Religious mission and Religious Conversion Books

The bestselling Church of England report, "Mission-Shaped Church" is having a profound effect on the way local churches view themselves and their futures, yet its focus is very urban. Not only that, it was critiqued by John Hull as lacking in any new...

The practice of cursing remains a significant aspect of life in many African countries. This book addresses this practice with the seriousness it deserves, arguing that Christ is the ultimate curse remover.Dr. Elkanah K. Cheboi examines the meaning and...

Foreword by Ah Young Kim Islam and Christianity are often presented as violent rivals facing each other across a gulf of insurmountable differences. Yet if Christians are to effectively engage Muslims with the gospel, they must learn to build bridges...

"Impact Investor" Kim Tan challenges the church to ask whether or not the gospel as we interpret it today really embodies the jubilee vision of the Bible. Imagine a group of forty adults living in a community, assisting each other to buy houses, sharing...

In our culture, it is common to hear the phrase "the gospel of Jesus Christ." However, this can mean many things to many people. Because there are so many different churches, denominations, and groups who identify as Christian, this book clarifies how...

They were turbulent years, the ones following America's Civil War. The emancipation of those held in slavery opened new ministry opportunities for Northern churches. Previously blocked from reaching any held as slaves, they now were free to preach the...

In 2005, my husband and I went to live in Bali - an island which is part of the thousands of islands which make up the country of Indonesia and has the largest population of Muslims in the world - approximately 250 million. Bali is the only island...

John Wesley's phrase, "holiness of heart and life," summarizes his vision of Christian discipleship. When God's grace renews the heart inwardly, then the believer is transformed by living out a practical Christian life in the world.From...

Laughter is a wonderful gift from God. The Great Physician has prescribed laughter as a medicine that is good for us.The happiest place in the community ought to be the place where the body of Christ assembles and celebrates. Of course, there is a time...

Many missions to the Jewish people, such as Jews for Jesus, use Romans 1:16 as a text-proof to encourage the evangelization of the Jewish people in priority: "to the Jew first, and then to the Greek" (Jewish Missional Priority). Is this a legitimate...

David Bosch (1929-1992) was one of the foremost mission theologians of the twentieth century, at once a prolific scholar, committed church leader, and active participant in the global conciliar and evangelical mission movements. Less well known is...

"We have been living on the edge of a small village in the south of Portugal for over nine years. Sometimes, in the stress of the irregular hours and eccentric episodes that make up our life here, we ask ourselves how it all began, simply to find a...

Historian Mark Noll traces evangelicalism from its nineteenth-century roots. He applies lessons learned in the milieu of Great Britain and North America to answer the question: Have evangelicals grown to mature confidence in their views of God and...

How You Act MattersMany churches struggle with the impact of the dramatic and sweeping changes that mark ourtime. People identify as nones (no religious affiliation) or dones (formerly churched but nowdechurched). So how do we reach people and disciple...

Using valuable primary source material, most of which is previously unpublished, and some of which has been translated from the Flemish-Dutch and French, editors Mary Eggermont-Molenaar and Paul Callens introduce the Van Tighem brothers to today's reader.

God is calling his people to a new and higher place where they learn to live heaven’s joyful culture here on earth. This is the key to the sons and daughters of God living in the freedom and glory that creation is waiting to see.I heartily...

The Lord spoke to me and said, "I don't want you to put your book on a table for people to pick up, I want you to give your book to people personally with the intention of sharing the good news of Jesus Christ with them."

This project explores the relationship between worship, discipleship, and evangelism within the missional church movement. Engaging contributions from liturgical theology, Christian ethics, and post-Christendom evangelism, the book proposes a missional...

In today's multi-cultural and multi-religious world, evangelism is often viewed as scandalous, not only by those who are opposed to anything religious, but also by many Christians. In this book, Elmer Thiessen provides a response to those who find most...

Are There Horses in Heaven? is a collection of thought-inspiring talks by Presbyterian minister Dr. F. Morgan Roberts. Drawing upon a lifetime of personal experiences with people of all denominations, age groups, and races, his perceptive stories tackle...

How does a missional mindset or perspective impact the way we read Scripture?How does the Bible speak to and through a missional disciple?And seriously, what kind of God is God?A missional reading of Scripture is pivotal to helping the church find its...

There are many books that highlight the need and importance of mission toward unreached people. Unfortunately, few of them deal with the importance of understanding the real life of unreached people and how to analyze them. This book identifies...

Henry Drummond was a Scottish evangelical lecturer. Few men have exercised more religious influence than he has. In The Program of Christianity Henry Drummond sets forth how Christianity and society should interact.

"In saving men it is very often a life for a life; you have to give your life to the men whom you are trying to better. About the least Christian act a man can do for his brother-man is to talk about Christianity." Included here are "A Life for a Life,"...

"The question you will naturally ask at the outset is, "What is the new Evangelism?" Now that is a question that I cannot answer. I do not know what the new Evangelism is, and it is because I do not know that I write this paper. I write because I ought...

Anyone who had read "The Greatest Thing in the World" could not help but desire to see and hear its author; and, when Professor Drummond visited Boston in the spring of 1893, the capacity of lecture halls was taxed to the utmost. To accommodate thousands...

Moving the practitioner out of the pew and into the everyday world where the unbeliever lives, congregates, and socializes, Profiling the Prospect presents an array of methods for studying people's behavior to gather evidence of how far God has taken...

The book of Job is famous for its complex and compelling exploration of suffering and faith. It is less well-known for its contribution to a biblical understanding of God's mission and the church's role within it. In this detailed study, Tim J. Davy...

Praying for Strength is a memoir of a drug addict turned teacher in Omaha, Nebraska. Unlike most educators, Larry Dredla can relate to those struggling with drug and alcohol addiction through his own firsthand experiences. Having been arrested multiple...

This book describes a principle and creeds of victory. The storms of life will always come, but you need to be always prepared. The book will guide you on how you can invite God to fight for you. God will fight those battles that weigh down on you.God...

His Plan unlocks a Christian's potential; 21st Century Mission Method is a mission paradigm shift to empower Christians to respond to the 'Great Commission' call, displaying the wisdom of God through the Church.

Join Martin Thomas Lamb on a spiritual journey of self-discovery and renewal. Through personal anecdotes and reflection, Lamb provides a roadmap for readers looking to deepen their relationship with faith and put their beliefs into action.This work has...

The work of the Episcopal Church's missions to spread the Gospel throughout the world is chronicled in this book. It contains letters, reports, and speeches by missionaries and leaders, providing insight into the challenges and triumphs of their efforts...

Dieses Buch ist eine Sammlung von Artikeln aus dem neunzehnten Jahrgang der Zeitschrift für Missionskunde und Religionswissenschaft. Der Allgemeine Evangelischprotestantische Missionsverein veröffentlichte diese Zeitschrift seit vielen Jahren und sie...

Die 'Zeitschrift für Missionskunde und Religionswissenschaft' ist eine der einflussreichsten Publikationen in ihrem Bereich und ein Muss für alle, die sich für evangelische Missionsarbeit und Religionswissenschaft interessieren. In jeder Ausgabe werden...

Eine wichtige Ressource für Missionare und Wissenschaftler im Bereich der Religionswissenschaft. Die Zeitschrift enthält Artikel über eine Vielzahl von Religionen und Missionsaktivitäten aus aller Welt.This work has been selected by scholars as being...

This book provides a firsthand account of the Pilgrim Missionary Institution, an important Christian training school and missionary society, located near Basel, Switzerland. Schlienz, a German businessman who devoted his later years to missionary work,...

Explore the history and impact of missionary work among the Zulu people of Natal Zululand with this informative lecture by John William Colenso. Colenso's insights into the challenges and rewards of this work make this a must-read for anyone interested...

This collection of sermons by George Whitefield, one of the key figures in the Great Awakening, offers insight into Whitefield's religious beliefs and preaching style. The sermons cover a range of topics, including repentance, salvation, and the nature...

The Third Visit of the Rev. W. Hughes is a fascinating account of a missionary's journey from Colwyn Bay to the West Coast of Africa. Written by William Hughes, it offers unique insights into the religion, culture, and daily life of the people of...

A guidebook for Christian ministers and other workers, offering practical advice on how to spread the gospel and serve others effectively. The book discusses the importance of living a godly life and modeling the Christian message through one's actions,...

This book provides a first-hand account of the challenges and rewards of Christian service among the Bengalese people. It covers the history, culture, and beliefs of the people, and the efforts of missionaries to spread the gospel in this area. This is a...

Published in the late 19th century, Woman's Missionary Friend is a monthly magazine that provided updates about the activities of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church. It included articles about missionary work around...

Henry Drummond was a Scottish evangelist and author who inspired many with his message of love and service. This book is a collection of his lectures and speeches, which touch on a wide range of topics including faith, forgiveness, and the power of...