{"title":"Backlist Favorites","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eExplore these trusted resources on discipleship, cross-cultural ministry, global mission, and Christian witness that offer wisdom and encouragement for today’s church and mission leaders.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"worldview-for-christian-witness","title":"Worldview for Christian Witness","description":"\u003cp\u003e[DESCRIPTION] In \u003cem\u003eWorldview for Christian Witness\u003c\/em\u003e, Charles Kraft invites readers to understand REALITY as God sees it by learning to take seriously the insights of other societies asking questions such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat exactly is a worldview?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat are the characteristics of a worldview?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow can knowledge of worldviews help cross-cultural workers?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe diversity of cultures can seem obvious, but to really understand the significance of those surface level differences, one needs to understand the deep level assumptions on which they are based. 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Kraft (Author) [\/CREDIT] [PAGES] 610 [\/PAGES] [BINDING] Paperback [\/BINDING] [PUBLISHER] William Carey Library [\/PUBLISHER] [PUBLISHYEAR] 2008 [\/PUBLISHYEAR] [ENDORSEMENT1]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eThe whole purpose of the book is to help cross-cultural witnesses learn how to discover a people’s worldview, to understand it, and then present the gospel in such a way that it leads to deep worldview change.  The concept of worldview and the need to address the worldview level with the gospel have now come into missiology without much question.  However, applying the understanding is much harder, and that's why this book will help.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eDarrell Whiteman\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVice President of Mission Education, The Mission Society\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT1] [TOC]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1- The Perspective\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e1. Why Should Christians Study Worldview?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e2. People, Worldview, and Change\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e3. Critical Realism\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e4. Current Approaches of Non-anthropologists\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e5. Other Approaches: Anthropological\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e6. Worldview, Religion, and Subsystems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2- Characteristics of Worldviews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e7. Functions of Worldview\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e8. Universals: Categorization, Person\/Group\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e9. Worldview Universals: Relationship, Causality\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e10. Universals: Time\/Event, Space\/Material World\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e11. Worldview Orientations and Types\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e12. Worldview Configurations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e13. Discovering Worldview\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e14. What Are We Taking to the World?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e15. How Are Worldviews Changed?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3- Worldview Change\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e16. Obstacles and Opportunities in Worldview Change: Person\/Group\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e17. Obstacles and Opportunities in Worldview Change II: Categorization, Causality, Time, Space, Relationship\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e18. Patterns of Worldview Change\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e19. Strategies for Constructive Change\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e20. Reaching Peoples of Three Types\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e21. 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Since mission is first and foremost God’s mission, theological reflection must be permeated by missiological understanding and our missiology must be permeated with theological reflection. Mission theology is an activity of the Church of Jesus Christ seeking to understand more deeply why, how, when, where, and wherefore the followers of Jesus may participate in God’s mission, in God’s world. [\/DESCRIPTION] [CREDIT] by: Charles E. Van Engen (Author) [\/CREDIT] [PAGES] 436 [\/PAGES] [BINDING] Paperback [\/BINDING] [PUBLISHER] William Carey Library [\/PUBLISHER] [PUBLISHYEAR] 2017 [\/PUBLISHYEAR] [ENDORSEMENT1]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eBeyond loving God, what is more important than loving our neighbor? If today our neighbors are global—as shown by the labels in the clothes we wear, the food we eat, the components in our electronics—then hardly anything is more important than missions. It is through missions that we live out God’s love for our global neighbors. This book distills the wisdom of a lifetime in missions. It is biblical, showing how Moses, David, Isaiah, and Paul explored God’s love for the nations. It is theological, because without theology faith will be flat, superficial, and soon skewed and bent. It is the grassroots mission of dusty feet and sweaty students, tears and abrazos and roars of laughter. It is stewardly mission that recognizes better and worse ways to do the work, and critiques strategies so as to find the best. This book is the culminating work of one of the preeminent missiologists of our time. Read it and learn.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eMiriam Adeney, PhD\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eassociate professor of missiology, Seattle Pacific University author, Kingdom Without Borders and Wealth, Women, and God\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT1] [ENDORSEMENT2]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eTo my knowledge, Charles Van Engen at the School of Intercultural Studies of Fuller Theological Seminary was the first professor of Biblical theology of mission in North America, and his influence is worldwide. In this volume, we have a harvest of the fruit from his career of teaching and writing about mission theology. This work should be a standard textbook for courses in world mission and missiology.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eGerald H. Anderson, PhD\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003edirector emeritus of the Overseas Ministries Study Center, New Haven, CT former editor, International Bulletin of Mission Research\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT2] [ENDORSEMENT3]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eThis book is the product of not only many years of thinking theologically about mission, but also actually doing it. Chuck Van Engen writes with his usual passion, creativity, and clarity. These pages come alive with his deep faith and wide-ranging theological wisdom. To read this book is to sit at the feet of a teacher who has himself sat long at The Master’s feet and has walked long ways with him.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eStephen Bevans, SVD, PhD\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLouis J. Luzbetak, SVD Professor of Mission and Culture, emeritus, Catholic Theological Union, Chicago\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT3] [ENDORSEMENT4]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eTransforming Mission Theology is the book I have been waiting for, vintage Van Engen. This volume integrates much of what Chuck has been teaching over many years, but takes it to deeper places. Mission in the world confronts us with many complex, challenging situations. The methodology outlined using the four domains of mission theology is a tremendously helpful tool for reflecting thoughtfully on the complex realities in the world.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eJude Tiersma Watson, PhD\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInnerChange, a Christian Order Among the Poor associate professor of urban mission, Fuller Seminary\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT4] [ENDORSEMENT5]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eVan Engen, drawing on forty years of studying, critiquing, and living out his theology of mission, has written what will likely become a classic in missiology of the stature of David Bosch’s Transforming Mission. It’s historical depth, ecumenical breath, evangelical spirit, cross-cultural awareness, and deep personal commitment to God’s mission in the world, make this book an outstanding contribution to mission theology. It will become and remain a classic for many years to come.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eDarrell Whiteman, PhD\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003emissiological anthropologist former editor, International Bulletin of Mission Research anthropology and dean of the E. Stanley Jones School of World Mission and evangelism, Asbury Theological Seminary\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT5] [TOC]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLIST OF FIGURES\u003cbr\u003ePREFACE\u003cbr\u003eINTRODUCTION\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePART I- THE SOURCES OF MISSION THEOLOGY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 1- WHO DOES MISSION THEOLOGY?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 2- WHAT IS MISSION THEOLOGY?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 3- DOING MISSION THEOLOGY IN A GLOBALIZING WORLD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePART II- THE MEANING OF MISSION THEOLOGY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 4- MISSION DEFINED AND DESCRIBED\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 5- CRITICAL THEOLOGIZING IN MISSION THEOLOGY\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 6- A MISSIOLOGY OF TRANSFORMATION IN MISSION THEOLOGY\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePART III- THE METHODS OF MISSION THEOLOGY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 7- FIVE PERSPECTIVES OF APPROPRIATE MISSION THEOLOGY\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 8- CONTEXTUALLY APPROPRIATE MISSION THEOLOGY\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 9- SPECIALIZATION AND INTEGRATION IN MISSION THEOLOGY\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePART IV- THE GOALS OF MISSION THEOLOGY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 10- MISSION THEOLOGY REGARDING THE RESISTANT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 11- MISSION THEOLOGY OF MISSION PARTNERSHIPS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 12- FAITH, LOVE, HOPE: THESE THREE IN MISSION THEOLOGY\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePART V- SAMPLES OF MISSION THEOLOGY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 13- THE CITY: NO FIT PLACE FOR THE CHURCH?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 14- MISSION THEOLOGY WITH REGARD TO MIGRANTS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 15- WHY MULTIPLY HEALTHY CHURCHES?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCONCLUSION\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAPPENDIX\u003cbr\u003eBIBLIOGRAPHY\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[\/TOC]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"William Carey Library","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43978822353155,"sku":"9780878086351","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"eBook (ePub)","offer_id":19692388417654,"sku":"9781645081258","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0052\/5615\/1158\/files\/william-carey-library-book-epub-ebook-transforming-mission-theology-41968180461827.jpg?v=1707925256"},{"product_id":"that-man-who-came-to-us","title":"That Man Who Came to Us","description":"\u003cp\u003e[DESCRIPTION] \u003ci\u003eThat Man Who Came to Us\u003c\/i\u003e tells the story of the life of Jesus Christ through traditional Thai art. Featuring black and white line drawings inspired by an art form born in northern and central Thailand, \u003ci\u003eThat Man\u003c\/i\u003e tells the story of Christ as fully God, yet fully human. Artist Sawai Chinnawong employs the regions’ popular distinctive artistic style originally used to depict Buddhist moral principles and other religious themes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA meditative and teaching tool, this book is a simple yet powerful book that communicates Christ in both the Thai and English languages. The book also includes cultural notes and scripture references for further study. By depicting Christ in the context of Thai tradition, \u003ci\u003eThat Man\u003c\/i\u003e proves the many ways Christ is present—and can be found—in every culture. [\/DESCRIPTION] [CREDIT] by: Sawai Chinnawong (Author), Paul H. 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In this context, failure to attend to power imbalances can stunt spiritual and leadership growth. Attending to those imbalances should make Christian churches more truly brothers and sisters in Christ, equal members of the one global body of which Christ alone is the head. [\/DESCRIPTION] [CREDIT] by: Brian Howell (Editor), Edwin Zehner (Editor) [\/CREDIT] [PAGES] 260 [\/PAGES] [BINDING] Paperback [\/BINDING] [PUBLISHER] William Carey Library [\/PUBLISHER] [PUBLISHYEAR] 2008 [\/PUBLISHYEAR] [ENDORSEMENT1]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eI found these essays to provide an excellent introduction to issues of ethnicity and identity in mission settings around the world. Any missiologist wishing to understand social realities formerly treated under crude categories (like “people group,” homogeneous unit principle, indigeneity) will find excellent tools for developing sophisticated analyses of the contemporary world, analyses that are needed for wise anthropologically informed mission practice.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eRobert J. Priest\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003edirector of the doctor of philosophy in intercultural studies program, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT1] [TOC]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContributors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreface by Brian M. Howell\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Contextualizing Context--Exploring Christian Identity in the Global Church through Six Contemporary Cases by Brian M. Howell\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Paul in Japan: A Fresh Reading of Romans and Galatians by J. Nelson Jennings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. Contextualization from the Ground: Longuda Lutherans in Nigeria by Todd Vanden Berg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. Local Language and Global Faith: Choosing Church Language in the Philippines by Brian M. Howell\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. Identity Matters: Christianity and Ethnic Identity in the Peninsular Basque Country by Steven J. Ybarrola\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6. Contextualization and Ethnicity: Millenarian Discourse among the Bayano Kuna in Panama by Eric J. Moeller\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7. Beyond Anti-syncretism: Gospel, Context and Authority in the New Testament and in Thai Conversions to Christianity by Edwin Zehner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfterword: Concluding Missiological Reflection by Robert J. 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In his theory on Muslim evangelism, Love tackles the major issues of encountering spiritual powers, contextualization, and leadership development. Teachers of Islamic subjects and practitioners in Muslim countries enthusiastically welcome this book. [\/DESCRIPTION] [CREDIT] by: Rick Love (Author) [\/CREDIT] [PAGES] 268 [\/PAGES] [BINDING] Paperback [\/BINDING] [PUBLISHER] William Carey Library [\/PUBLISHER] [PUBLISHYEAR] 2000 [\/PUBLISHYEAR]\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e[ENDORSEMENT2]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRick has given us not only a great book on missions, not only a great book on church planting, but an in-depth look at kingdom theology in action. I recommend it to ail those who want to finish the Great Commission of Jesus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eBill Jackson\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVineyard Pastor, author of The Quest for the Radical Middle: A History of the Vineyardr\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT2] [ENDORSEMENT3]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eUnlike many recent books which feature ungrounded formulas or pleas­ant cliches, \u003ci\u003eMuslims, Magic and the Kingdom of God\u003c\/i\u003e will equip the reflective, application-oriented soldier of the Cross. These chapters are deeply grounded in the Word of God. Biblical theology and years of experience in the \"trenches,\" plus unusual communication skills, combine to give us a book that is not merely a good read, but also a realistic manual for bat­tling Satan and his forces. Love is giving us tools that, once applied, will contribute significantly towards the deliverance of tens of thousands of Muslims from the kingdom of darkness into the kingdom of God's Son.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eDr. Greg Livingstone\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003efounder of Frontiers, author of Planting Churches in Muslim Cities: A Team Approach\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT3] [ENDORSEMENT4]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRick Love provides many compelling suggestions in this volume. He blends the insights gained from field experience with the expertise of a biblical scholar. His analysis of the cultural setting of the Scriptures is accurate and often superior to the explanations of biblical scholars who often ignore the animistic phenomena or do not know how to explain them because of their Western orientation. This book can help struggling missionaries gain breakthroughs in ministering to people still afflicted by the tenacious grip of evil spirits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eDr. Clinton Arnold\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessor of New Testament and Literature, Talbot School of Theology, author of Ephesians: Power and Magic and Three Crucial Questions on Spiritual Warfare\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT4] [ENDORSEMENT5]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn this volume, Dr. Love shows both compassion for Muslims and the ability to think and work within their context to present the life-giving message of Jesus Christ. The book is analytically superb, practically focused, based both on Scripture and experience, and demonstrates the love of Christ. No witness to Muslims can be very effective without dealing with this important area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eDr. Charles Kraft\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessor of Anthropology, Fuller Theological Seminary, author of Christianity in Culture, Christianity with Power and Defeating Dark Angels\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT5] [ENDORSEMENT6]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRick Love's book has come right out of the trenches of frontline evangelism among Muslims. 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[\/DESCRIPTION] [SUBTITLE]In Christian Witness to Muslims[\/SUBTITLE][CREDIT] Colin Bearup [\/CREDIT] [PAGES] 110 [\/PAGES] [BINDING] paperback [\/BINDING] [PUBLISHER] William Carey Publishing [\/PUBLISHER] [PUBLISHYEAR] 2021 [\/PUBLISHYEAR] [ENDORSEMENT1]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eIf you care enough to be serious about the tragedy of millions of Muslims who have never had a friendly discussion with a Christian which whet his or her appetite to hear more … If you deeply desire to be God's instrument to become a forever friend of a Muslim who truly wants to please Allah but doubts that s\/he ever can… Then, you will want to take the time to soak up Colin's fresh new book Calling on the Prophets. It delightfully illustrates how utilize the Old Testament Prophets to open Muslim hearts, creating a desire in them to “bow the knee” to the Lord Jesus, Isa Al Masih. Highly recommended!\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ccite\u003eRev. Dr. Greg Livingstone \u003c\/cite\u003e[\/ENDORSEMENT1] [ENDORSEMENT2]\n\u003cblockquote\u003eThis is exactly what the mission world needs today—a practitioner sharing his inside experience and wisdom. Colin is both personable and practical, making this an extremely valuable resource for those wishing to share their Christian faith with Muslims.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ccite\u003eRoland Muller \u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor of Honor and Shame and The Messenger, The Message, and the Community \u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT2] [ENDORSEMENT3]\n\u003cblockquote\u003eColin Bearup writes from extensive firsthand experience of sharing his faith with Muslims. He demonstrates how we too can do this in a simple way that does not cause unnecessary offence and is, in fact, attractive to many Muslim listeners. In Calling on the Prophets you will learn about the Islamic understanding of our biblical prophets and also gain a better understanding of those prophets from a Christian viewpoint. More importantly, you will learn how you can use this understanding of the prophets to share your faith. By doing so, you will be following the example of the first apostles. While citing the prophets is not the key that unlocks every door, it is a wonderful thing to have in your toolbox.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ccite\u003eBrother CW \u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Mahabba Network, London \u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT3] [ENDORSEMENT4]\n\u003cblockquote\u003eWhen talking to your Muslim friend, have you ever quoted Paul when you easily could have quoted Psalms of David? Motivated by a deep love for Muslims, Colin Bearup reminds us again and again that it is not truth spoken that matters, but truth understood. And by looking at the prophets, Colin helps us see how we can do better in getting our Muslim friends’ attention and helping them understand the message God wants them to hear. The result is a treasure box of sound and immensely practical advice. A great book, and highly recommended! Get it, read it, and learn from it!\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ccite\u003eJonathan Gutkecht \u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWEC International \u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT4] [ENDORSEMENT5]\n\u003cblockquote\u003eCalling on the Prophets has given me many new insights into understanding the prophets and how to vehicle the truth of the gospel through using their life stories and deeds in a meaningful and accurate way with Muslims. Colin Bearup stresses that love for Muslims is the priority. Our aim should be to have good relationships and to be able to speak truth understandably into the lives of the people around us. The stories of prophets such as Abraham, Joseph, and Jesus are very useful for opening a discussion and reading some verses from the Bible with our Muslim friends. Colin uses many good practical suggestions and examples to help us to be better prepared to meet those seeking and needing the Truth—the Lord Jesus. I am very thankful for this valuable new resource. As a North African, this treasure helps me to display the truth to Muslims in a loving way without getting sidetracked into trying to win arguments. I highly recommend this helpful piece of work.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ccite\u003eBrother Ben Hamou \u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT5] [ENDORSEMENT6]\n\u003cblockquote\u003eThis is one of the best books on evangelizing Muslims that I have read in my life. Not only did I read it, but I put it into practice right away. This is a relevant book for anyone who wants to share the gospel with Muslims without first becoming an expert on Islam. It serves as a bridge from what Muslims already know to what is essential—and thus to discover the plan of salvation in Jesus for their lives. At the same time, Calling on the Prophets awakens in us the awareness of our responsibility to share the good news of reconciliation with Jesus Christ. I am grateful to benefit from Colin Bearup’s in-depth personal reflection and his effective experiences of interacting with Muslims.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eFrançois Iraguha \u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChurch planter among the Fula people in West Africa\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT6] [ENDORSEMENT7]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell Mister Bearup...All I can say is 90 points out of 10 for your latest book!Too much is written on apologetics and polemics nowadays...But your book is a treasure of HOW to connect with the Muslim heart using the prophets and push\/place the Muslim in the direction of Christ through arousing curiosity, thoughtfulness, and respectful discussion. Every page of your book is a treasure chest of gems. 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Mobility has increased access to more places and has provided a means by which more people are able to participate in short-term mission endeavors, producing many wonderful outcomes. However, one detrimental aspect is the unfortunate understanding of missions as being able to be accomplished in brief periods of time. Those who have yet to hear of the treasure of the gospel are the most difficult to reach, and this workbook addresses one of the central components necessary: grit lived out gracefully! Sue and Eva have blessed us with what I believe will be a central tool to prepare for, gracefully persevere, and navigate transitions in the work God guides each of us as members of Christ’s body to engage.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ccite\u003eSteve Coffey, DSL\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChristar, US Director\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT2] [ENDORSEMENT3]\n\u003cblockquote\u003eI know you are not supposed to read the last chapter to see how the book ends, but if you choose to do so, I believe you will be drawn in by Sue and Eva’s closing challenge. \u003cem\u003eGrit to Stay Grace to Go\u003c\/em\u003e is packed full of powerful insights to help you navigate the rough waters of a potential transition. It will entice you to read the chapters that pertain to your unique situation, linger long in the reflection questions (that make you pause and wrestle!), process potential responses, and delve deeply into the abundant resources provided. Thank you, Sue and Eva. May the Lord use the gift of this practical handbook to help both Goers and Stayers!\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ccite\u003eLorrie Lindgren \u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCEO\/President, Thrive Ministry\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT3]  [ENDORSEMENT4]\n\u003cblockquote\u003eThis is a wonderful resource for all of us who are called to do “the hardest work in the world.” \u003cem\u003eGrit to Stay Grace to Go\u003c\/em\u003e overflows with the kind of biblical and practical insight I wish we’d had when my wife and I started our own missionary journey years ago. It tackles the tough questions that every cross-cultural worker encounters sooner or later, when the stakes are high and the answers feel elusive. Sue and Eva have given us a precious gift from their decades of experience.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ccite\u003eSteve Richardson \u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresident, Pioneers USA\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT4] [ENDORSEMENT5]\n\u003cblockquote\u003eIn their book, \u003cem\u003eGrit to Stay Grace to Go\u003c\/em\u003e, Sue Eenigenburg and Eva Burkholder provide nearly everything a cross-cultural worker needs in a single, stand-alone volume. Biblical wisdom and personal experience are woven together with practical steps and heart-focused reflection questions. This book will help you persevere through the challenges of cross-cultural ministry, sort through your emotions during times of transition and farewell, and discern whether it's time for you to stay or move on. Grit to Stay Grace to Go is a true \"cross-cultural manual,\" and every worker needs a copy.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ccite\u003eElizabeth Trotter\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor of \u003cem\u003eServing Well: Help for the Wannabe\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eNewbie\u003c\/em\u003e, or Weary Cross-cultural Christian Worker Editor-in-Chief of the missions website \u003cem\u003eA Life Overseas\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT5]\u003cspan\u003e[ENDORSEMENT6]\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEenigenburg and Burkholder’s workbook is a timely addition to the literature on cross-cultural transition for it delves deeply and wholistically into the personal and relational dynamics of why mobility matters to those both staying and leaving. In a conversational tone, the authors examine the unhelpful beliefs, emotions, and behaviors we commonly engage in when staying ourselves (Part One) or experiencing the departure of others (Part Two). Alongside the candid narrative and analysis are rich scriptural insights and diverse practical resources for staying well. Part Three explores critical questions when deciding to stay or leave and is itself a relevant manual for facing this dilemma. Taken together, the three parts invite us to reflect, process, and ultimately bring a transformative presence to our relationships in the crucible of change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis workbook is valuable for the cross-cultural mission community as a whole—those sent, senders, leaders, and member care providers. It is a resource for developing emotionally healthy and resilient relationships in the constant cycles of transition and goodbyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMichèle Lewis O’Donnell PsyD \u003c\/em\u003eConsulting Psychologist, Member Care Associates, Inc \u003cspan\u003e[\/ENDORSEMENT6] [ENDORSEMENT7]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eGrit to Stay Grace to Go\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-read for all cross-cultural workers because it equips people at three key touchpoints in their overseas lives: when life is hard (very hard!), when you say goodbye as others leave (again!), and when you’re discerning your next step. \u003ci\u003eGrit to Stay Grace\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eto Go\u003c\/i\u003e is destined to become one of the books that makes the cut when you have to decide on your “keepers.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAmy Young \u003c\/em\u003eAuthor, \u003ci\u003eLooming Transitions\u003c\/i\u003e, Founder, \u003ci\u003eGlobal Trellis \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[\/ENDORSEMENT7] [ENDORSEMENT8]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eI know you are not supposed to read the last chapter to see how the book ends, but if you choose to do so, I believe you will be drawn in by Sue and Eva’s closing challenge. It is packed full of powerful insights to help you navigate the rough waters of a potential transition. It will entice you to read the chapters that pertain to your unique situation, linger long in the reflection questions (that make you pause and wrestle!), process potential responses, and delve deeply into the abundant resources provided. Thank you, Sue and Eva. May the Lord use the gift of this practical handbook to help both Goers and Stayers!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLorrie Lindgren \u003c\/em\u003eCEO\/President, Thrive Ministry \u003cspan\u003e[\/ENDORSEMENT8] [ENDORSEMENT9]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSue Eenigenburg and Eva Burkholder do my favorite thing—they \u003ci\u003e“\u003c\/i\u003epull up a chair\u003ci\u003e”\u003c\/i\u003e and tell their stories, and I listened! With candor, authenticity and conviction, they share their own experiences and lessons learned while observing and working with individuals and teams during their years of service. They adeptly drive home the truth that serving cross-culturally will require both grit and grace, yet with grace they come alongside to nurture and nudge us with \u003ci\u003epractical \u003c\/i\u003eapplication. Their reflection, suggested response, and prayer challenge sets us on a new path, and then cements our foundation with an arsenal of good resources. Bravo for such an authentic read and a tool we can happily pass on to equip future generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDorcas Harbin \u003c\/em\u003eExecutive Vice President, One Another Ministries International \u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e[\/ENDORSEMENT9] [ENDORSEMENT10]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHow clearly I remember those difficult days when my husband and I decided we needed to leave Egypt. It was our seventh year in the country, and from the outside, the work we were connected to was going well. Our work with a semester abroad program that introduced Christian college students from the United States to all the religious and political complexity of the Middle East was in its third year and we were busy raising our family in a cross-cultural context when the whispers we both felt became conversations that always began with “Is it time to go?” I remember longing for a map of sorts, a guidebook that could help show us the way. Instead, we floundered through the process in lonely isolation. It is this story that brings me to endorse with gratitude \u003ci\u003eGrit to Stay Grace to Go, \u003c\/i\u003ethe very guidebook that would have helped us through the decision-making process. Indeed, it is a book that is much needed in the libraries of cross-cultural Christian workers\u003ci\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e While through the years a large body of work has emerged with memoirs, personal essays, adjusting, and reentry, this book offers something different, summed up in the sentence “\u003ci\u003eDo I stay, or do I go?”\u003c\/i\u003e Thick with practical advice, never glossing over the hard, offering insight from saints who have gone before, and lacing scripture throughout, Eva and Sue will be your gentle guides as you read this excellent volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMarilyn Gardner\u003c\/em\u003e\u003ccite\u003e, \u003c\/cite\u003eAuthor, Between Worlds: Essays on Culture and Belonging and Worlds Apart: A Third Culture Kid’s Journey [\/ENDORSEMENT10]\u003c\/p\u003e\n[TOC]\n\u003cp\u003eForeword\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart One: Challenges to Staying Well—Grit Needed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 1: It's Harder Than I Thought: Missions is Difficult\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 2: I Feel Like I'm Always Adapting: Continual Adjusting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 3: I Must Keep My Footing: Balancing Two Worlds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 4: I Can’t Anticipate Everything: Unexpected Challenges\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 5: I Must Navigate Priorities: Juggling Multiple Roles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 6: I Feel Alone Even When I'm Not: Loneliness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Why Can’t We All Get Along?: Messy Relationships\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 8: I Must Sort Through Shoulds, Coulds, and Wants: Finding My Niche\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 9: I Sometimes Feel Rootless: Transitions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 10: I’d Like to Escape: Wanting Easier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Two: Staying Well When Others Go—Grace Needed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 11: I Feel Betrayed and Let Down: Hurt and Disappointment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 12: We Were Going to Change the World Together\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 13: I’m Sad and Grieving: Loss and Grief\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 14: I Invested So Much and So Few Are Left: Rights and Scarcity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 15: It’s All My Fault, Yet What a Relief: Conflict and Guilt\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Wait, You’re Leaving Because of That?: Judging Motives\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 17: I Will Overlook and Pardon Them: Forbear and Forgive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 18: I’m Still Meant to Be Here: Remember your Commission\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 19: I Affirm and Bless Them as They Go: Speak Well Of\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 20: I’ll Let Them Go: Relinquish and Release\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 21: I’ll Concentrate on My Responsibilities: Readjust\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 22: I’ll Invest and Nest Here: Stay Awhile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Three: Deciding to Stay or Go—Grit and Grace Needed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 23: What Is My Calling?: The Foundation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 24: What Are The Pros and Cons of Staying? Of leaving?: Weighing the Reasons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 25: Why Do I Want to Transition?: Determining Desires\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 26: Who Should I Talk to and When?: Necessary Conversations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 27: What Part Do My Relationships Play in This Decision?: Resolution and Reconciliation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 28: What Would I Do If I Weren’t Afraid?: Facing Fear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 29: What Do I Know About Myself That Affects This Decision?: Self-Awareness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 30: What Changes Need to Occur for Me to Stay?: Making Adjustments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 31: What Key Scriptures Can Encourage and Guide Me?: Biblical Guidance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 32: How Do I Sense God Leading Me?: Seeking His Will\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 33: Have I Already Moved On?: Staying Present\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 34: What Would I Be Going To?: Next Steps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 35: Whether I Stay or Go, How Do I Say Goodbye Well?: Healthy Goodbyes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 36: A Closing Challenge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppendices\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments \u003c\/p\u003e\n[\/TOC]","brand":"William Carey Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43978608247043,"sku":"9781645084839","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"eBook (ePub)","offer_id":43894328918275,"sku":"9781645084853","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0052\/5615\/1158\/files\/william-carey-publishing-book-epub-ebook-grit-to-stay-grace-to-go-41968034742531.jpg?v=1707927369"},{"product_id":"downward-discipleship","title":"Downward Discipleship","description":"\u003cp\u003e[DESCRIPTION]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMoving to the Margins with Amy Carmichael \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow in the footsteps of Amy Carmichael, whose defiance against injustice shined a light in India’s darkest corners. Her extraordinary journey reveals the profound impact of unwavering faith when pitted against social wrongs. What fierce conviction drove this fiery Irishwoman to forsake the familiar for the forsaken, trading comfort for conflict and compassion?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e Downward Discipleship\u003c\/em\u003e beckons you to learn from Amy's life—a beacon that questions the cost of true discipleship in our world of pain and injustice. In these pages, Amy's fifty-year mission to rescue temple-bound girls becomes a canvas for seven invitations of discipleship. Rahma weaves in her own stirring narrative from Jakarta's slums, presenting a model of discipleship that is demanding as it is rewarding, challenging as it is inspiring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book calls to all who yearn for a faith that is lovingly courageous and radically sacrificial. Rahma points us to a life of downward discipleship. While many in the world clamor to climb the ladders of success and financial security, she invites the reader on a different journey: to follow our savior to unlikely places, meet him among the world’s poor, and experience the joy of abundant life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QkZR5mgPNS8?si=py_Jvb97IcGrY6_v\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[\/DESCRIPTION] [SUBTITLE]How Amy Carmichael Gave Me Courage to Serve in a Slum[\/SUBTITLE][CREDIT] Anita Rahma [\/CREDIT] [PAGES] 120 [\/PAGES] [BINDING] Paperback [\/BINDING] [PUBLISHER] William Carey Publishing [\/PUBLISHER] [PUBLISHYEAR] 2024 [\/PUBLISHYEAR] [ENDORSEMENT2]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eAnita Rahma’s book \u003cem\u003eDownward Discipleship\u003c\/em\u003e invites us to the lived reality of following Jesus by serving the poor and oppressed. The story is interwoven with that of Amy Carmichael who saved girls from prostitution in India last century. Anita has drawn from Amy’s writing and woven it into her own journey of living in the slums of Jakarta, providing schooling for children, and grappling with suffering and poverty. She gives us glimpses of her own life with her responses of songs and personal reflection in the nitty gritty of life on the margins.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ccite\u003eIrene Alexander, PhD\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsian Theological Seminary, Stillpoint, Brisbane, Trinity College Queensland Honorary Research FellowAuthor, \u003cem\u003ePracticing the Presence of Jesus and How Relationships Work\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT2] [ENDORSEMENT3]\n\u003cblockquote\u003ePlanted deep inside the wounds of our world, Anita Rahma offers a testimony of hope and healing. Looking through the lens of nineteenth-century missionary Amy Carmichael, we are afforded a perspective on the many “whys” that surround the lives of those who are suffering. In the end, we shift our focus from the why, and turn our attention to the Who that walks among the marginalized.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ccite\u003eScott Bessenecker\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGlobal Engagement \u0026amp; Justice, InterVarsity Christian FellowshipAuthor, \u003cem\u003eThe New Friars and How to Inherit the Earth\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT3] [ENDORSEMENT4]\n\u003cblockquote\u003eReading \u003cem\u003eDownward Discipleship\u003c\/em\u003e is like joining author Anita Rahma and legendary missionary Amy Carmichael to share stories over a cup of tea! In the book, Rahma gently but firmly invites the reader to embrace seven different paradigm shifts. In the process, Rahma outlines a vision for Christian discipleship that follows Jesus to the cultural and social margins. Whether you are serving in or with a disadvantaged community or not, Downward Discipleship will help you live a life of joyful and purposeful surrender in your life of faith.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ccite\u003eRob Dixon, DIS\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor, \u003cem\u003eTogether in Ministry: Women and Men in Flourishing Partnerships\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT4] [ENDORSEMENT5]\n\u003cblockquote\u003eBy interweaving the story of legendary missionary, Amy Carmichael, with her own journey to the slums of Indonesia, Rahma offers us a front row seat to a life lived with purpose. But the goal is not to place yet another hero on yet another pedestal. Instead, this is an invitation for all of us to be deeply transformed. These are lessons that can only be learned on the margins of society, among the poor. Read and be challenged.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ccite\u003eCraig Greenfield\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounder, Alongsiders International Author, \u003cem\u003eSubversive Mission \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT5] [ENDORSEMENT6]\n\u003cblockquote\u003eAcross the global pain of two billion urban poor,  there are multiplying movements inspired by Christ, the suffering servant, to live among them. Anita dearly represents the multiple levels of the struggles to find an understanding of the depths of spirituality amidst such struggles. Her authorship is unique in its ability to integrate the complexities yet identify the singularities of action. Some books drive you deeper towards the living God!! Read them! Read this one!\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ccite\u003eViv Grigg, PhD\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor, Companion to the Poor, Cry of the Urban Poor, Spirit of Christ and the Postmodern City, Kiwinomics, SlumDwellers’ Pedagogy\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT6] [ENDORSEMENT7]\n\u003cblockquote\u003eThe unique approach in Anita Rahma’s second book is to learn from and then engage the reader with the life of Amy Carmichael, a missionary in India one hundred years before Anita was called to downward discipleship. Building on her first book, \u003cem\u003eBeyond Our Walls: Finding Jesus in the Slums of Jakarta\u003c\/em\u003e, Anita Rahma takes her readers deeper into an exploration of the ever-present challenges and accompanying joy and contentment that comes with following Jesus into the suffering of the world. Anita points out that Jesus sought out the lowest in his culture and did not live as one with privilege even though he was Lord of all creation. We are all called to downward discipleship rather than upward mobility, though not all may be called to the same locations and lifestyles.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eSome readers will be challenged to leave comfort behind and to find the courage, as Anita has, through giants of faith who have gone before to live an incarnational life of chosen poverty. Perhaps others will be confronted with the need to live more thoughtfully and be used by God to support the Anita’s and Amy’s in the world. Each chapter introduces the downward discipleship topic such as “from control to compassion,” asks a related question of Amy’s life and shares a situation in Anita’s own life. Bringing Amy Carmichael’s life to the reader deepens our connection with those who, through the ages, have lived for God by serving others.In every age there are those who hear and respond to the call to love and serve in the world’s hardest places. May we read this book with an open heart and prayerful spirit, ready to respond to God’s call for us, and comforted by God’s faithful care and leading along that path.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ccite\u003eAnn Graber Hershberger, PhD\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmeritus Professor of Nursing, Eastern Mennonite University Executive Director, Mennonite Central Committee\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT7] [ENDORSEMENT8]\n\u003cblockquote\u003eIn Anita Rahma’s \u003cem\u003eDownward Discipleship\u003c\/em\u003e, one reads many Biblical insights as she focuses on the importance of a deeper relationship with God. The reader finds theology not from the desk but from the kitchen table. Working for so many years for those at the edge of society, Anita sees with the eyes as Jesus saw the needy and the broken-hearted. I share with Anita the ongoing inspiration from the work of Amy Carmichael in Dohnavur in India. Triggered by the deep insights from this God-fearing woman who started her work in the outgoing Victorian era, the author found beautiful gems to implement these in her work in the slums of Jakarta.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eSpiritually charged throughout, this book is written with passion and compassion. Vigorous reflections thoughtfully drawn from Amy Carmichael’s writings and skillfully presented, underline Rahma’s thoughts about doing missionary work amongst very vulnerable people. This book gives the reader insights into the practical challenges which missionary work encounters in areas away from mainstream city life. In the grim reality of the Jakarta slums we meet Christian devotedness and personal faith in God.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ccite\u003eJ. Kommers, PhD \u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorth-West University (NWU), Potchefstroom, South AfricaAuthor, \u003cem\u003eTriumphant Love: The Contextual, Creative and Strategic Missionary Work of Amy Beatrice Carmichael in South India \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT8] [ENDORSEMENT9]\n\u003cblockquote\u003eInspiring. Chock-full of wisdom. And potentially life-changing. In \u003cem\u003eDownward Discipleship\u003c\/em\u003e, Anita Rahma calls her readers to set aside their comfort and follow Jesus on his long, purposeful descent to the bottom of society. Woven throughout this book, Rahma shares personal stories from her mission work among the urban poor while also introducing us to one of her spiritual heroes—an early twentieth-century missionary to India named Amy Carmichael. For nearly fifty years, Carmichael worked tirelessly to rescue temple children from forced prostitution and slave-like conditions. Her life and writings have deeply impacted Rahma’s own sense of call, as I pray Rahma’s life and writings will now do for you.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ccite\u003eJason Porterfield\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor, \u003cem\u003eFight Like Jesus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT9] [TOC]\n\u003cp\u003ePrologue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInvitation 1: From Fear to Friendship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.1 Asking Amy: How do we sing in the night?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.2 Seeing Fears Transformed by Friendships\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.3 Encountering Jesus in Places of Addiction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.4 Room to Reflect\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInvitation 2: From Self to Surrender\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2.1 Asking Amy: How can we find peace?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2.2 Surrendering to God’s Timing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2.3 Surrendering to a Lifetime of Learning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2.4 Room to Reflect\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInvitation 3: From Guilt to Gratitude\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3.1 Asking Amy: How can our lives overflow with gratitude?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3.2 Living in Paradox\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3.3 Finding Jesus in Surprising Places\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3.4 Room to Reflect\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInvitation 4: From Control to Compassion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4.1 Asking Amy: What can we do when we feel helpless and out of control?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4.2 Trusting God When We Cannot See\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4.3 Bringing Our Laments to the Lord\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4.4 Room to Reflect\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInvitation 5: From Mammon to Manna\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5.1 Asking Amy: How will the Lord provide?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5.2 Giving More than Money\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5.3 Trusting God in Times of Scarcity and Plenty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5.4 Room to Reflect\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInvitation 6: From Poverty to Praise\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6.1 Asking Amy: How can we be sustained through seasons of suffering?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6.2 Clinging to Christ’s Hope in Times of Disappointment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6.3 Discerning the Sacred Task of the \u003cem\u003eDoula\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6.4 Room to Reflect\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInvitation 7: From Asking \u003cem\u003eWhy?\u003c\/em\u003e to Welcoming the Word\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7.1 Asking Amy: What can we do with our questions?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7.2 Recognizing We Need a Savior\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7.3 Rooting Ourselves in God’s Word\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7.4 Room to Reflect\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConclusion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEpilogue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppendix A: Journal Entry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppendix B: Songs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBibliography\u003c\/p\u003e\n[\/TOC]","brand":"William Carey Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44686404452611,"sku":"9781645085522","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"eBook (ePub)","offer_id":44686404419843,"sku":"9781645085546","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0052\/5615\/1158\/files\/DownwardDiscipleship_CVR-Front.jpg?v=1713540173"},{"product_id":"when-serving-gets-tough","title":"When Serving Gets Tough","description":"\u003cp\u003e[DESCRIPTION]\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHelp me, Lord! This is hard. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLife in the harvest fields is not for the faint of heart. Many who answer the call to serve among the nations will, at some point, hit a brick wall in their faith. \u003cem\u003eIn When Serving Gets Tough\u003c\/em\u003e, veteran missionary and author Carol Ghattas shares her experiences, providing practical guidance and hope through Scripture. Each daily entry is designed to help missionaries reconnect with their faith, find strength in God’s promises, and press on in their calling despite difficulties. Ghattas acknowledges that there is no one-size-fits-all solution to ministry trials but emphasizes that there is one God always ready to help and heal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth new and seasoned missionaries will benefit from this book. It offers encouragement and wisdom for anyone struggling with the demands of cross-cultural service. Whether you’re facing doubts, loneliness, or exhaustion, this devotional provides a balm for weary souls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hL8AqRirhZg?si=KZQUQdTq2Dagaapl\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e [\/DESCRIPTION] [SUBTITLE]A Thirty-Day Devotional for Missionaries[\/SUBTITLE][CREDIT] Carol Ghattas [\/CREDIT] [PAGES] 136 [\/PAGES] [BINDING] Paperback [\/BINDING] [PUBLISHER] William Carey Publishing [\/PUBLISHER] [PUBLISHYEAR] 2024 [\/PUBLISHYEAR] [ENDORSEMENT2]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eAs a missionary for twenty-nine years, I can attest to the fact that every entry touched on some experience or challenge I faced on the mission field. This is a valuable resource for a worker at any point of service and should be kept on hand as situations arise. Even now, as a retiree involved in stateside ministries, these devotions continue to offer wisdom and insight into daily challenges. In that regard, I would recommend this book as a resource for all, whether serving in an overseas setting or at any level of ministry stateside. It would make a great gift too!\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eNancy Browning\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmeritus Missionary, International Mission Board, SBC\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT2] [ENDORSEMENT3]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eCarol is a long-time friend and colleague. When I first saw this book I thought, \"This will be great for first-term overseas workers,\" but as I began to read it, I realized how wrong I was. This book is for overseas workers of any length of service. Almost daily Carol’s devotionals spoke to me and where I am in my spiritual walk and journey as an overseas worker of twenty-three years. I highly recommend that every worker have a copy of this book to help them with the daily struggles of life on the mission field.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eElizabeth Graves\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTCK Member Care Field Worker\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT3] [ENDORSEMENT4]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eWhen Serving Gets Tough\u003c\/em\u003e is wildly practical and deeply personal. It is a gift of encouragement and blessing for any overseas Christian worker endeavoring to proclaim the gospel faithfully while also living the gospel faithfully. Though Carol has a tremendous breadth and depth of knowledge and experience, which could easily and gladly inform her counsel to others, she instead magnifies the Word and points readers to the sufficiency of the Scriptures in all areas of \"life and righteousness.\" And she magnifies our Savior, the one for whom we have left all things so the nations might know him.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eTim Hood\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresident, CEO, Shepherd’s Staff\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT4] [ENDORSEMENT5]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eWhether you’re new to the mission field or a seasoned missionary, Carol’s devotional will deeply resonate as you spend slow mornings with Jesus. Carol gets it. She understands the unique struggles you face as a missionary—problems with the kids, your spouse, the team, the culture, your spiritual walk, not to mention seeing little fruit as a result of your ministry. So before you decide to quit and go back home, you need to read this devotional. Grab your favorite cup of coffee or tea and soak in his presence as you read these pages. God will meet you as you abide in him, yielding eternal results.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eDave Jacob \u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounder and Director, Gospel Mobilization Director of Mobilization, World Gospel Mission\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT5] [ENDORSEMENT6]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eWhen Serving Gets Tough: A Thirty-Day Devotional for Missionaries\u003c\/em\u003e, Carol Ghattas offers biblical truths and personal insights. Each day she asks questions and reveals concerns that resonate with my own twenty-seven years of experience of serving cross-culturally. She includes the resounding heart cry of missionaries walking by faith in challenging circumstances on the field: “Help Me, Lord!” then proceeds to offer Scripture and practical encouragement. I recommend this devotional to those serving across cultures—whether they’re new arrivals or long-term sent-ones.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eSusan Lafferty\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWriter, Trainer, Mentor\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT6] [ENDORSEMENT7]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eBuy at least ten copies of this book to encourage and strengthen missionaries you know! Written by my long-time friend, Carol Ghattas, this book is part ‘pull up a chair and let’s talk over some coffee’ and a robust Bible study. Carol is like that big sister who’s already been there, done that when it comes to international missions. She is unashamedly honest describing challenges and frustrations faced on the mission field. You’ll feel like she’s read your mind as she invites you to pray guttural prayers like I am not cut out for this life. Would God really call me to serve him only for me to make a fool of myself by trying to speak such a language? But then she swiftly ushers you into hope through a tangible injection of Truth. Carol is deeply biblical, and that’s what I love about this little book! Each day’s entry is bookended with Scripture and filled with more verses in the middle. You’ll move from raw conversation with a wise big sister to hearing directly from the Lord of heaven’s armies communicating with you, his beloved missionary servant, spurring you to keep running the race with endurance as he perfects your faith.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eNatalie (pseudonymn)\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFriend, colleague, global worker among Muslims for over thirty years\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT7] [ENDORSEMENT8]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eAs we prepare to go to the field, we believe we will be above any difficulties that will arise, but it doesn’t take long for the issues of others to become our reality as well. Carol Ghattas does us a great service in this book, \u003cem\u003eWhen Serving Gets Tough\u003c\/em\u003e. She allows us to rush head on into the problem and to struggle with our situation. We are directed to the Scriptures and not allowed to sweep the issues ‘under the carpet,’ but to really deal with them. Her suggestions to action, confession, and forgiveness will allow the reader to honestly understand the problem but also to move on in a fresh pursuit of the calling that God has laid on our heart.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eOn the field for thirty-seven years, there was a book that I kept close so that I would walk through it every year. It always seemed to speak to me at just the right time. That will be the role of \u003cem\u003eWhen Serving Gets Tough\u003c\/em\u003e. Take the time to read the thirty chapters before you go. This will prepare you for the realities you will face once on the field. 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