Go and Make Disciples! : An Introduction to Christian Missions

by Greenway, Roger S.

• ISBN13: 9780875522180
• ISBN10: 0875522181
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-10-01
• Publisher: Presbyterian & Reformed Pub Co

Summary

This fresh introduction to Christian missions vividly sets forth the task and challenges facing the church throughout the world. A clear help to all concerned about obeying Jesus' Great Commission.

Author Biography

Roger S. Greenway (B.D., Th.M., Calvin Theological Seminary; Th.D., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary) is Professor of World Missiology at Calvin Theological Seminary and the author of numerous books on world missions.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. vii
Word of Gratitude	p. ix
The World to Which Christ Sends US
Worldwide Challenges	p. 3
Missionaries: Co-workers with God	p. 11
Motives for Missions	p. 19
The Biblical Foundation of Missions
The Old Testament Basis of Missions	p. 29
Missions in the Four Gospels	p. 37
Missions in Acts and the Epistles	p. 45
The Holy Spirit and Missions	p. 53
The Missionary Methods of the Apostle Paul	p. 61
The Gospel and Other Religions	p. 69
The Uniqueness and Finality of Jesus Christ	p. 79
Prayer and Missions	p. 87
Issues in Missions
Ministries of Prayer, Healing, and Exorcism	p. 97
Leadership Development for Church Growth	p. 105
The Challenge of the Cities	p. 113
Missions by Word and Deed	p. 123
Pastors, Evangelism, and Missions	p. 131
Financial Support for Missions	p. 139
The Ethics of Evangelism and Missions	p. 147
Missions and Unity Among Christians	p. 155
Preparing to Become a Missionary	p. 165
How to Evangelize and Multiply Churches	p. 173
Bibliography	p. 189
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