Religious mission and Religious Conversion Books

Missionary Sermons and Addresses is a collection of sermons and speeches delivered by Eli Smith in 1833. Smith was a Christian missionary who spent many years in the Middle East, particularly in Syria and Palestine, where he worked to spread Christianity...

This book is a presentation of the most basic principles of the Bible, sin and forgiveness through the cross of Christ. How does the cross of Christ provide peace and comfort and meaning to life?

First published in 1926.'These documents are full of intimate interest' Times Literary Supplement'A serious and intensely interesting piece of work' The GuardianThe Jesuit missionaries were some of the earliest Europeans to find their way into the Mogul...

With slums on the rise, where would Jesus be found today if not alongside activists standing in the gap for the most marginalized and vulnerable people on the planet? With a foreword by Tony Campolo, Seeking Urban Shalom offers the best of the 2012...

Christianity faces its greatest challenge yet - the rapid spread of Islam in almost every country. The purpose of this book is to alert leadership, to inform the Church and others, and to inspire God's people to action. It relates what Islam is doing,...

Holy Habits meets Messy Church!Holy mess? Messy habits? In the midst of the fun, there is a recognition that Holy Habits and Messy Church are approaches to forming disciples of Jesus in ways that are both godly and down to earth. Each is supportive of...

Christians in the West are living among some of the least-reached people groups in the world and have the unprecedented opportunity to share the gospel with them. Here J. D. Payne introduces the phenomenon of human migration to the West and discusses...

Whether you're the parent of a missionary recruit or a parent of an experienced missionary, this resource will help you thrive and stay connected with your children and grandchildren serving cross-culturally. Combining a counselor's professional insight...

Although the Bible asserts that the Church is God's idea and creation, the Church in Australia, and in other nations frequently referred to as 'Christian', is in crisis. Whilst in Australia there are more churches than schools, only one out of seven...

SCHEDULING in Christian schools is not just about the technicalities of slicing the day into bits of time. It is really about the way in which we think about children, their relationship to each other and the teachers who care for them, and their...

In The Famerfield Mission, Fiona Vernal recounts the history of an African Christian community on South Africa's troubled Eastern Cape frontier. Forged in the secular world of war, violence, and colonial dispossession and subjected to grand...

The missionary endeavor is as ancient as the Word of God. Our task to make him known, to bring joy to the nations and glory to God, identifies us as his people. Our job must never change until he comes again to reign on this planet. Until then we must...

In our highly sensory and interactive age, how might drawing upon various arts--music, film, architecture, dramatic performance, painting, fashion, and more--expand the aesthetic experience and mode of preaching? This book presents a critical, practical...

Faith Seeking Conviviality traces the journey of a U.S. missionary into Brazil (and beyond), seeking to be faithfully present while also questioning the default settings of ""good intentions."" Taking Ivan Illich as the primary theological guide on that...

De una lectura por demás amena e interesante el pastor Carlos Germán Cortés narra emotivamente en este libro las vivencias de su esposa la Dra. Miriam Hernández en su niñez y en dos campos misioneros de Venezuela como también algunas experiencias de su...

Loren Cunningham - người sáng lập tổ chức Thanh Niên Với Sứ Mạng - đã đặt chân đến mọi quốc gia và lãnh thổ trên thế giới để chia sẻ Phúc Âm. Trong quyển sách này, Loren sẽ kể cho chúng ta nghe nhiều câu chuyện thật về Lời Hằng Sống của Đức Chúa Trời đã...

Friendship First is an approach to Muslims that has been turned into a book that is an easy introduction to Islam and Christian witness. Friendship First will challenge your preconceptions and fears of Muslims and then inspire and equip you to reach out...

Brian Howell provides an anthropology of short-term mission (STM) among American Christians. Delivering a history of STM along with an ethnographic case study of a trip to the Dominican Republic, Howell argues that the movement is sustained by a uniquely...

Crystal Downing brings the postmodern theory of semiotics within reach for today's evangelists. Following the idea of the sign through Scripture, church history and the academy, Downing shows you how signs work and how sensitivity to their dynamics can...

These essays, drawn from the 2011 Wheaton Theology Conference, explore the past, present and future shape of biblical interpretation and theological engagement in the Majority World. Among the contributors are Samuel Escobar, Mark Labberton, Juan...

Building on the works of David Bosch, Lesslie Newbigin and others, Ross Hastings delivers a comprehensive theology of mission founded on the trinitarian doctrine of God and a "defiant optimism" about the possible re-evangelization of the Western world.

The church has been called to participate in God's mission in the world. But without a robust, biblical sense of the Spirit's action, how can we be sure we're fulfilling that call? In this innovative work of missional pneumatology, Gary Tyra synthesizes...

In this book Harvie M. Conn and Manuel Ortiz address the vital work of the urban church as they trace the history of the city around the world, examine the biblical basis for urban mission, unpack the multifaceted identity of the city and discuss...

In this manifesto for missional Christians, Don Everts brings together personal evangelism, urban witness and global crosscultural mission to show how a life of total mission is possible. In every situation, to see what Jesus is doing, and to go and do...

Church planter Christine Dillon has discovered that Bible storying is far more effective than most other forms of apologetics or evangelistic presentations. Her book explains how to shape a good story, how to do evangelism through storying and lead Bible...

Missions specialist Paul Borthwick brings an urgent report on how the Western church can best continue in global mission. Providing current analysis of the state of the world and Majority World opinion, Borthwick offers concrete advice for North American...

In Miracle Work Jordan Seng tells remarkable stories of physical healings and prophetic messages. His reflections explore the challenges of relying on God's power in contemporary ministry, and help us train and prepare ourselves for the manifestation of...

Cross-cultural specialist Mary Lederleitner brings missiological and financial expertise to explain how global mission efforts can be funded with integrity, mutuality and transparency. Bringing together social science research, biblical principles and...

Veteran educators Mike Romanowski and Teri McCarthy provide an essential guide for Christians teaching in overseas contexts. Providing both the theoretical framework as well as practical tools, the authors offer concrete advice and real-life examples for...

We love to share good news with the world-a great restaurant, a coveted promotion, a new baby-and that makes us evangelists for many things. So why don't we do the same with Jesus? Simply put, talking about Jesus is awkward. Yet when we brave the...

This timely and accessible prayer guide is an abridged version of Operation World, the leading resource for people who want to impact the nations for Christ through prayer. Pray for the World includes challenges for prayer and specific on-the-ground...

The history of Protestant mission in the world has unfolded in step with the history of the modern marketplace, defining missions success in marketplace terms. Scott Bessenecker points toward a view of missions freed of false attachments to material...

Culture affects how we make disciples. In this insightful roadmap, Charles Davis, former director of TEAM, provides a framework for missional disciple making across diverse cultural contexts. With on-the-ground stories from a lifetime of mission...

Sometimes we get so caught up in the power of Jesus shouting from the cross, "It is finished!" that we forget that Jesus started something too. Uncovering the inner dynamics of Jesus's work with the disciples, veteran church planter Steve Addison reminds...

With a survey of the history of new friar movements and commentary by forerunner Viv Grigg, this seminal book, edited by Scott A. Bessenecker, paints a picture of the global mission of the "new friars" that is new only because it has been neglected for...

Have you been called by God to stick out, act out, speak out? Are you ready to set aside comfort and privilege for meaning and impact? Scott Bessenecker profiles young Christians who have done just that, making radical commitments to seek justice and...

Brenda Salter McNeil explores what you can learn from Jesus' encounter with the woman at the well. She explains how gender, race and social status can be a barrier to evangelism. Brenda tells her own story of coming to faith, and talks about how she...

How would you handle the self-exposing, idea-dizzying, life-shifting surprises that Randy White faced when he tried to live for Jesus in Fresno, California? He tells his story, describing how the city can be fertile soil where God can mentor you, test...

We've all felt the tension. An opportunity to speak for Christ comes up, and either we jump in with both barrels blasting or we cower in the corner and say nothing. Is there a better way? Can we learn to speak boldly, yet humbly, about our faith in...

With careful biblical exposition and keen cross-cultural awareness, Duane Elmer offers principles and guidance for avoiding misunderstandings and building relationships in ways that honor people in other cultures.

Neil Livingstone provides a guided tour of biblical images of the gospel and shows how each offers fresh insight into God's saving work. Walking through Scripture's gallery of pictures of salvation from new life to deliverance, from justification to...

Short-term missions expert J. Mack Stiles believes we can't separate who we are and how we live from what we say as we interact with people about the good news of Jesus. We need to live out the reconciling forgiveness of God as opposed to loving in the...

Talking about Jesus isn't just good for the people who hear. It's good for you too. R. York Moore describes his adventures sharing the gospel with all kinds of people. Through his vivid stories, you'll catch a glimpse of the dynamic work of the Holy...

What if introducing your friends to Jesus was less like selling a problem-solving, pie-in-the-sky product and more like inviting them to join you on an adventure? Would you find a new freedom to be yourself-and to be of use to God? Rick Richardson dares...

Missiologist James E. Plueddemann presents a roadmap for crosscultural leadership development in the global church. With keen understanding of current research on cultural dynamics, he integrates theology with leadership theory to apply biblical insights...