Controversies in Mission
Edward L. Smither (PhD, University of Wales-Trinity Saint David; PhD, University of Pretoria) is Dean of the School of Missions and Intercultural Ministry and Professor of History of Global Christianity at Columbia International University. Previously, he served for fourteen years in intercultural ministry in North Africa, France, and the USA. His previous books include Christian Mission: A Concise Global History and Mission as Hospitality.
Historical Precedents and a Promising Proposal
Controversies in Mission reflects on how mission is done in light of the new layers of complexity that globalization brings. The contributors highlight how communication and travel make us more aware of controversies in mission. While controversies are not new, globalization gives us tools to become more aware of our surroundings and to interact with others in unprecedented ways.
Part one examines theological issues that arise in mission, including how we interact with others, mission priorities, and the role of ethics within missiological practice. The chapters engage with age-old topics that have been debated throughout history, such as power struggles, perspectives on cultural others, and contextualization. They suggest new ways of thinking about these topics and how to apply them in contemporary missions.
The second part shifts focus from the biblical and theological grounding of mission to the people involved in mission. The chapters in this section discuss tensions that arise between people, such as church splits within multi-generational Korean American churches and conflicts between missionaries. The contributors offer suggestions for resolving these conflicts, such as engaging in a conversation on servant leadership and adopting a model of cooperation and compassion.
This volume hits the pause button on the rapid-paced world of contemporary missions to consider how better to join in God’s mission. It encourages readers to consider the complexity of mission in the twenty-first century and to have thoughtful reflection and dialogue to improve mission practices.
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Contributors
Acknowledgments
Introduction by Rochelle Cathcart Scheuermann
Part One: Biblical Perspectives and Theology of Mission
Chapter 1 Controversy on Paul’s First Missionary Journey by Robert J. Priest
Chapter 2 The Case for Prioritism by Christopher R. Little
Chapter 3 Carl F. H. Henry’s Regenerational Model of Evangelism and Social Concern and
the Promise of an Evangelical Consensus by Jerry M. Ireland
Chapter 4 Reconsidering the Formative Role of Ethics within Missiological Practice by Greg Mathias
Part Two: The People of Mission
Chapter 5 Power Play in the Korean American Church by Eunice Hong
Chapter 6 Submission or Cooperation? by David R. Dunaetz
Chapter 7 The Controversial Image of the US American in Missions by Kenneth R. Nehrbass
Chapter 8 A Continuing Role for Western Bible Translators? By Dave Beine
Chapter 9 Up From The Pit—Immigration, Deportation, Pain, and Hope by Miriam Adeney
Part Three: The Practice of Mission
Chapter 10 The Necessity for Retaining Father and Son Terminology in Scripture Translations for Muslims by Mark Hausfeld, Ben Aker, Jim Bennett, Jim Hernando, Tommy Hodum, Wave Nunnally, Adam Simnowitz
Chapter 11 The World Evangelical Alliance Global Review Panel Report: A Sympathetic Dissenting Opinion by Kevin Higgins
Chapter 12 Consequences of the Divine Terms Controversy in Bible Translation by Mark Naylor
Chapter 13 Teaching Bible Interpretation in Intercultural Contexts by Larry W. Caldwell
Part Four: Historical and Future Perspectives
Chapter 14 Saving the Future of Evangelical Missions by David J. Hesselgrave
Authors
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Rochelle Cathcart Scheuermann
Rochelle Cathcart Scheuermann
Rochelle Scheuermann (PhD Intercultural Studies, TEDS) is an ordained minister and former church planter and has been in higher education for over ten years. She currently serves as Associate Professor of Evangelism and Leadership and is the program director for three master’s programs at Wheaton College. She has co-authored/co-edited three books and authored multiple articles, focusing on preaching and culture, disability and mission, and theology of mission.
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Edward L. Smither
Edward L. Smither
Edward L. Smither (PhD, University of Wales-Trinity Saint David; PhD, University of Pretoria) is Dean of the School of Missions and Intercultural Ministry and Professor of History of Global Christianity at Columbia International University. Previously, he served for fourteen years in intercultural ministry in North Africa, France, and the USA. His previous books include Christian Mission: A Concise Global History and Mission as Hospitality.
- Pages: 338
- Publisher:
William Carey Publishing
William Carey Publishing
- Binding: Paperback
- Publish Year: 2016
- Vendor: William Carey Publishing
