Mission in the Spirit

by Ma, Julie C.; Ma, Wonsuk; Walls, Andrew F.

• ISBN13: 9781610970181
• ISBN10: 1610970187
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-01-01
• Publisher: Wipf & Stock Pub

Summary

The 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 thinking and practice. Special attention is paid to the Old Testament, which has been regularly overlooked by the modern Pentecostal/Charismatic movements. The second part discusses major mission topics with contributions and challenges unique to Pentecostal/Charismatic mission. The book concludes with a reflection on the future of this powerful missionary movement. As the authors served as Korean missionaries in Asia, often their missionary experiences in Asia are reflected in their discussions. Book jacket.

Author Biography

Julie C. Ma (Ph.D., Fuller) served as Editor of Journal of Asian Mission. Currently she serves as Research Tutor of Missiology at Oxford Centre for Mission Studies, Oxford, UK. She also represented the world Pentecostal Church in the General Council of Edinburgh 2010. She is the author of four books and numerous academic articles. Wonsuk Ma (Ph.D., Fuller) served as Vice President of Academic Affairs of Asia Pacific Theological Seminary (1996-2006) and Editor of Asian Journal of Pentecostal Studies. He is the David Yonggi Cho Research Tutor and Executive Director of Oxford Centre for Mission Studies, Oxford, United Kingdom. He has authored and edited seven books.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. xiii
Preface	p. xv
Acknowledgements	p. xix
Abbreviations	p. xx
Introduction	p. 1
Global Christianity	p. 1
Pentecostalism	p. 4
Mission	p. 5
Towards Pentecostal Missiology	p. 6
Three Ripples of Pentecostal Mission	p. 7
Reflections
Spirit, Creation Theology, and Mission	p. 17
Introduction	p. 17
Pneumatology of God's Creation	p. 18
Now, How about Mission in the Spirit?	p. 23
Last Words	p. 27
The Charismatic Spirit of God	p. 29
Passages	p. 29
Implications	p. 34
Full Circle Mission: A Possibility of Pentecostal Missiology	p. 40
Introduction	p. 40
Basic Considerations	p. 40
Pentecostal Possibility: 'Charismatic' Theology	p. 43
Pentecostal Mission Practices	p. 49
Suggestions for Pentecostal Mission	p. 56
Signs and Wonders, and a Crack in Worldview	p. 59
Introduction	p. 59
Current State of Contextualization among Igorots	p. 62
Power Encounter in Contextualization	p. 65
Concluding Observations	p. 70
Social Context of Pentecostal Mission: An Asian Case	p. 72
Introduction	p. 72
Context	p. 74
Impact of Pentecostalism	p. 92
Concluding Remarks	p. 98
Religious Worldviews in Asia	p. 99
Introduction	p. 99
Worldviews of Asian Religious	p. 101
Missiological Implications	p. 111
Conclusion	p. 114
On the Frontline
Church Planting	p. 117
Introduction	p. 117
Church Planting Basics	p. 118
Commitment in Church Planting	p. 124
Teaching Church Planting	p. 126
Partnership	p. 128
Multiplication	p. 131
Conclusion	p. 133
Growing Churches in Manila: An Analysis	p. 134
Introduction	p. 134
Growing Churches	p. 135
Analysis	p. 143
Conclusion	p. 147
Proclamation and Manifestation	p. 149
Introduction	p. 149
Proclamation	p. 149
Manifestation	p. 156
Conclusion	p. 163
Mission with Empowerment in a Tribal Setting	p. 164
Introduction	p. 164
The Life and Ministry of Vanderbout	p. 165
Analysis of Vanderbout's Ministry	p. 175
Concluding Remarks	p. 179
Power Encounter	p. 181
Introduction	p. 181
Pentecostals and Demons	p. 182
Promises and Challenges	p. 190
Women in Mission	p. 194
Introduction	p. 194
Reflection on Personal Experience	p. 194
Women of the Bible in Ministry	p. 195
Women's Issues in Asia	p. 196
Selected Asian Women in Pentecostal Ministry	p. 200
Challenges and Conclusion	p. 205
Santuala: Contextualisation and Syncretism	p. 209
The Beginning	p. 210
Characteristics of Santuala	p. 211
Pentecostal Features in Santuala Worship	p. 211
Pentecostal Beliefs Reflected in Santuala	p. 214
Two Specific Services	p. 215
Ritual Practices of the Mountain People	p. 217
Missionary Works	p. 218
Concept of Forms and Meanings in General	p. 218
Analysis of Forms and Meanings of the Santuala	p. 219
Why Did Syncretism Take Place?	p. 222
What Should Pentecostals Learn from Santuala?	p. 223
Conclusion	p. 225
Local Church, Worship, and Theological Formation	p. 227
Introduction	p. 227
A Visit to All Gospel Church	p. 228
Characteristics and Theological Reflection	p. 231
Concluding, Theologically	p. 239
Korean Pentecostal Spirituality: A Case Study of Jashil Choi	p. 242
Introduction	p. 242
What Is Spirituality?	p. 243
Biblical Perspectives on Prayer and Fasting	p. 245
Choi's Personal Background	p. 246
Prayer and Fasting in Choi's Life	p. 247
The Influence of Choi's Spirituality on Her Ministry	p. 248
Assessment of Choi's Spirituality	p. 256
Summary	p. 258
Spirit, Mission, and Unity: A Personal Journal	p. 260
Introduction	p. 260
What Have We Learned?	p. 261
Conclusion	p. 272
Looking Ahead
Reflective Mission Practice: Suggested Areas for Pentecostal Mission Research	p. 275
Basics of Mission	p. 276
Theology of Pentecostal Mission	p. 280
Historical Study	p. 284
Some Areas of Practice	p. 286
Conclusion	p. 293
Selected Bibliography	p. 299
Index of Names	p. 313
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