon methods and self-helps to the essential reliance upon the Spirit who empowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eboth. Discover how to start on your lifelong journey of being filled\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e again and again by the Holy Spirit as you abide in Christ.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eAlso available in Chinese \u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e[\/DESCRIPTION] [SUBTITLE]The Extraordinary Power of Acts of Ordinary People (with Foreword by Steve Smith from his last days)[\/SUBTITLE][CREDIT] Steve Smith [\/CREDIT] [PAGES] 206 [\/PAGES] [BINDING] paperback [\/BINDING] [PUBLISHER] William Carey Publishing [\/PUBLISHER] [PUBLISHYEAR] 2020 [\/PUBLISHYEAR] [ENDORSEMENT1]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eWith the right methods men can accomplish something noticeable, but not necessarily eternal. With the right empowerment they can truly change the world and bring about eternal fruit––and the method matters little. In this book, Steve Smith lifts the hood and shows us the real secret behind apostolic, disciple-multiplying movements...and it isn’t a strategy, workbook, program, or 5-step plan. It is something all of us have instant access to and which promises to bear eternal fruit. It is time we welcome the Holy Spirit and follow His lead into the harvest fields.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eNeil Cole \u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Apostolic Missionary and Author\u003cspan\u003e[\/ENDORSEMENT1] [ENDORSEMENT2]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eSteve Smith has dedicated his life to the fulfillment of the Great Commission through movements that multiply disciples and churches. He has made a significant contribution to our thinking on strategy and effective methods. But Steve knows best practice is not enough. Now in \u003cem\u003eSpirit Walk\u003c\/em\u003e he explains how God’s power is available to work in us and through us for his glory and the discipling of the nations.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ccite\u003eSteve Addison \u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor, \u003cem\u003ePioneering Movements: Leadership that Multiplies Disciples and Churches\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT2] [ENDORSEMENT3]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eI knew \u003cem\u003eSpirit Walk\u003c\/em\u003e was special when I kept on stopping to reflect on the biblical candor and battle-tested wisdom from the first couple of thousand words. Steve Smith is one of the key pioneers in Kingdom movements. In this book, he puts a spiritual laser on the divine fingerprints observed on every one of the hundreds of 21st century movements, and he invites Christ followers not to try to lead the parade but pursue and abide in God.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ccite\u003eJerry Trousdale \u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirector of International Ministries, New Generations\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT3] [ENDORSEMENT4]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eSooner or later most pastors and missionaries come to the end of their rope and realize the best preaching, methodology, training, and strategy does not result in something that can only be explained by the power of God. Steve Smith shares from his personal pilgrimage and seeing the Spirit of God work on the mission field how every Christian can experience a “Spirit Walk” as the norm in daily victorious living and ministry.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ccite\u003eJerry Rankin \u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresident Emeritus, International Mission Board, SBC\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT4] [ENDORSEMENT5]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eSteve Smith reminds us that walking in the Spirit is indispensable to every significant Kingdom breakthrough over the past 2,000 years. I commend all readers to this powerful resource for their Kingdom journey.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ccite\u003eDavid Garrison \u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExecutive Director, Global Gates\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT5] [ENDORSEMENT6]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eThis is a groundbreaking book for all of us who care about the mission of God in the earth.… Steve Smith is one of the men that has truly shaped the Antioch Movement as well as thousands of others’ lives. His leadership, mind, and absolute commitment to the love and power of God make him a man worthy to follow. I am so proud of Steve and his new book Spirit Walk. I believe it will be another move forward for all of us who truly are desiring HisKingdom to come and His will to be done in our lifetime.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ccite\u003eJimmy Seibert \u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSenior Pastor of Antioch Community Church and President of Antioch Ministries International\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT6] [ENDORSEMENT7]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eIn the last few years, I have had the opportunity to know Steve Smith personally, and have come to admire the strength of his faith, the humility of his leadership, and the simplicity of his ministry methods. Reading his work in Spirit Walk has shown me why he is such a high-impact.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ccite\u003eDr. Bekele Shanko \u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChairman, GACX and VP of Global Church Movements, CRU\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT7] [ENDORSEMENT8]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eSteve Smith is a missionary, church planter, and eager disciple bof our Lord. As you will discover, his heart beats with the urgent necessity of living each day in the fullness of\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ccite\u003eTom Elliff \u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormer President of the International Mission Board\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT8] [ENDORSEMENT9]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eSteve provides a clear introduction to an issue which is central to living an abundant and fruitful life for our King and His Kingdom.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ccite\u003eCurtis Sergeant\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor and Former IMB Church Planter\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT9] [ENDORSEMENT10]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eBefore Jesus Christ’s crucifixion, resurrection, and ascension, He promised that we would do “greater things” than He did while He was on the earth (John 14:12). In \u003cem\u003eSpirit Walk\u003c\/em\u003e, Steve Smith reminds the church that these “greater things” can only be accomplished by the power of the Holy Spirit at work within the people of God. I found his tangible instructions on how to embark on mission with the Spirit moment-by-moment incredibly inspiring to my personal ministry as well as to my leadership of a team of Spirit-indwelt and Spirit-empowered missionary leaders.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ccite\u003eKurt Nelson \u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCEO, East-West Ministries\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT10] [TOC]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForeword: First Things First\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreface: Set Sail with the Spirit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 1 Predictable Steps for an Unpredictable Path\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 2 Spirit Walk\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 3 S.W.A.P. Your Control for God’s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 4 S.W.A.P. – Surrender to His Will and Word\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 5 S.W.A.P. – Wait on God in Prayer (Part 1)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterlude The Story Line of History\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 6 S.W.A.P. – Wait on God in Prayer (Part 2)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 7 S.W.A.P. – Avoid Sin and Let God Root Out All Unrighteousness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 8 S.W.A.P. – Pursue the Promptings of the Spirit Conclusion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppendix 1 Format for a SWAPmeet: Multi-Day, Daily, Hourly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppendix 2 Format for a Corporate Surrender Meeting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppendix 3 Accountability Questions from the Wesleyan Movement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppendix 4 Prayers God Delights In—Sample Prayers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[\/TOC]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"William Carey Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44713264939050,"sku":"tfm1787299804012","price":9.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44713264971818,"sku":"ihg1787299804013","price":17.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"eBook (ePub)","offer_id":44713265004586,"sku":"jrk1787299804014","price":6.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0664\/4380\/4714\/files\/spirit-walk-special-edition_1.jpg?v=1787299810"},{"product_id":"practicing-hope-ems-28","title":"Practicing Hope (EMS 28)","description":"\u003cp\u003e[DESCRIPTION]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f80707;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Greatest Crisis is Being Separated From Christ.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eIn the constant swirl of human \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003esuff\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e, the church has long wrestled with appropriate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eresponses. As crises come and go, the need for the church’s theological, missiological, and\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003epractical readiness remains, so that people not only survive but thrive in the context of a crisis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003ePracticing Hope\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e brings together global scholars and practitioners who share and think\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003ebroadly about the church’s mission in a world rife with crises. Rather than harmonizing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003ethe voices of the contributors to provide general guidelines for generic crisis response,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003ePracticing Hope\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e allows the reader to hear multiple perspectives on complex issues such as\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003esustainability, empowerment, human rights, biblical principles, and \u003cem\u003emissio Dei\u003c\/em\u003e (mission of\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eGod). These essays highlight that being separated from Christ is the focus that will keep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003ethe church from losing its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eraison d’être\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e—its reason for being.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eThis book provides a potent reminder that crises are not the end; sometimes they are\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003ethe beginning of something better. In these chapters, you will find stories of hope amid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eunimaginable darkness. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003ePracticing Hope\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e describes what it really means (not just in theory,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003ebut in practice) to be the salt of the earth and light of the world (Matt 5:14–15). We hope\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003ethat you will be inspired, as Jesus said in the pArable of the Good Samaritan, to “go and\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003edo likewise.\"\u003c\/span\u003e[\/DESCRIPTION] [SUBTITLE]Missions and Global Crises[\/SUBTITLE][CREDIT] Jerry M. Ireland and Michelle L. K. Raven, Editors [\/CREDIT] [PAGES] 216 [\/PAGES] [BINDING] paperback [\/BINDING] [PUBLISHER] William Carey Publishing [\/PUBLISHER] [PUBLISHYEAR] 2020 [\/PUBLISHYEAR] \u003cspan\u003e[ISBN]  \u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW222568422\" data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW222568422\"\u003e978-1-64508-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW222568422\" data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW222568422\"\u003e293-4 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e[\/ISBN] [ENDORSEMENT]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eThe voices in these excellent articles remind us that persecution (both in the New Testament era\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eand throughout all history) is the context for the most poignant proclamation of the gospel and\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003ethat praise resounds loudest when mixed with tears. Our blessed hope remains the return of Jesus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eChrist as suffering must for us, as for Him, precede glory. All other hopes pale in comparison to\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003ethat glorious day, and towards that day we must press and practice, singing through our pain,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003ehoping in our hurt, demonstrating to the world that Jesus is both worthy and worth it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eDick Brogden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eco-founder of the Live Dead Movement, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[\/ENDORSEMENT] \u003c\/span\u003e[TOC]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"color: #5e9ca0;\"\u003e \u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForeword\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSadiri “Joy” Tira \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJerry Michael Ireland\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 1-Singing about Suffering: A Vernacular Theology of the Cross in Nigeria’s Middle Belt\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZachariah Chinne and Kenneth Nehrbass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 2-The Church as a Refuge and Christ’s Healing Work in the Middle East\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaniel W. 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Disciple-making and church planting must extend to the most remote areas of every people group and nation to assist individuals as they come to Christ. Lasting movements build on specific traits and strategies in both teams and leadership, including divine passion that lasts beyond whims and hardships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMurray Moerman provides realistic expectations of what it takes to facilitate a movement and how to gain the support of various partners needed for long-term success, resulting in whole-nation church planting saturation. Based on years of research, \u003cem\u003eMobilizing Movements\u003c\/em\u003e contains both practical and spiritual elements. You will find insights and models from several continents for macro (whole nation) strategies and micro (personal) disciple-making. Features include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey component of healthy movements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNine accelerants for movements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalysis of seven challenging contexts in which movements can still flourish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical strategies scalable to your capacity and context\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWriting for novices as well as practitioners, Moerman casts a vision for completing the Great Commission and invites us to mobilize movements. [\/DESCRIPTION] [SUBTITLE]Leadership Insights for Discipling Whole Nations[\/SUBTITLE][CREDIT] Murray Moerman [\/CREDIT] [PAGES] 286 [\/PAGES] [BINDING] paperback [\/BINDING] [PUBLISHER] William Carey Publishing [\/PUBLISHER] [PUBLISHYEAR] 2021 [\/PUBLISHYEAR] [ENDORSEMENT1]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eAn invaluable contribution—comprehensive, inspirational, and practical—for all of us who long to see the kingdom of God expanded by seeing whole nations discipled. Backed by a life of experience, Murray uses his pastoral heart to relate the nitty gritty of how to develop effective national church-planting processes around the world.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ccite\u003eRon Anderson\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW119914863 BCX0\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW119914863 BCX0\"\u003ecatalyst, Lausanne Church \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e[\/ENDORSEMENT1] [ENDORSEMENT2]\n\u003cblockquote\u003eMoerman has offered the global church a great gift, the gift of synthesis. Learning from forty years of church planting strategies, looking at current trends in DMM and CMP, and discerning the challenges of our time for missions engagement, Moerman offers a practical guide for denominational leaders, church planters, and apostolic leaders to think critically about how their praxis can contribute to the goal of discipling all nations. A must read!\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ccite\u003eDr. Raphaël Anzenberger\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eleadership team, PC2P.org facilitator, Global SCP Taskforce \u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT2] [ENDORSEMENT3]\n\u003cblockquote\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eMobilizing Movements\u003c\/em\u003e, Murray Moerman fills an important gap in kingdom literature. Few people have written books on saturation church planting (SCP) in recent years, and even fewer on the role of movements in SCP. These two massively important topics are made for one another. SCP is an important goal, and movements are the primary means by which to achieve this goal. To consider either without the other is to miss a key connection for achieving the advance of the kingdom and the completion of the Great Commission. Murray writes from a position of considerable experience on several levels, most notably in his leadership of the Global church planting Network.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ccite\u003eDr. Curtis Sergeant\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003efounder, MetaCamp; leader, Zúme; co-facilitator, 24:14\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT3] [ENDORSEMENT4]\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eMobilizing Movements\u003c\/em\u003e is a book for our time. It’s a practical tool to empower leaders in multiplying disciples that will transform this world so needy for our Lord Jesus Christ. World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) recognizes that discipleship is core to the mission of Jesus. 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In eight sessions of five days each, it guides you through the process of digesting biblical paradigms, surrendering to the Holy Spirit, being filled with the Holy Spirit, and cultivating an authentic relationship with Him. Along the way you will learn practices and rhythms for long-term spiritual growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecome a doer of the Word as you engage in this study, and join believers who have gone before you to discover the biblical path of the \u003cem\u003eSpirit Walk\u003c\/em\u003e. [\/DESCRIPTION] [CREDIT] L. Stone and Laura Smith [\/CREDIT] [PAGES] 106 [\/PAGES] [BINDING] paperback [\/BINDING] [PUBLISHER] William Carey Publishing [\/PUBLISHER] [PUBLISHYEAR] 2020 [\/PUBLISHYEAR] [ENDORSEMENT1]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eMore than anything else in life, pursuing the presence of God should be our priority. In Spirit Walk Study Guide, the authors lead us through practical guidance to help the believer cultivate intimacy with the Holy Spirit in a real and tangible way. This guide is packed with Scripture that will enhance and enlarge your pursuit of the fullness of God whether you are young or seasoned in your faith journey.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eRhetta Curle\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI \u003c\/span\u003e[\/ENDORSEMENT1] [ENDORSEMENT2]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eI encourage anyone doing the Bible study on Spirit Walk by Steve Smith to use this workbook. It helped me slow down and hear the voice of God.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eDiana McComas \u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewife of elder, WoodsEdge Community Church, Houston, TX\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT2] [ENDORSEMENT3]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eSpirit Walk: Study Guide\u003c\/em\u003e really helped enhance our discussions by encouraging greater introspection and understanding of who the Holy Spirit is and how the Spirit works in our everyday life. It is a great companion resource that takes Steve’s insights deeper and more practical.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eRussell Swaim \u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeaderImpact Metro Vancouver Area Director\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT3] [ENDORSEMENT4]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eSpirit Walk: Study Guide\u003c\/em\u003e illustrated to me a very practical way to meet with God daily. My daily morning times with Jesus have been enriched because of the emphasis on “Worshiping the Lord with Thanksgiving.” Often, I devalue the relationship I have with the Spirit and it becomes a religious thing to meet with God, but when I come with thanksgiving before the Lord Almighty, I am humbled, and my heart becomes right with God!\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eMichael Spetter \u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003estudent, CAE Aviation Academy\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT4] [TOC]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSession 1: Returning to a Biblical Framework\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSession 2: Being Filled with the Holy Spirit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSession 3: Surrender\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSession 4: Waiting on God\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSession 5: The Deep Work\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSession 6: Avoiding Sin and Letting God Root Out All Unrighteousness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSession 7: Pursuing the Promptings of the Holy Spirit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSession 8: Staying the Course—Keeping Step with the Holy Trailblazer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStick with It\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[\/TOC]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"William Carey Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44713265266730,"sku":"svb1787299809883","price":9.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"eBook (ePub)","offer_id":44713265299498,"sku":"jeu1787299809884","price":6.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0664\/4380\/4714\/files\/spirit-walk-study-guide_1.jpg?v=1787299815"},{"product_id":"language-learning-in-ministry","title":"Language Learning in Ministry","description":"\u003cp\u003e[DESCRIPTION]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChart a Path for Language Success\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAre you excited to minister in another culture, but worried about how best to learn the language of the people you are going to serve? While a new culture and a new language will change you and your family in dramatic ways, let the author dispel common myths about language acquisition and share a hopeful outlook. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLanguage Learning in Ministry\u003c\/em\u003e is essential for learning a new language or providing guidance for those headed into a new language context. With chapters on both formal and informal language learning to guide the selection of language schools, programs, and methodologies, this book walks you through the options, opportunities, and challenges ahead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecial attention is given to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eViewing language learning through a ministry lens Language development of children and the needs of the family, including schooling options and opportunities for MKs to learn the local\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePersonal application—walking the reader through decision-making processes to chart a path for success in language learning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich resources such as language proficiency scales, language learning methodologies, and online resources\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA complete task-based language learning curriculum that can be adapted to any language\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon’t let language learning be a desert of waiting, but rather, a launch-pad for ministry opportunities. Utilizing the knowledge and guidance provided in this book will minimize your stress, increase the potential for your success in acquiring a new language, and fuel your ministry. [\/DESCRIPTION] [SUBTITLE]Preparing for Cross-Cultural Language Acquisition[\/SUBTITLE][CREDIT] Jan Edwards Dormer [\/CREDIT] [PAGES] 164 [\/PAGES] [BINDING] paperback [\/BINDING] [PUBLISHER] William Carey Publishing [\/PUBLISHER] [PUBLISHYEAR] 2021 [\/PUBLISHYEAR] [ENDORSEMENT1]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eDr. Dormer has personally walked the road of second language acquisition (SLA). More recently, she has given herself tirelessly to understanding how learning a second language can best be done. Through extensive research and interaction with many language learners and their helpers, Dr. Dormer brings insightful counsel, lays out helpful models, and even debunks common myths about SLA. This is an excellent twenty-first century text for SLA and for all mission leaders working closely with new language learners!\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eBob Fetherlin, DMin\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003ePresident, One Mission Society; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003eFormer missionary in Africa; and Vice-President for International Ministries with The Christian and Missionary Alliance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"335551550\":3,\"335551620\":3,\"335559685\":360}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e[\/ENDORSEMENT1] [ENDORSEMENT2]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eWhen I met Dr. Dormer, I knew that she had the experience, training, and passion to write a work that would offer practical help for families in a variety of cross-cultural living and schooling situations. Her personal experience growing up cross-culturally and then raising her own family overseas gives her a unique and credible perspective. I highly recommend this book to all families anticipating or currently living in a country where learning the local language will make a qualitative difference in their ability to adapt to their new home.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eNancy Elwood, MS\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMK Education International Coordinator, GEM; co-founder and team leader, SHARE Education Services; co-founder, Professional Association of Cross-cultural Consultants in Education \u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT2] [TOC]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Misconceptions about Language Acquisition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Principles of Language Acquisition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. Formal Language Learning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. Informal Language Learning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. Children’s Language and Educational Needs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6. Opportunities for Ministry amid Language Learning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7. Applying New Understanding to Chart a Path for Success\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReferences\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppendices\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppendix A: Language Proficiency Scales\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppendix B: English for Life Curriculum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppendix C: Second Language Acquisition Self-Assessment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppendix D: Language Teaching Methodologies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppendix E: Language Learning Resources to Create\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppendix F: Language Learning Online Resources\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[\/TOC]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"William Carey Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44713265397802,"sku":"uba1787299810653","price":10.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"eBook (ePub)","offer_id":44713265430570,"sku":"kgp1787299810654","price":7.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0664\/4380\/4714\/files\/language-learning-in-ministry_1.jpg?v=1787299816"},{"product_id":"honor-shame-and-the-gospel","title":"Honor, Shame, and the Gospel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e[DESCRIPTION]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAn Honorific Gospel: Biblically Faithful \u0026amp; Culturally Relevant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-contrast=\"none\" class=\"TextRun SCXW76258679 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW76258679 BCX0\"\u003eChristians engaged in communicating the gospel navigate a challenging tension: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-contrast=\"none\" class=\"TextRun SCXW76258679 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW76258679 BCX0\"\u003efaithfulness to God’s ancient, revealed Word—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-contrast=\"none\" class=\"TextRun SCXW76258679 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW76258679 BCX0\"\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-contrast=\"none\" class=\"TextRun SCXW76258679 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW76258679 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003erelevance to the local, current social context\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-contrast=\"none\" class=\"TextRun SCXW76258679 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW76258679 BCX0\"\u003e. What if there was a lens or paradigm offering both? Understanding the Bible—particularly the gospel—through the ancient cultural “language” of honor-shame offers believers this double blessing.\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-contrast=\"none\" class=\"TextRun SCXW76258679 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW76258679 BCX0\"\u003eAn honorific gospel offers new points of resonance with communities where shame and honor are critical values, including most unreached peoples.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHonor, Shame, and the Gospel\u003c\/em\u003e, over a dozen practitioners and scholars from diverse contexts and fields add to the ongoing conversation around the theological and missiological implications of an honorific gospel. 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I am delighted to see this interdisciplinary contribution to honor-shame studies bring together influential scholars and practitioners from many backgrounds and contexts. I highly recommend for pastors and students, but also for all who care about the whole church bringing the whole gospel to the whole world.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNijay K. Gupta, PhD\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-contrast=\"none\" class=\"TextRun SCXW260566369 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW260566369 BCX0\"\u003ep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-contrast=\"none\" class=\"TextRun SCXW260566369 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW260566369 BCX0\"\u003erofessor of New Testament, Northern Seminary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"EOP SCXW260566369 BCX0\" data-ccp-props='{\"335551550\":3,\"335551620\":3,\"335559740\":276}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e[\/ENDORSEMENT1][ENDORSEMENT2]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHonor, Shame, and the Gospel brings afresh an important message and teaching to the attention of the global Church and mission. While in many ways the topic is not new, its renewed attention to the nexus of theology and mission practice today is timely. The richness of this book is in the conversation between different voices as they wrestle with reading scripture and its honor and shame perspective and apply it in a multiplicity of ministry contexts. While the reader can focus on individual chapters, the book is more than individual perspectives and is richer when read in the light of the dialogues that are happening between the individual understandings. It provides an excellent foundation for a much needed, broader, and deeper conversation that gives attention to the differing gendered, religious, and community experiences of honor and shame.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCathy Hine, PhD \u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eco-founder of When Women Speak: Angelina Noble Women’s Mission Research Centre, Australian College of Theology \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e[\/ENDORSEMENT2] [ENDORSEMENT3]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI am completely convinced that it is high time for a major reframing of the gospel in the West. This is not only because our prevailing articulation of it is indexed to a completely different historic, religious, and cultural era, but also because the culture\/s in which we now serve are immeasurably more complex and require a deeper understanding of honor-shame and how the gospel addresses this ubiquitous human experience.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlan Hirsch\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eauthor of numerous award-winning books; founder of Movement Leaders Collective and Forge Missional Training Network \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e[\/ENDORSEMENT3] [ENDORSEMENT4]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWritten by leaders and practitioners with diverse missiological experiences, these essays and stories focus on the convergence of honor, shame, and the gospel, at both the theoretical and practical level. This timely volume will further your sensitivity towards honor-shame motifs in Scripture. Additionally, the stories that are drawn from nations as varied as Cambodia, Croatia, and Syria will surely challenge you to consider the strategic importance of such motifs for advancing the gospel in a global context.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTe-Li Lau, PhD \u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eassociate professor of New Testament, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e[\/ENDORSEMENT4] [ENDORSEMENT5]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe are in an era when we need to rethink how we are sharing the Gospel. What worked in earlier decades, or with previous generations, very often is no longer effective. Given the scope of global migration patterns, prior thinking that honor and shame cultures were for “others in a different part of the world” is no longer accurate. In almost any city or context that is not ethnically homogeneous, we now need to understand the concepts in this book if we want to be more effective in leading people to Christ and aiding them in their discipleship journeys.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMary Lederleitner, PhD, \u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eauthor of\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Women in God’s Mission; \u003c\/em\u003emanaging director of the Church Evangelism Institute at the Wheaton College Billy Graham Center \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e[\/ENDORSEMENT5] [ENDORSEMENT6]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMissiologists have argued for decades that biblical interpretation and theologies emerge from the unarticulated experiences, presuppositions, values, and worldview of theologians and pastor\/missionaries engaging scripture. This volume, with its focus on honor-shame, provides substantive documentation of that phenoMENA, but much more. In Part 1, seven essays explore diverse theological interpretations of scripture, all framed around general and specific questions of honor-shame and the gospel of Jesus Christ. In Part 2, eight essays provide case studies of ministry to persons who face honor\/shame dilemmas in life and challenges for those who seek to share Christ or make disciples in these communities. The power of this volume lies in its diversity of perspectives—Kärkkäinen with an interdisciplinary reflection on honor, guilt, shame, face, and forgiveness; Georges on historic theology, Steffen with a clothesline theology for the world—which, with the other essays in the volume, embrace the whole of scripture, the diversity of theologies, and a sampling of the broadest range of missional engagement of humanity. This material overflows with rich insight, and provocative application for today’s global mission force, providing resources for theological and missiological reflection regardless of one’s culture of origin or one’s engagement in ministry.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSherwood G. Lingenfelter, PhD\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003esenior professor of Anthropology and provost emeritus, Fuller Theological Seminary \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e[\/ENDORSEMENT6] [ENDORSEMENT7]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis compendium highlights an exceptional collection of essays in the ongoing conversation about honor-shame dynamics in biblical, theological, and missiological studies. The wide range of essays contained in this volume will help enrich cross-cultural practice while also equipping the Church to grow as a global family. It is a welcome addition in facilitating understanding and love of neighbor between those in Western and Majority World contexts\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGreg Mathias, PhD\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAssistant Professor of Global Studies; Associate Director of International Missions for the Center for Great Commission Studies, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e[\/ENDORSEMENT7] [ENDORSEMENT8]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn this single volume, God has brought together some of the world’s brightest cross-cultural gospel communicators and thinkers to share with us the wisdom they have gleaned about worldview and how it is influenced by guilt, shame, and fear. Armed with this knowledge, missionaries are much better equipped for incarnational ministry than they were a few decades ago.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRoland Muller\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWEC International, author of \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHonor and Shame: Unlocking the Door\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT8] [ENDORSEMENT9]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt’s impossible to think about and practice mission today and bypass an honor-shame framework. This new resource offers a deep dive—theological, anthropological, and with case studies––into honor-shame missiological reflection. This will serve as a great resource for colleges, seminaries, and mission training centers equipping God’s people for twenty-first-century mission.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEd Smither, PhD\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003epresident, Evangelical Missiological Society; dean, College of Intercultural Studies, Columbia International University \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e[\/ENDORSEMENT9] [ENDORSEMENT10]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChristopher Flanders and Werner Mischke in Honor, Shame, and the Gospel have brought together an astonishingly diverse selection of essays illuminating the long-neglected dynamics of shame and honor in our understanding of the Christian message. The result is nothing less than a tour de force in exposing the narrow frame of guilt-innocence which has dominated theological and ecclesial discourse for centuries, and, in the process, opening fresh avenues for a deepened understanding of the far-reaching power of the gospel for all peoples. These essays will stir your theological imagination to new heights!\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ccite data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTimothy C. Tennent, PhD\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003epresident, professor of World Christianity, Asbury Theological Seminary \u003c\/span\u003e[\/ENDORSEMENT10]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e[TOC]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForeword by Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduction by Christopher Flanders and Werner Mischke \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSection 1: Honor-Shame in General Contexts\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. The Honor and Glory of Jesus Christ by Steven C. Hawthorne \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Honor and Shame in Historical Theology by Jayson Georges \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. A Clothesline Theology for the World by Tom Steffen \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. Saving Us from Me by Jackson Wu \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. The Shaming of Jesus in John by Randolph Richards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6. Empowering Personal Healing by Mako A. Nagasawa \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7. Abuse and Shame by Steve Tracy \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSection 2: Honor-Shame in Various Mission Contexts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8. The Dark Side of Orality by Lynn Thigpen \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9. Must Honor Clash with Humility? by Arley Loewen \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10. Sharing God’s Love in an Urban, Pluralistic Context by Steve Hong \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e11. Discipleship in Asian Honor Cultures by Cristian Dumitrescu \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12. An Honor-Shame Gospel for Syrians Displaced by War by Rich James \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e13. A Gospel That Reconciles by Katie J. Rawson \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e14. The Book of Samuel by Nolan Sharp \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e15. 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Through multiple case studies based on the actual experiences of more than 900 organizations in 135 different countries, this book tells the story of a large and growing network of ministries around the world using the strategy of Community Health Evangelism to change the life of the poor forever. The principles in this book are not just a theory, but proven strategy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe c\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ehurch is uniquely positioned to accelerate poverty alleviation worldwide. This book will help you understand the fundamentals of catalyzing transformational movements that make disciples among the poor while lifting whole communities out of cycles of poverty and disease. This is our moment! This is your opportunity to advance a global movement and answer the cry of the poor in a million villages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e[\/DESCRIPTION] [SUBTITLE]\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMultiplying Christ-Centered Community Development\u003c\/span\u003e[\/SUBTITLE][CREDIT] Terry Dalrymple [\/CREDIT] [PAGES] 160 [\/PAGES] [BINDING] paperback [\/BINDING] [PUBLISHER] William Carey Publishing [\/PUBLISHER] [PUBLISHYEAR] 2021 [\/PUBLISHYEAR] [ENDORSEMENT1]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eBeyond Poverty\u003c\/em\u003e, Terry Dalrymple presents the challenge of moving Christian servants of God beyond sustainable development work in a single village to transformational movements that sweep the countryside, based on the strategy of Community Health Evangelism (CHE), a global network which Terry founded and now serves as coordinator. I have come to know and appreciate Terry as a co-catalyst for Transform World’s Poverty Challenge, which focuses on transforming communities among the unreached and unengaged people who live in the 10\/40 Window. Terry envisions the Million Village Challenge—which is strategically based on clusters, models, and tipping points—as a bold mission initiative that has the goal of reaching one million mission villages where the remaining unreached people groups and the poorest of the poor live.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ccite\u003eDr. Luis Bush \u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresident of the Transform World Connections\u003c\/span\u003e[\/ENDORSEMENT1] [ENDORSEMENT2]\n\u003cblockquote\u003eBeyond Poverty could well be one of the most influential books for this century, as it is a catalytic spark for global awareness of the gathering wave to fulfill the Great Commission of our Lord. The Joshua Project clearly stated several years ago that the remaining unreached tribes are poor and rural. May God open your mind, eyes, and heart through his amazing work!!\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ccite\u003eHal Jones\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounder and Former President, Global Hope Network International Founder, Geneva Institute for Leadership and Public Policy (GILPP) \u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT2] [ENDORSEMENT3]\n\u003cblockquote\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eBeyond Poverty\u003c\/em\u003e, Terry has beautifully laid out the Biblical basis for wholistic ministry and foundational principles for transformational movements. The inspiring stories of movements that he shares have been catalyzed by ordinary people with an extraordinary passion to be obedient to the cause of Christ. The book is easy to read, very informational, and hopefully the reader will be inspired to become a part of this movement that will ultimately bring new life to a million villages.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ccite\u003eDr. Ravi I. Jayakaran\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresident\/CEO, Medical Ambassadors InternationalCatalyst of Integral Mission, The Lausanne Movement\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT3] [ENDORSEMENT4]\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eBeyond Poverty\u003c\/em\u003e gives a blueprint for a true integral missional approach that leads to sustainable community—and church owned development. Terry Dalrymple convincingly demonstrates through practical examples that this outcome is the result of an unconditional commitment to follow Jesus and to seamlessly integrate evangelism and compassion with an intentional focus on working collaboratively within the body of Christ. This book can become a new standard reference for Christian professionals in the global development arena. Terry’s deep experience as practitioner and master trainer in gospel-driven community development enriches the work throughout. This is a must-read for anyone with a serious interest in the growing role of development in the changing missiological landscape.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ccite\u003eDr. Gil H Odendaal\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormer Senior Vice President, Integral MissionWorld Relief\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT4] [ENDORSEMENT5]\n\u003cblockquote\u003eI am so honored to endorse Terry Dalrymple’s book. Terry introduced me to wholistic mission work years ago and mentored me through the transition from an evangelistic relief model of our church to a wholistic evangelism model. It has been several years now and I cannot even begin to tell you the transformational impact his teaching has had on our global missions work and our church. And now it’s documented in his book. This book captures a lifetime of one man’s obedience to God as he presents what he has learned. Beyond Poverty is a playbook for those of us who desire to restore dignity and honor to those who are struggling and giving them hope. Truly a masterpiece!\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ccite\u003eLarrie Fraley\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounding Member and Lead Global Outreach PastorChrist’s Church of the Valley, Peoria, Arizona\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT5] [ENDORSEMENT6]\n\u003cblockquote\u003eEven among the mass of global volunteerism in our world today, there is still a need for leaders—even more so, generals. They must see beyond the obvious, into the seemingly unknown realms, lay hold of vision, and then cast that vision to the masses in order for great things to be moved from the realms of impossibilities to the daily realities of changed lives. My friend, my colaborer and mentor, Terry Dalrymple, is such a general. For decades, and in this soul-challenging book, with its scriptural principles and proven practices, he seeks to inspire and call to arms every true believer in Christ to engage wholeheartedly in obeying the singular mission commandment to “make disciples,” while alleviating wholistic poverty for untold numbers of the world’s poor. Be ready to learn and to join the movement of transformation that is already shaking the globe!\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eRev. Keith Holloway\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSenior Director, Missions DevelopmentWorld Challenge\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT6] [ENDORSEMENT7]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTerry Dalrymple has lived and worked in two worlds of mission. His first career focused on missionaries planting local churches that attracted individuals to Jesus while still respecting the surrounding culture. In his second career, he learned about Community Health Evangelism (CHE) and its focus both on church planting movements and on poverty alleviation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDalrymple’s conclusion is “If we view our mission as projects to finish, rather than movements to start, we have lost sight of something fundamental in our calling.” He sees.  CHE as a tool God has uniquely designed to ease the world’s poverty. CHE prioritizes local ownership that makes development sustainable and multipliable.  Dalrymple shows that CHE works not solely because of reasonable thinking, but because of intangible elements that the Holy Spirit brings to communities as they work together: dignity, hope, vision, and unity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book marvelously synthesizes ideas that are counter-intuitive to many minds in North America and Europe. However, what makes it fun to read are its well-told stories.  I think many people will find this book powerfully inspiring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohn Payne MD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePast President of Medical Ambassadors International\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e[\/ENDORSEMENT7][ENDORSEMENT8]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe worldwide CHE movement is one of the formidable tools God is using today to usher in His Kingdom on earth.\u003cem\u003e Beyond Poverty \u003c\/em\u003eis the movement’s best articulation to date. Terry Dalrymple has hammered out a compelling apologetic on the anvil of Biblical truth. The book is eloquent, well researched, validated with field experience and invitingly readable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDr. Paul Calhoun [\/ENDORSEMENT8] \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e[TOC]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreface\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Answering the Call\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Accelerating Change for the Poor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Change Begins Here\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Changing Together\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Change That God Intends\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Change That Multiplies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Change That Informs and Inspires\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Models, Clusters, and Tipping Points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Be Part of the Change\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppendix A: What Others Are Saying about CHE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppendix B: A Brief History of Community Health Evangelism\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBibliography\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the Author [\/TOC]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"William Carey Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44713265528874,"sku":"aoa1787299816579","price":8.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"eBook (ePub)","offer_id":44713265561642,"sku":"aiw1787299816580","price":6.92,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0664\/4380\/4714\/files\/beyond-poverty_1.jpg?v=1787299822"},{"product_id":"calling-on-the-prophets","title":"Calling on the Prophets","description":"\u003cp\u003e[DESCRIPTION]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilding on Common Ground\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the prophets are to be taken seriously by Muslims. They know the names of many Bible characters and often know Islam’s version of their stories. Most Muslims, however, are also aware that they do not know the whole story. This book is about sharing the precious truth of the gospel by referencing characters on whom Muslims themselves set a high value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCalling on the Prophets\u003c\/em\u003e offers helpful, practical conversational habits to initiate, navigate, and steer conversations through the common ground of our prophetic heritage. This is not a method to replace all others; it is an extra ability to add to our skill set. In the first four chapters, Colin Bearup lays out the principles and sets ground rules for respectful, fruitful conversations. The next ten chapters apply these principles to fourteen Bible characters known to Muslims as prophets. If we master the approach, we can engage in these example conversations and successfully delve into others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNone of these ideas are totally new, but they are brought together in one slim volume with real-life examples. Here is an opportunity to learn new ways to enhance our effectiveness in sharing the good news of Jesus Christ. [\/DESCRIPTION] [SUBTITLE]In Christian Witness to Muslims[\/SUBTITLE][CREDIT] Colin Bearup [\/CREDIT] [PAGES] 110 [\/PAGES] [BINDING] paperback [\/BINDING] [PUBLISHER] William Carey Publishing [\/PUBLISHER] [PUBLISHYEAR] 2021 [\/PUBLISHYEAR] [ENDORSEMENT1]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eIf you care enough to be serious about the tragedy of millions of Muslims who have never had a friendly discussion with a Christian which whet his or her appetite to hear more … If you deeply desire to be God's instrument to become a forever friend of a Muslim who truly wants to please Allah but doubts that s\/he ever can… Then, you will want to take the time to soak up Colin's fresh new book Calling on the Prophets. It delightfully illustrates how utilize the Old Testament Prophets to open Muslim hearts, creating a desire in them to “bow the knee” to the Lord Jesus, Isa Al Masih. Highly recommended!\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ccite\u003eRev. Dr. Greg Livingstone \u003c\/cite\u003e[\/ENDORSEMENT1] [ENDORSEMENT2]\n\u003cblockquote\u003eThis is exactly what the mission world needs today—a practitioner sharing his inside experience and wisdom. Colin is both personable and practical, making this an extremely valuable resource for those wishing to share their Christian faith with Muslims.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ccite\u003eRoland Muller \u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor of Honor and Shame and The Messenger, The Message, and the Community \u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT2] [ENDORSEMENT3]\n\u003cblockquote\u003eColin Bearup writes from extensive firsthand experience of sharing his faith with Muslims. He demonstrates how we too can do this in a simple way that does not cause unnecessary offence and is, in fact, attractive to many Muslim listeners. In Calling on the Prophets you will learn about the Islamic understanding of our biblical prophets and also gain a better understanding of those prophets from a Christian viewpoint. More importantly, you will learn how you can use this understanding of the prophets to share your faith. By doing so, you will be following the example of the first apostles. While citing the prophets is not the key that unlocks every door, it is a wonderful thing to have in your toolbox.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ccite\u003eBrother CW \u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Mahabba Network, London \u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT3] [ENDORSEMENT4]\n\u003cblockquote\u003eWhen talking to your Muslim friend, have you ever quoted Paul when you easily could have quoted Psalms of David? Motivated by a deep love for Muslims, Colin Bearup reminds us again and again that it is not truth spoken that matters, but truth understood. And by looking at the prophets, Colin helps us see how we can do better in getting our Muslim friends’ attention and helping them understand the message God wants them to hear. The result is a treasure box of sound and immensely practical advice. A great book, and highly recommended! Get it, read it, and learn from it!\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ccite\u003eJonathan Gutkecht \u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWEC International \u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT4] [ENDORSEMENT5]\n\u003cblockquote\u003eCalling on the Prophets has given me many new insights into understanding the prophets and how to vehicle the truth of the gospel through using their life stories and deeds in a meaningful and accurate way with Muslims. Colin Bearup stresses that love for Muslims is the priority. Our aim should be to have good relationships and to be able to speak truth understandably into the lives of the people around us. The stories of prophets such as Abraham, Joseph, and Jesus are very useful for opening a discussion and reading some verses from the Bible with our Muslim friends. Colin uses many good practical suggestions and examples to help us to be better prepared to meet those seeking and needing the Truth—the Lord Jesus. I am very thankful for this valuable new resource. As a North African, this treasure helps me to display the truth to Muslims in a loving way without getting sidetracked into trying to win arguments. I highly recommend this helpful piece of work.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ccite\u003eBrother Ben Hamou \u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT5] [ENDORSEMENT6]\n\u003cblockquote\u003eThis is one of the best books on evangelizing Muslims that I have read in my life. Not only did I read it, but I put it into practice right away. This is a relevant book for anyone who wants to share the gospel with Muslims without first becoming an expert on Islam. It serves as a bridge from what Muslims already know to what is essential—and thus to discover the plan of salvation in Jesus for their lives. At the same time, Calling on the Prophets awakens in us the awareness of our responsibility to share the good news of reconciliation with Jesus Christ. I am grateful to benefit from Colin Bearup’s in-depth personal reflection and his effective experiences of interacting with Muslims.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eFrançois Iraguha \u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChurch planter among the Fula people in West Africa\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT6] [ENDORSEMENT7]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell Mister Bearup...All I can say is 90 points out of 10 for your latest book!Too much is written on apologetics and polemics nowadays...But your book is a treasure of HOW to connect with the Muslim heart using the prophets and push\/place the Muslim in the direction of Christ through arousing curiosity, thoughtfulness, and respectful discussion. Every page of your book is a treasure chest of gems. May Jesus (his peace be upon us!) use this book to fuel the body of Christ with practical tools to win Muslim hearts for Christ...Rather than pummel them into the ground!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA full time worker with Pioneers with a full time love for Muslims.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e[\/ENDORSEMENT7]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[TOC]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreface \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 1: The Local Cleric \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Why Read This Book? \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Who Are the Prophets? \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Calling on the Prophets \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Adam \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Noah \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Abraham (Ibraheem) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Isaac (Ishaq) and Jacob (Yaqoob) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Joseph (Yusuf) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Moses (Musa) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 11: David (Dawud) and Solomon (Sulaiman) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Jonah (Yunus) and Job (Ayyub) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 13: John the Baptist (Yahya) and Zechariah (Zakariya) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Jesus Christ (Isa al-Maseeh) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Epilogue—And Finally . . . \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppendix 1: Notes on Names \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppendix 2: The Name of Jesus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[\/TOC]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"William Carey Library","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44713265594410,"sku":"vxr1787299820182","price":7.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"eBook (ePub)","offer_id":44713265627178,"sku":"wml1787299820183","price":5.03,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0664\/4380\/4714\/files\/calling-on-the-prophets_1.jpg?v=1787299826"},{"product_id":"a-hybrid-world","title":"A Hybrid World","description":"\u003cp\u003e[DESCRIPTION]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLinking . . . Blending . . . Intermixing with Divine Purpose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeople are on the move. As individuals and people groups are constantly migrating, the unreached have become part of our communities. This reality provides local Christ-followers with the challenge and opportunity of navigating both the global diaspora and mixed ethnicities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Hybrid World\u003c\/em\u003e is the product of a global consultation of church and mission leaders who discussed the implications of hybridity in the mission of God. The contributors draw from their collective experiences and perspectives, explore emerging concepts and initiatives, and ground them in authoritative Scripture for application to the challenges that hybridity presents to global missions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book honestly wrestles with the challenges of ethnic hybridity and ultimately encourages the global church to celebrate the opportunities that our sovereign and loving God provides for the world’s scattered people to be gathered to himself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[\/DESCRIPTION] [SUBTITLE]Diaspora, Hybridity, and Missio Dei[\/SUBTITLE][CREDIT] Sadiri Joy Tira and Juliet Lee Uytanlet, editors[\/CREDIT][PAGES]256[\/PAGES] [BINDING] paperback [\/BINDING] [PUBLISHER] William Carey Publishing [\/PUBLISHER] [PUBLISHYEAR] 2020 [\/PUBLISHYEAR] [ENDORSEMENT1]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003ePrepare to be surprised, perhaps unsettled, to have familiar categories upended. Drawing from Scripture as well as multiple disciplines, the authors of this volume argue convincingly that the world in which we serve is far more complex than our classifications. An appreciation for hybridity opens new windows for insight, creativity, teamwork, pastoral care, and effective missional outreach.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eDavid W. Bennett, DMin, PhD\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGlobal Assistant Director for Collaboration and Content\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[\/ENDORSEMENT1] [ENDORSEMENT2]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eI like the fact that the contributors are all leading missiologists for whom the topic is a lived experience. Finally, I love this book because it helps me understand my own family better. I am an American raised in the Midwest who served in Japan for twenty years. We now have three adult children in New York City, Cambridge (UK) and London, who are married to a first generation Korean-American, a first generation Latina, and a first generation Englishman who was born in New Zealand to parents of medical missionaries to Africa. I need this book, and I am grateful for it! I commend it to my Lausanne friends around the world!The contributors in A Hybrid World are world-class leaders and scholars who have helped to prioritize opportunities, propose solutions with respect to the great sociological reality of our time, and live out what they discuss. Many will not recognize its timeliness and its global significance. However, for those who are ready to respectfully listen to voices from the non-Western world who will lead us into the new realities of a twenty-first century world, this book will prove to be illuminating and indispensable, i.e., \"a must read!\"\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eS. Douglas Birdsall\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHonorary Chair, The Lausanne Movement\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT2] [ENDORSEMENT3]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eThis book is the fruit of an international diaspora consultation, not dominated by Western voices. The insights are enriched by the wide backgrounds and ministries of the contributors, ranging from the challenges facing bicultural families to the all-too-common experience of minority peoples estranged and marginalized in their own countries. The subject matter is as diverse as the contributors themselves. This book has my hearty endorsement and deep hope that it will remind us Christians wherever we find ourselves in the world that only together can we constitute the healthy and whole body of Christ (Eph 4). As the Ethiopian proverb puts it, \"Without you there is no me.\"\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eJonathan J. Bonk, PhD\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirector, Dictionary of African Christian BiographyResearch Professor of Mission, Center for Global Christianity and Mission, Boston University School of Theology\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT3] [ENDORSEMENT4]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eA Hybrid World explores biblical, theological, and missional perspectives resulting from the complexities of culture in the context of global migration. Each of the contributors provide insights into issues inherent in the mixing of cultures and the living of life in today’s globalized world. This book is a major contribution to diaspora missiology as it calls us to be attentive to what is happening around us in real time. May the insights of this volume move us to further explore the role intentional intercultural congregations have in an increasingly hybridized world.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eCharles A. Cook, PhD\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessor of Global Studies and Mission (Ambrose)Executive Director, Jaffray Centre for Global Initiatives, Ambrose University, Canada\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT4] [ENDORSEMENT5]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eIn a world defined by people on the move, this exploration of diaspora and migration, identity, the mission of God, and hybrid cultural identity is a vital contribution to the task of Christian churches in navigating new and frequently perilous waters. If the authors of this excellent and ultimately hopeful volume are correct, the journey may be challenging, but it will be its own reward. I heartily recommend it.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eDarrell Jackson, ThD\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssociate Professor of Missiology, Morling College, Sydney, Australia\u003c\/span\u003e[\/ENDORSEMENT5] [ENDORSEMENT6]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eDiaspora and people movements are featured prominently in the biblical narrative and Christian history. However, the role of diasporic identity in the process of gospel transmission and appropriation remains understudied. This book fills the gap by highlighting the role of diasporic hybridity in uniquely shaping the identities of individuals, communities, and theologies for missional effectiveness.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eStanley John, PhD\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssociate Professor of Intercultural Studies, Alliance Theological Seminary, Nyack, NY\u003c\/span\u003e[\/ENDORSEMENT6] [ENDORSEMENT7]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eThis book takes a serious conceptual leap by adopting hybridity as a creative conceptual framework, which allows a wide variety of diaspora experiences and reflections in one table. The dynamic process of hybridization would open an unprecedented space to take live stories into the formulation of contextual theologies. The editors are to be highly commended for this creative work.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eWonsuk Ma, PhD\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDean and Distinguished Professor of Global Christianity, College of Theology and Ministry, Oral Roberts University, Tulsa, OK\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT7] [ENDORSEMENT8]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eHybridity is not only a matter of “cultural mixtures,” but has to do also with the consequences of multi-ethnic relationships. The word does not appear in the Scriptures, but the Scriptures are filled with examples. And most of the time, it seEMS, they highlight the intensity of such intermarriages and their theological consequences. But the Lord never opposed such “mixtures” per se. The problem was never “hybridization,” but theological beliefs. Such nuances, however, have been rarely taken into consideration in our missional diasporic studies. Therefore, I am glad for the initiative of Dr. Sadiri Joy Tira, a scholar on diaspora missiology, and Dr. Julie Lee Uytanlet for the publication of this relevant volume: A Hybrid World: Exploring Diaspora Living and Missio Dei.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eElias Medeiros, PhD \u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMember of the Lausanne Global Diaspora Network Advisory Board and of the Brazilian Evangelical Diaspora movement\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT8] [ENDORSEMENT9]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eThis book deals with important issues that any serious theologian and missiologist cannot ignore. As the pastor of one of the largest intercultural churches in the world, I affirm the hybridity of the local congregations, and that Latin American, Asian, and African Christians have something to bring to enrich God’s mission globally.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eSam Owusu, PhD\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSenior Pastor, Calvary Worship Centre, Surrey, British Columbia\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT9][ENDORSEMENT10]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eDisunity set in at Babel; the mission of Church is reconciliation with God and restoration of unity among all people. Hybridity is an opportunity and instrument in the age of diaspora mission. This timely collection edited by Dr. Sadiri Joy Tira and Dr. Julie Lee Uytanlet offers biblical, theological, and historical reflections on hybridity as well as expert analyses of the mission strategy. Anyone with serious interest in missions will find much wisdom and encouragement here.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eEiko Takamizawa\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMongol Kids' Home: Support Manhole Children, Representative of the Supporting TeamSEANET, Steering CommitteeLausanne, Theological Working Core Group\u003c\/span\u003e[\/ENDORSEMENT10]\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[TOC]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDedication\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreface—Sadiri Joy Tira, Editor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForeword—Michael A. Rynkiewich\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 1 Hybridity in the Old Testament—Joseph Shao\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 2 Jesus Christ and Hybridity—T.V. Thomas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 3 The Challenge of Multiplying Disciples by Hybrids in Fulfilling Missio Dei—David Lim\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 4 Hybridity and the Gentile Mission In Matthew’s Genealogy of Christ—Steven S. H. Chang\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 5 Diaspora, Hybridity, and Theology—Harvey C. Kwiyani\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 6 Globalization, Hybrid Worlds and Emerging Missional Frontiers—Calvin Chong\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 7 Jewish-Gentile Inter-Marriage: A Hybridity Laboratory—Tuvya Zaretsky\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 8 Mistizaje and Hibridez: A Latino Appreciation of Hybridity—Daniel Álvarez\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 9 Hybridity and Chineseness: Finding Meaning in Theories—Juliet Lee Uytanlet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 10 Becoming Nikkei: A Cross-Cultural Comparative Study of Diasporic Japanese “Dekasegi” Christian Community in Japan, Brazil and Peru—Gary Fujino\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 11 Coconut Generation, Hybridity and Hybrid Missions—Sam George\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 12 Hybridity And Identity Development Of Second-Generation Diaspora—Kamal Weerakoon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 13 Bi-National Mixed-Marriages: Contributions and Challenges Affecting Ministry Among The Diaspora Academic Community—Leiton Chinn \u0026amp; Lisa Espineli-Chinn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 14 Helping Hybrid Children Shine: What The Global Church Can Do—Miriam Adeney\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 15 Hybridity: A Witness In South Africa—Godfrey Harold\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 16 Hybridity, Arts and Mission—Uday Mark Balasundaram\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 17 Hybridizing Mission: Toward A “Third Space” Leadership Perspective In Missions—Peter Taehoon Lee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppendix1 The Manila Declaration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppendix 2 The Cape Town Statement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppendix 3 Directory of Contributors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[\/TOC]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"William Carey Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44713265692714,"sku":"oyg1787299820348","price":13.67,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"eBook (ePub)","offer_id":44713265725482,"sku":"wtf1787299820349","price":9.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0664\/4380\/4714\/files\/a-hybrid-world_1.jpg?v=1787299826"}],"url":"https:\/\/streetstylestore.shop\/collections\/home-page.oembed","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}