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In The Future is Bivocational, Andrew Hamilton casts a compelling vision for bivocational mission and ministry. He not only provides a strong biblical and missiological rationale for bivocational leadership, but he also shares practical insight on the benefits and challenges of being bivocational.

Forget everything you thought you knew about Iran. Prepare to explore Iran from a Christian missions perspective. It will challenge your perspective and give you new revelation on one of the most dangerous regimes in the world. Contrary to modern discourse, Christianity is not new to Iran. The Christian Bible is not a Western book. It was written in the Middle East, a region that was ruled by Iran for much of history. But what does it mean for Christians around the globe today? What does it mean for the future of Iran?

The Beatitudes illustrate the ways of God. With genuine faith, true Christian disciples willingly embrace what many choose not to experience out of fear, conformity, or slothfulness. And in return for their desire to magnify God’s glory in a darkened world, God blesses them with His presence, peace, comfort, and encouragement, culminating in an abundance of heavenly joy! Oh, the joy that comes from living out the Beatitudes!

On February 12, 1812, Ann and Adoniram Judson sailed from Salem aboard the brig Caravan as two of the first missionaries to go out from North America. Watching the shoreline disappear from view, they could not have foreseen the impact of their journey on the future of the Christian world mission or on the thousands of men and women who would follow in their footsteps. After a short stay in India, they carried the Good News of Jesus Christ to the golden shore of Burma.

While many of us have been told to be disciples, very few have been taught how. STEPUP shows the parallels between the parent-child relationship and discipleship. The book explains the difference between a follower of Christ and a Disciple of Christ. STEPUP applies to anyone of any faith tradition that desires to grow in faith and help others grow in faith. Easy to digest examples and explanations describe discipleship in the language of parenthood so that we can all recognize the call to lead others to a closer relationship with God

Este libro explica claramente cómo plantar iglesias lo suficientemente sencillas como para continuar reproduciéndose e incluso llegar a ser un movimiento de iglesias. Plantando Iglesias que se Reproducen es fruto del extenso trabajo de investigación de Comiskey y de su experiencia personal (tres iglesias plantadas en una variedad de contextos).

Les Yali, guerriers cannibales qui se surnomment les seigneurs de la terre, survivent dans les montagnes enneigées de Papouasie. Ce peuple sans pitié vit sous la terreur des esprits Kembu. Nul nose défier leur autorité jusquau jour où débarque Stan Dale, missionnaire au caractère inflexible. Un combat à mort sengage alors, au cœur de ce territoire sauvage et impitoyable, pour que règne la lumière de lÉvangile.

At an age when most are aiming for retirement, Bob Higgins moved to Uganda with his wife Carol. Over the course of fourteen years, they trained church leaders with the International School of Ministry video curriculum, provided clean water to rural communities, and ran a mobile clinic while establishing a home for children orphaned by rebel warfare in Northern Uganda.

One of the largest Church Planting Movements in the world, the Bhojpuri movement began in the 1990s and continues to spread gospel light into the region of North India that has been called "the graveyard of missions." Drawing upon dozens of personal stories of transformation from within the movement, Victor John (with collaborator Dave Coles), guides us through insights and lessons learned along the way. Today, the Bhojpuri work is breaking through into neighboring people groups and marginalized social sectors, transcending language, ethnicity, religion, and caste.

In this sequel to At the End of the Village, Lisa Leidenfrost describes life in her village in Côte d' Ivoire. Although there are exciting stories about the local witch doctor and escaping from a civil war, life as a missionary is often surprisingly normal. Family life need not be crowded out by frenetic translation schedules and fundraising furloughs.

I Am N reminds us that we are each “n”, or ن ― the Arabic letter radical Muslims use to identify followers of Jesus the Nazarene. Wherever we live, we have fellowship with those persecuted for their Christian witness — just like the individuals found in this book. So come meet their families. Hear their stories. And deepen your faith in a God who calls us to follow Christ's example of enduring suffering in order to fulfill God's redemptive mission.

Today, over three billion people, a third of humanity, have yet to hear the good news of Jesus. They have no opportunity to believe in him as their Savior and find peace with God through him. Of all the injustices in the world—and there are many that are quite distressing—this is the worst, because of the eternal consequences. A third of anything is significant—especially this third.

REASONS is Jack Nelson's companion to his book REACHABLE: How Indigenous Missionaries Are Changing the Face of Missions in which he argued that indigenous missionaries are uniquely qualified to reach people who are unreached with the Good News of Jesus Christ. In REASONS, which is somewhat of a prequel to REACHABLE, the author backs up and answers the question, "Why should this matter to me and every other Christian?

A Chance to Die is a vibrant portrayal of Amy Carmichael, an Irish missionary and writer who spent fifty-three years in south India without furlough. There she became known as "Amma," or "mother," as she founded the Dohnavur Fellowship, a refuge for underprivileged children. Amy's life of obedience and courage stands as a model for all who claim the name of Christ. She was a woman with desires and dreams, faults and fears, who gave her life unconditionally to serve her Master.

In this book, I invite you to join me on a profoundly personal and transformative adventure. It's a story of transition, a leap of faith, and a surrender to something much greater than myself. It's the story of how a Food and Beverage Director became a missionary, navigating the delicate transition from serving delectable dishes to serving souls. As we embark on this book together, we'll explore the moments of clarity, the doubts that clouded my path, and the compelling reasons that led me to say goodbye to a career I cherished.

People are longing for the wholeness that can only come through Christ, yet we, the Christian church are not finding the ways to make the connection between the longing in their hearts and the truth of the gospel. What does it mean for them to encounter a Christianity that is more than a cliché? It is the 6 Radical Decisions at the heart of the Kingdom Cell, that time and again over the last 2,000 years have transformed cities and nations. It is the 6 Radical Decisions that provide a way forward for the church in the 21st Century.

The goal of the church should be simple—share the gospel to the ends of the earth. But in our highly politicized age, Christians can tend to place earthly political and social agendas over God's spiritual mission of the church. In Empowered Witness, author Alan D. Strange examines the doctrine of the spirituality of the church, making a clear distinction between the functions of the church and other institutions.

God Wants to Unleash Us into Fruitful Disciple-making Beyond Our Wildest Dreams. What if passionate Jesus followers began to multiply rapidly until thousands of lives and families were transformed? What if, instead of hard work with little fruit, God began to do “exceeding abundantly beyond all you could ask or imagine?” Imagine those you’ve invested in sharing Jesus freely, making their own disciples, and then training them until they too can disciples others.

Pastor and missionary Steven Ray Bragg once fell from the ministry, and God picked him up and restored him to serve in the Philippines. This book is the story of God working in Pastor Steve's life to accomplish His will of starting new Christian churches in the Philippines. He currently has thirty-five churches in remote, isolated communities. These communities have no other churches, and many are hearing the gospel for the first time.

This book explores the art of articulating the Gospel, providing practical insights on expressing the message of Christ in various contexts. From individual conversations to church outreach, Extraordinary Evangelism delves into creative ways to share the Gospel in today's world. Furthermore, it unveils the revolutionary role of the Internet and Social Media, illustrating how these platforms serve as game-changers in reaching a global audience for Christ. Empower yourself with the knowledge and inspiration to become a confident and impactful witness for the transformative message of faith.

In 'No Wastelands: How to grow seedbeds of Shalom in your neighbourhood,' Ash Barker shares his personal odyssey of serving on the front line of urban poverty on three continents. Through stories, scriptures, and insights, Ash challenges listeners to release the unique potential of their local communities and see lasting change happen. This book is for those who deeply love their neighbourhoods but feel stuck, as well as those just beginning their local adventures and suspect more is possible.

Is God still active around the world today desiring to reach mankind with a personal relationship, or is He just a God from the pages of a two-thousand-year-old book? Jeff Jackson takes you on a few personal journeys to find out the lengths that God is willing to go in using ordinary people to make this relationship a reality no matter where people are found.

David Livingstone is primarily known as perhaps the most famous explorer of Africa, but he was so much more than that. He was a missionary and man of God who took the Gospel of Jesus Christ to some of the most dangerous, unreached, and rural places on earth. He faced spears and arrows, countless sicknesses, ferocious animals, and more perils than you or I can imagine. This classic biography, originally published in 1912, tells his story in a powerful way. It doesn’t just share the great adventures of Dr. Livingstone, but it shows the tender, human side of a seemingly superhuman man.

Your church's sermons often include a call to evangelize. You've held evangelism training events. You give out invites to your Christmas and Easter services. So… where are all the new Christians? Is your church actually reaching the lost with the gospel? For many of us, despite having the best intentions our churches struggle to reach out with the gospel effectively. J.A. Medders and Doug Logan, Jr. have decades of experience in leading churches and mentoring pastors, and here they outline six principles for cultivating a genuine evangelistic culture throughout your church.

Es la historia de cómo un Director de Alimentos y Bebidas se convirtió en misionero, navegando la delicada transición de servir platos exquisitos a servir almas. A medida que emprendemos este libro juntos, exploraremos los momentos de claridad, las dudas que nublaron mi camino y las razones convincentes que me llevaron a decir adiós a una carrera que apreciaba. Profundizaremos en la preparación, tanto espiritual como práctica, que allanó el camino para este giro inesperado en mi vida.

“Most of our earliest memories can be grounded in family and food. Loved ones gather around the kitchen while grandma cooks up her famous fried chicken or tacos. Little ones sneaking spoonsful of cake batter while Momma’s back is turned. Almost everyone can recall a favorite food memory from their childhood. My hope for this book is not only to bring to your table culinary delights from places you may never be able to go, but to share some of my special mission experiences with you as well.”

Digital Missionary outlines the compelling power of publishing and media, encouraging every Christian to pick up their pen or get behind their keyboard or microphone and flood the world with gospel resources that can endure as ongoing ministry long after they’re gone.

Trabajar en equipo es un desafío y puede ser muy alentador, ¡siempre y cuando el equipo funcione bien! Este libro, dirigido a personas que trabajan, han trabajado o esperan trabajar en equipos multiculturales, contiene vivencias de obreros latinoamericanos que han pasado por diversos malentendidos culturales. El lector podrá reconocer aspectos que pueden ocasionar problemas, divisiones e, incluso, el regreso del campo de misión.

Aussi improbable que cela puisse paraître, Gladys était certaine que Dieu l’appelait en Chine en tant que missionnaire. Et voilà qu’à l’âge de vingt-sept ans, elle venait d’être renvoyée de l’école de formation à la mission pour avoir échoué au cours d’étude de la Bible!

The Beautiful Gate is the site of the first healing Jesus’ disciples facilitated after Pentecost. Peter and John encounter a man lame from birth, disqualified and excluded outside the temple. In this prototype miracle, care for the poor and marginalized, respectful presence, relational connectedness, empowerment and holistic healing in Jesus’ name coalesce, freeing the man to move through the Gate, into the company of those who had previously excluded him. Once inside, the apostles offer prophetic challenge, calling people to confession, repentance, and conversion.