The Changing Face of World Missions

By Douglas McConnell, Gailyn Van Rheenen, Michael Pocock

Subjects: Missionaries, Globalization, Christianity, Missions, Theory

Description: Discover trends that are changing the shape of world missions. Dramatic changes have taken place both in global society and in the church that have implications for how the church does missions in the twenty-first century. The Changing Face of World Missions explores twelve significant trends, including globalization, changing demographics, the rise of postmodernism, the shift from Christendom to global Christianity, and the impact of technology on society and missions. Each chapter identifies and evaluates a trend, examines it in light of Scripture, and proposes a practical response. The text is enhanced by numerous sidebars and case studies to foster both individual and group reflection and discussion. - Back cover.