Missionary Methods
Craig Ott (PhD Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) is professor of mission and intercultural studies at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, where he also directs the PhD program in intercultural studies. He is author and editor of numerous publications including most recently The Church on Mission: A Biblical Vision for Transformation among All People.
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Always Evaluating, Always Adjusting
One hundred years ago, Roland Allen wrote his influential book, Missionary Methods: St. Paul's or Ours? A century later, the Evangelical Missiological Society commemorated this landmark study with its 2012 annual conference, exploring the ongoing relevance of this important topic.
This new volume collects the insights of that conference, examining the theological foundations, historical precedence, and practical challenges of missionary methods. With contributions from leading missiologists, missionary practitioners, and strategic leaders, these essays offer fresh perspectives on methods for fulfilling the Great Commission in our day.
Throughout the book, contributors address key questions about the nature of missionary work, exploring both the enduring principles and the changing realities of this critical field. They explore the ways in which historical precedent can inform current practice, while also reflecting on the unique challenges of contemporary mission work.
Whether you are a seasoned missionary practitioner or a strategic leader seeking to better support those in the field, this volume provides valuable insights into effective missionary methods. By engaging with the theological and practical dimensions of this crucial topic, it offers a compelling vision for fulfilling Christ's call to go and make disciples of all nations.
Evangelical Missiological Society- Book 21
Acknowledgments
Contributors
Introduction: Methodological Stewardship: Always Evaluating, Always Adjusting by J. D. Payne
PART I – Biblical Understandings of Missionary Methods
1 Missionary Methods: St. Paul’s, St. Roland’s, or Ours? by Robert L. Gallagher
2 Roland Allen’s Understanding of the Spirit’s Centrality in Mission by Rob S. Hughes
3 Reassessing John Stott’s, David Hesselgrave’s, and Andreas K.stenberger’s Views of the Incarnational Model by John Cheong
PART II – Praxis and Case Studies of Missionary Methods
4 From Roland Allen to Rick Warren: Sources of Inspiration Guiding North American Evangelical Missions Methodology 1912–2012 by Gary R. Corwin
5 A Prolegomena to Contextualized Preaching Concerning the Wrath of God and the Judgment of Man: What Did Roland Allen Know that We Sometimes Forget and at Other Times Never Learn? by David J. Hesselgrave
6 The Rise of Orality in Modern Missions Practice by Anthony Casey
7 Missionaries in Our Own Backyard: The Canadian Context by Joel Thiessen
8 Islands of the Gods: Productive and Unproductive Missionary Methods in Animistic Societies—Roland Allen’s Examination of Saint Paul’s Use of Miracles by Robert H. Bennett
9 Leaders Reproducing Churches: Research from Japan by John W. Mehn
10 Paul’s or Theirs?—A Case Analysis of Missionary Methods among Muslims of the Philippines by Mark S. Williams
Conclusions: Missionary Methods: The Questions that Still Dog Us by Craig Ott
General Index
Scripture Index
Authors
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Craig Ott
Craig Ott
Craig Ott (PhD Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) is professor of mission and intercultural studies at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, where he also directs the PhD program in intercultural studies. He is author and editor of numerous publications including most recently The Church on Mission: A Biblical Vision for Transformation among All People.
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J. D. Payne
J. D. PayneJ.D. Payne (PhD, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is a writer, speaker, and church planter and currently serves as Professor of Christian Ministry at Samford University. He previously served with the North American Mission Board and as an associate professor at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, where he directed the Center for North American Missions and Church Planting. J. D. is the author of numerous books including Missional House Churches, The Barnabas Factors, Discovering Church Planting, Strangers Next Door, Kingdom Expressions, and Pressure Points.
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- Pages: 252
- Publisher:
William Carey Publishing
William Carey Publishing
- Binding: Paperback
- Publish Year: 2013
- Vendor: William Carey Publishing
