Explore what it means for the global church today to embrace the missional practices modeled by early believers in the New Testament.As the church around the world continues to engage with and act on the calling to make disciples of all nations and share the gospel, the church needs to look backward, examining the patterns and actions of early believers and the basic principles of living out faith that are relevant for Christians in all places. Adapted from the ple...

With contributions from popular Bible teachers, including David Platt, John Piper, D. A. Carson, Andy Davis, Mack Stiles, Michael Oh, and Stephen Um, this collection of biblical expositions explores how God's love for us is meant to drive Christians out into the world on mission for him. Addressing "hot topics" that are actively discussed today—such as whether or not people without Christ are really lost and the Christian's responsibility to fight for social justice—this ...

EVANGELISM AND THE SOUL WINNER is a powerful collection of some of the greatest classic writings on evangelism, witnessing and seeking the lost. Be challenged and inspired by Charles Spurgeon, D. L. Moody, R. A. Torrey, Samuel Brengle and others who have experienced revival and moves of God first-hand!* This is not a cheap scanned copy, but a fully searchable and formatted collection!Includes the FULL text of:• WORDS TO WINNERS OF SOU...

“How long, O Lord?” “When will you answer my prayer?” “Why must I wait so long for your promise to be fulfilled?”The Christian journey is not endless bliss with perfect relationships and an abundant financial portfolio. Perfection can only be found in Christ. Even though lovers of God experience fullness of life, they still face unexpected trials, unpredictable difficulties, and seemingly unsolvable problems.Every child of God will have a wilderness experience, but not ever...

Teaching prophecy is a specialized skillThe difficulty arises in the attempt to be accurate in an arena where the Lord himself has told us that no one knows and that no one will figure it out. This is why He uses the image of a thief coming in the night.However, there is much we do know. All we need to do is teach what we know and clearly label as speculation what we do not know for sure. What we do know for sure is: The King is coming soon!We are responsible to war...

In Bible times, God maintained a special provision for the less fortunate. As His people harvested their fields, they were instructed to always leave a portion of the crops for those in need. Today, God's heart continues to beat for the poor, the widows, and the fatherless. And as His children, our divine commission remains the same, a directive that's nothing less than the heart of the Christian message.Author Tom Davis encourages us to move beyond words and become Christ to those...

"Why are more churches not engaged in practical, substantial ways of taking the gospel to the nations?"When Missions Shape the Mission unpacks a statistical study of traditionally evangelical churches that reveals their anemic level of commitment to the biblical mandate of making Christ known around the world. Veteran pastor David Horner makes the data easy to understand, challenging other pastors to radically assign their best leadership and resources to missions as he lo...

As a parent of a missionary you may feel that missing your child and your grandchildren signals a lack of faith. But proclaiming the gospel and making disciples was not meant to eclipse the loving family bonds God ordained. Whether you're the parent of a missionary recruit or a parent of an experienced missionary, you'll benefit from the authors' research and personal experience as they present a comprehensive plan for understanding missionary life, navigating the holidays, grandparenting ...

The narrative begins with the authors embarking on a journey through the Arabian desert, where they describe the unique experience of traveling by camel. They vividly portray the vastness of the desert, its shifting sands, and the stunning beauty of the sun setting over the dunes. Through their engaging prose, the Zwemers help readers imagine the challenges and adventures of traveling in such a harsh yet beautiful environment. The authors also introduce readers to the significance of camel...

God's mission needs movement leaders.Jesus pioneered something completely new in human history—a dynamic missionary movement intent on reaching the world. His mission is as clear and as relevant today as in the days of the early church: to make disciples everywhere, baptizing them and teaching them to obey everything Jesus has commanded. But the potential of the church remains untapped. What does it take to lead movements that successfully carry out this mission?In Pioneering Movements...

"This is the thrilling story of the worldwide expansion of the Christian Literature Crusade . . ." -Moody Monthly The book carries you from two people in an upstairs bookroom to a worldwide chain of Christian bookcenters and publishing, multiplied by only a “shoestring” of faith and committed, although unlikely, lives.

Clergy and churches are increasingly being encouraged to use the internet and social media to promote their ministries. But they may worry about some of the difficult pastoral and theological issues that can arise online.'Virtual vicar' the Revd Pam Smith guides both new and experienced practitioners through setting up online ministries, and considers some of the questions that may arise, such as:- Are relationships online as valid as those offline?-...