Beyond Fragmentation is an inquiry into the development of mission studies in evangelical theological education in Germany and German-speaking Switzerland between 1960 and 1995. This is, carried out through a detailed examination of the paradigm shifts, that have taken place in recent years in both the theology of mission and the understanding of theological education.

This book explores the unique contribution of Pentecostal/Charismatic mission from the beginning of the twentieth century. The first part considers the theological basis of Pentecostal/Charismatic-mission thought and practice. Special attention is, paid to the Old Testament, which has been, regularly overlooked by the modern Pentecostal/Charismatic movements. The second part of the book discusses major mission topics with contributions and challenges...

Children are hungry and homeless. Christians around the world care and send finances to organizations that provide care for such children. The local churches do their part. This is what we believe; this is what we expect. But, do the organizations and churches always succeed in their efforts? Are Christian organizations more effective than other organizations in helping children? What if local churches do not help ,as much as, they could because they...

While adjusting to a new identity is akin to adjusting to a new set of skin, even more difficult is realizing that this new skin may not be, as comfortable, or, as pleasant as, the old one. In this book, Kathryn Kraft explores the breadth of psychological and social issues faced by Arab Muslims after making a decision to adopt faith in Christ. Along the way, Kraft investigates some of the most surprising and significant challenges new believers face....

This book addresses the causes and the consequences of culture change in Ethiopia, from Haile Selassie to the present, based on thorough academic research. Although the book is written from an evangelical perspective, it invites Ethiopians from all religious, ideological, and ethnic backgrounds to reflect on their past, analyze their present and to engage in unity with diversity to face the future. It also appeals to the conscience of global and regional...

The concept of diakonia has developed over the last decades, especially within the ecumenical movement, to a degree that may be characterized as a paradigm shift. Three main features characterize this change: First, the ecclesial dimension of diakonia is now strongly underlined. While diakonia earlier often was perceived as the activity of professional diaconal workers or agencies, it is now emphasized that diakonia belongs to the nature and the mission...

Christian education is an essential component of church development and transformation. Due to the low level of Christian education among lay mission workers, the growth of the Diocese of Yangon was almost stagnant from 1877 on. Such a low level of Christian education in the diocese is mainly, due to the failure of the successive bishops in not training lay workers and lay leaders since the formation of the diocese. They may have worked hard for the...

Over the past few decades, awareness has been growing of the need for contextual theologies throughout Asia. But, how genuinely contextual are these? Based on the premise that theology and mission are inseparable, the author applies four missiological criteria to representative examples of Protestant Asian writings to assess their adequacy as contextual theologies. These are relevance to sociopolitical challenges, enhancing evangelism and pastoral...

Stop the traffick? How do we, even begin addressing, such an important, and yet overwhelming-task? If you are a practitioner striving to assist victims, or a faith-based organization wondering how to get involved, you may be, wrestling with questions like the following: How should we go about working with exploited people? Where should we focus our response? How do we, deal with the challenges? This cutting-edge book brings together practical advice...

These boldly argued essays are not to be, missed by anyone who cares about the vitality and authenticity of the church's life and mission. An impressive array of scholarly contributions representing different Norwegian mission agencies are, brought together here to make a sound case for the missionary past. This book is, indispensable to the understanding of Norwegian mission work in China, from the beginning to the establishment of the People's Republic...