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9780830837809

Western Christians in Global Mission

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  • ISBN13:

    9780830837809

  • ISBN10:

    0830837809

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2012-12-31
  • Publisher: Ivp Books

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The world has changed. A century ago, Christianity was still primarily centered in North America and Europe. By the dawn of the twenty-first century, Christianity had become a truly global faith, with Christians in Asia, Africa and Latin America outpacing those in the rest of the world. There are now more Christians in China than in all of Europe, more Pentecostals in Brazil than in the United States, and more Anglicans in Kenya than in Great Britain, Canada and the United States combined. Countries that were once destinations for western missionaries are now sending their own missionaries to North America. Given these changes, some think the day of the Western missionary is over. Some are wary that American mission efforts may perpetuate an imperialistic colonialism. Some say that global outreach is best left to indigenous leaders. Others simply feel that resources should be focused on the home front. Is there an ongoing role for the North American church in global mission?Missions specialist Paul Borthwick brings an urgent report on how the Western church can best continue in global mission. He provides a current analysis of the state of the world and how Majority World leaders perceive North American Christians' place. Borthwick offers concrete advice for how Western Christians can be involved without being paternalistic or creating dependency. Using their human and material resources with wise and strategic stewardship, North Americans can join forces with the Majority World in new, interdependent ways to answer God#146;s call to global involvement.In this critical age, the global body of Christ needs one another more than ever. Discover how the Western church can contribute to a new era of mission marked by mutuality, reciprocity and humility.

Author Biography

Paul Borthwick is senior consultant for Development Associates International and teaches missions at Gordon College in Wenham, Massachusetts. His books include A Mind for Missions, How to Be a World-Class Christian and Six Dangerous Questions to Transform Your View of the World.

Table of Contents

Forewordp. 7
Preface: An Invitation to a Journeyp. 11
Introduction: Questions for the Journeyp. 17
Where Are We Now?p. 23
The State of the Worldp. 33
An Appraisal of the North American Churchp. 64
An Appraisal of the Majority World Churchp. 88
Moving Forwardp. 103
Biblical Continuityp. 111
A Posture of Humilityp. 118
Purposeful Reciprocityp. 128
Sacrifice-Not Just Generosityp. 142
Partnership Equalityp. 149
Listening to Our Non-Western Brothers and Sistersp. 157
United Together-So That the World Might Knowp. 180
Conclusion: Responding to the Invitationp. 192
Acknowledgments and Dedicationp. 201
Further Readingp. 203
Appendix: Letters to the North American Churchp. 205
Notesp. 211
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