This engaging introduction to the work of missions in the contemporary world provides a broad overview of the biblical, theological, and historical foundations for missions. The second edition has been updated and revised throughout.  
  
"The entire book has been updated. . . . The actual content makes this book one of the best introductory texts for teaching Evangelical missions. . . . The book's goal is to capture the heart, as well as the mind, of the student. There is no reason to think that this cannot happen with Introducing World Missions. This book will be a helpful addition to academic missionary literature and a useful tool for teaching a new generation of students."  
\--__D. Scott Hildreth__, Southeastern Theological Review  
  
__Praise for the First Edition__  
  
"No introduction to the global phenomenon of missions has been as up-to-date, or, in many a day, as thorough and well organized as this superb volume by three outstanding mission scholars."  
\--__†Ralph D. Winter__, William Carey International University  
  
"An up-to-date textbook introducing the subject of Christian world missions from an evangelical perspective. . . . \[The text is\] not only readable but attractive in layout, broad in content, balanced in perspective, and in a teacher and student-friendly format. . . . The authors succeed in striking a balance between the extremes of oversimplification in brevity and overload with detail, thus providing the ideal textbook for an introductory course on Christian world missions. . . . There is simply no other textbook that compares with it."  
\--__Craig Ott__, Trinity Journal  
  
"This foundational volume is comprehensive, contemporary, and challenging. Well-chosen case studies, helpful diagrams, and attention-grabbing sidebars supplement the well-written text. An outstanding text for an introductory missions course as well as an invaluable resource for prospective missionaries and local church leaders. I recommend it highly."  
\--__†Kenneth B. Mulholland__, Columbia Biblical Seminary and School of Missions  
  
"A remarkable textbook. . . . \[This is an\] educational and practical resource for missions pastors and would-be missionaries."  
\--Outreach

__A. Scott Moreau__ (DMiss, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) is professor of intercultural studies at Wheaton College Graduate School in __Wheaton, Illinois__. __Gary R. Corwin__ (MA, Northwestern University), a missiologist serving with SIM International, lives in __Charlotte, North Carolina__. __Gary B. McGee__ (1945-2008) received his PhD from St. Louis University and taught at the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary.

This bestselling textbook by leading missionary scholars offers an engaging introduction to the work of missions in the contemporary world. It provides a broad overview of the biblical, theological, and historical foundations for missions. It also considers personal and practical issues involved in becoming a missionary, the process of getting to the mission field, and contemporary challenges a mission worker must face. Sidebars, charts, maps, and numerous case studies are included. This new edition has been updated and revised throughout and features a full-color interior. Additional resources for professors and students are available online through Baker Academic's Textbook eSources.

This bestselling, full-color textbook by leading missionary scholars offers an engaging introduction to the work of missions in the contemporary world.

__Contents__ 1. Missions in the Modern World  
__Part 1: Encountering Mission in the Scriptures__ 2. Encountering Mission in the Old Testament  
3. Encountering Mission in the Gospels  
4. Encountering Mission in the New Testament Church  
5. Encountering Mission Theology  
__Part 2: Encountering Missions in History__ 6. Expansion in the Premodern Era, AD 30-1500  
7. Expansion in the Era of Discovery and Colonialism, AD 1500-1900  
8. Expansion to and from Every Continent, AD 1900-2000  
__Part 3: Encountering Missions as a Candidate__ 9. First Steps: Have You Been Called?  
10. Missionary Preparation  
11. Charting a Path from Here to There  
__Part 4: Encountering Missions as a Sent One and as a Sender__ 12. Personal and Family Issues  
13. Strategic and Ministry Issues  
14. Relating to People of Other Cultures  
15. Relating to Churches and Other Shareholders  
__Part 5: Missions Encountering the Contemporary World__ 16. Communicating with People of Other Cultures  
17. Mission Trends and Paradigm Shifts  
18. Encountering the Religions of the World  
19. Mission and the Future  
Reference List  
Indexes

Moreau, A. Scott ;Corwin, Gary R. ;McGee, Gary B.

Cover

Series Page

Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication

Preface

1. Missions in the Modern World

Part 1: Encountering Mission in the Scriptures

2. Encountering Mission in the Old Testament Page

3. Encountering Mission in the Gospels

4. Encountering Mission in the New Testament Church

5. Encountering Mission Theology Introduction

Part 2: Encountering Missions in History

6. Expansion in the Premodern Era, AD 30–1500

7. Expansion in the Era of Discovery and Colonialism, AD 1500–1900

8. Expansion to and from Every Continent, AD 1900–2000

Part 3: Encountering Missions as a Candidate

9. First Steps: Have You Been Called?

10. Missionary Preparation

11. Charting a Path from Here to There

Part 4: Encountering Missions as a Sent One and as a Sender

12. Personal and Family Issues

13. Strategic and Ministry Issues

14. Relating to People of Other Cultures

15. Relating to Churches and Other Shareholders

Part 5: Missions Encountering the Contemporary World

16. Communicating with People of Other Cultures

17. Missions Trends and Paradigm Shifts

18. Encountering the Religions of the World

19. Missions and the Future

Reference List

Subject Index

Scripture Index

Back Cover

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