Resources that edify, equip, and empower disciples of Jesus to make disciples of Jesus.

Portraits of Global Christianity

Research and Reflections in Honor of Todd M. Johnson
Gina A. Zurlo, Editor

William Carey Publishing customer support: publishing@wclbooks.com
Lumina Reader technical customer support: support@luminareader.com

Getting Started

How do I purchase an eBook?
  • Go to missionbooks.org and complete checkout with the eBook(s) you would like to purchase.
  • You will receive an order confirmation email from missionbooks.org.
  • You will also receive an email with instructions for accessing your eBooks in the Lumina app.

Check your spam folder if you do not see the login code. If you do not receive the second email, contact publishing@wclbooks.com.

International users receive regional pricing when purchasing through missionbooks.org rather than through an in-app purchase.

What devices can I access my eBooks on?
  • iPhone and iPad running iOS 15.5 or later
  • Android phones and tablets running Android 8.0 or later
  • macOS desktops and laptops, using the iOS app
  • Any device with a web browser at Lumina Reader web platform

Older devices may run more slowly. Keep your device and app up to date for the best experience.

How do I download the Lumina Reader app?

Search for “Lumina Reader” in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Log in using the same email address you used at missionbooks.org. The app is not compatible with Amazon Kindle devices.

How do I log in to the Lumina Reader app?

Lumina Reader uses passwordless login.

  1. Open the Lumina Reader app.
  2. Enter the email address used at missionbooks.org.
  3. Check your email for a six-digit login code.
  4. Enter the code in the app.

You will remain logged in and retain access to your eBooks. If you log out, your library, reading progress, notes, and highlights remain saved, but you will need to download your eBooks again.

I can’t see my eBooks. What can I do?

Your eBooks should appear automatically when you log in with the email used at missionbooks.org. If they do not:

  • Confirm that you are using the correct email address. You can find the signed-in address on the Profile page.
  • Pull down from the top of the library screen to refresh it.
  • Update Lumina Reader through your device’s app store.

If your resources still do not appear, contact Lumina Customer Service.

Is there a Windows app for Lumina?

There is currently no Windows app. Windows users can access their eBooks through the Lumina Reader web platform.

Is there an Apple app for Lumina?

Yes. Lumina Reader is available in the Apple App Store for Mac, iPhone, and iPad.

Can the Lumina Reader app read the book aloud?

Yes. With an eBook open, tap the center of the screen to show settings. Select the megaphone icon in the top bar to read the current page aloud.

This feature is not available in the web-browser version.

Can I change the font size?

Yes. You can change font size, line height, and page margins in profile settings or within an eBook. While reading, tap the top center of the screen and select the “T” icon.

Web Version

How do I access the web version?
  1. Open Safari, Chrome, Firefox, or another preferred browser.
  2. Go to hub.luminareader.com.
  3. Log in with the email address used at missionbooks.org.
  4. Enter the six-digit code sent to your email.

Once logged in, you will have access to your eBooks.

How do I troubleshoot the web version?
  • Make sure you have a stable internet connection.
  • Clear your browser cache and cookies.
  • Use a current version of Safari, Chrome, or Firefox.
  • Confirm you are using the same email address used to purchase your eBooks.
  • Refresh your browser.

If problems persist, contact customer service.

App & Device Support

Can I download my content to multiple devices?

Yes. You can use Lumina Reader on up to six devices at the same time, provided you log in with the email address used to purchase the eBook.

To manage devices, go to Account → Registered devices in the app and unlink devices you no longer use.

  1. Install Lumina Reader from your device’s app store.
  2. Log in with the same purchase email address.
  3. Your library should sync automatically.

If access issues continue, refresh your library or log out and back in with the correct email address.

How do I check for the latest Lumina Reader app version?
  • On Apple devices, open the App Store and search for Lumina Reader.
  • On Android devices, open Google Play and search for Lumina Reader.

If an update is available, select Update. If issues remain, try deleting and reinstalling the app. Your eBooks and reading progress are saved to your account, but you will need to download the eBooks again.

How do I delete my Lumina Reader account?

Warning: Deleting your account is permanent. You will lose access to your account activity, preferences, and eBooks.

  1. Open the Lumina Reader app.
  2. Open the Profile tab in the lower-right corner, then select Account.
  3. Scroll to the bottom, select Delete account, confirm the checkboxes, then select Continue and delete account.

Some information may be retained for lawful reasons, including fraud prevention and accounting.

Can I get a refund for an eBook?

If you ordered an eBook by mistake, do not download it in the Lumina app. William Carey Publishing can then cancel the order and issue a full refund.

If you have downloaded it, access can still be removed and the order cancelled, but processing may take longer.

Can I buy an eBook as a gift for someone else?
  • Enter the recipient’s email address when purchasing the book.
  • The recipient will receive an email with download instructions.
  • For multiple recipients, purchase each book separately using each recipient’s email address.

Living in Light of the Global Body of Christ

Books on global Christianity have been growing substantially in the last ten years. The importance of studying Christianity beyond White Western history and theology has taken on a special relevance in an increasingly globalized world. The study of global Christianity is about recognizing the diversity of Christians around the world in terms of their cultures, languages, ethnicities, worldviews, and approaches to the faith. World Christianity is about making global-local connections and providing Christians the opportunity to learn from one another, enhance their faith, and broaden their perspectives.  

Most World Christianity books are written for scholarly audiences only. However, Portraits of Global Christianity moves beyond that sphere and into the lives of Christians who have learned about and continue to experience the global church in their everyday lives. No other global Christianity book on the market provides this kind of self-understanding on the relationship between World Christianity and individual experience. 

This book is geared toward a general Christian audience and is written in an accessible style with attractive full-color charts, maps, and graphs to make quantitative data on Christianity and other religions come alive. The reflections and essays in this book in honor of Todd M. Johnson provide readers with concrete examples of how knowledge and experience of Christianity worldwide has fundamentally changed their worldviews, perspectives of the faith, and vocational callings. It encourages readers to reflect on their attitudes toward people who do not look like them or live out the faith like them. This book urges readers to seriously consider the growth of Christianity in the global South and its impact on their own lives, and seek opportunities to reach across ethnic, gender, and class boundaries. 

Read a Free Sample (PDF)

  • This volume is not only a powerful testimony of Dr. Todd Johnson’s well-recognized status, rich accomplishments, and muti-dimensional global influence as the authority of the Christian demography, but also a very valuable source for the study of world Christianity of the past and present centuries.
    — Kevin Xiyi Yao, PhD, Professor of World Christianity and Asian Studies, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
  • This work is a celebration of demographic workmanship. Todd Johnson has spent his life building an authentic village of craftsmen and craftswomen, mentoring many young scholars in World Christianity and missiology with skill and patience. As an immigrant, otherwise gleaning only on the margins, I consider myself grateful for the multiple doors he helped open for me in mission and academia. This book is for all who aspire to do the same.
    — Wanjiru M. Gitau, PhD, Assistant Professor of World Christianity and Practical Theology, Palm Beach Atlantic University

Contributors

Preface

Introduction

Gina A. Zurlo

Part I: Partnership in World Christianity and Mission Research

Chapter 1: Trends in Global Christianity through Design

Gina A. Zurlo and Peter F. Crossing

Chapter 2: 1993: A Seminal Year

Patrick Johnstone

Chapter 3: Partnership in Quantitative Research on World Christianity

Jason Mandryk and Molly Wall

Part II: Lived Global Christianity

Chapter 4: Invitation to the Kitchen, Not Just to the Table: Todd M. Johnson’s Motif of Global Christianity

Uchenna D. Anyanwu

Chapter 5: Reflections and Lessons from Massachusetts to Uganda

Joseph Byamukama

Chapter 6: Moments in Time: Challenging the Fabric of Faith

Jane Kyong Chun

Chapter 7: Dismantling the Ethnic Foods Aisle in Theological Libraries

James Marion Darlack

Chapter 8: Who Are These People? A Rediscovery from Ephesians 3 and 4

Darrell Dorr

Chapter 9: Story as a Bridge to Understanding: The Role of Narrative in Creating Global Empathy

Sharon Ellis

Chapter 10: A Missiological Hermitage: Representing Jesus Across Cultures

Jarrett Fontenot

Chapter 11: What is the Posthuman Gospel?

Michael Hahn

Chapter 12: Many Books

Richard L. Haney

Chapter 13: Global Hermeneutics and the Ethical Potency of Scholarship: Reflections on the Character and Expertise of a Religious Demographer from an Aspiring Biblical Scholar

David A. Hannan

Chapter 14: I am Where I am Today Because of Todd Johnson

Bert Hickman

Chapter 15: Lessons and Gifts of Interreligious Encounters

Daryl R. Ireland

Chapter 16: Capacious Fait

S. Kyle Johnson

Chapter 17: An Appreciation for Todd Johnson: A Personal Reflection

Grace Ji-Sun Kim

Chapter 18: How are You? What is Your Name? Hospitality and Friendship in Mission and World Christianity

Feruza Krason

Chapter 19: The Power of Curiosity and Generosity

Sandra S.K. Lee

Chapter 20: Intellectual Work: Reflections on 30 Years of Mission Research

Justin Long

Chapter 21: The Transforming Power of Images, Memories, and Words on Local Church Mission

Brian McAtee

Chapter 22: A Collaborative Approach

Bryan Nicholson

Chapter 23: Fairest Lord, Jesus, Ruler of the Nations

Sujin Park

Chapter 24: Living Global Christianity in Thailand

Eva M. Pascal

Chapter 25: Working on Religious Demography with Todd M. Johnson: Not Only Quantities but Quality and Values

Kenneth R. Ross

Chapter 26: Listen, Empower, Enjoy, and Think

Justin Schell

Chapter 27: Humility, Kindness, and Music: Reflection for Todd Johnson

Jennifer Lee Shin

Chapter 28: Confronted with the Facts: 86% of Hindus, Buddhists, and Muslims Have Relatively Little Contact with Christians

Benjamin Thomas

Chapter 29: “One of the Excellent People Struggling for the Faith”: A Personal Reflection on the Life and Work of Todd Johnson

Charles Tieszen

Chapter 30: By the Numbers

Cindy Wu

Chapter 31: Belonging

Kenneth Young

Part III: The Work of Todd M.Johnson: Data 209

Martyrdom

General country data

World religions

Major Christian traditions and movements

Christian mission

Denominations

Peoples

Evangelization by peoples

Bible translation

Cities

Country indicators

Author

  • Gina A. Zurlo
  • Pages: 246
  • Publisher: William Carey Publishing
    William Carey Publishing
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Publish Year: 2023
  • ISBN: 9781645084617
  • Vendor: William Carey Publishing
Cannot place order, conditions not met:
OK