Download or read book God s Missionary People written by Charles E. Van Engen and published by Baker Academic. This book was released on 1991-09 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A world-claiming theology of the church draws on ancient and modern thoughts. The author focuses on how the church can grow to become in reality "God's missionary people."

Download or read book A Missionary Heart and a Missionary Life written by Zacharias Tanee Fomum and published by ZTF Books Online. This book was released on 2015-02-17 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Professor Zacharias Tanee Fomum, through this book, communicates his burden of bringing the people of God back to the missionary purposes of God. The heart of the missionary and the life of the missionary find their origin, basis, and model in the Heart of God. He is a missionary God. The heart of the missionary and the life of the missionary is to be judged, seen, and appreciated by the way God judges, sees, and appreciates them. God wants to produce people who see the world as He sees it, people who continually live under the constraint of God's missionary needs, people who dream of God's mission fields every night and work there every day to make sure that the missionary purposes of God are fulfilled. The Purpose of this Book is for many to go out as missionaries with correct hearts and correct lives, equipped for permanent and productive work. This book is highly recommended to all believers.

Download or read book Missionary Principles written by Roland Allen and published by Lutterworth Press. This book was released on 2006-08-24 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "First published in 1913, Missionary Principles is a classic textbook by genre, but in its controversial evaluation of the Church's missionary theories, it is by no means wholly traditional. At the centre of this discursive study, Allen asserts the distinction which needs to be made in missionary aims between the extension of the Church and the preaching of Jesus Christ. The book is divided into four major chapters, entitled: The Impulse, The Hope, The Means and The Reaction. The impulse, hope and means of missionary work can all be embodied by Jesus Christ, who is viewed as the source, the end and the worker. It is always with this objective in mind that Allen guides the reader through Christ's wishes as to how the Word should be spread. In the final chapter, Allen examines the results of believing in the Holy Spirit's inspiration and the effects this has on the missionary's understanding of moral purpose and motive of missions, both at home and overseas.'It is not the same thing to seek the manifestation of Christ in the growth of the Church, and [...] the effect of that upon all missionary work is most profound.'Extract from Chapter Two."

Download or read book The Implications of Mission written by Amy Constantini Cook and published by Nextsunday Resources. This book was released on 2022-02-22 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When we hear the word "mission," we immediately think about crossing the globe to spread the Word of God, and we feel helpless. We find ourselves trapped in lives and schedules and commitments that are difficult to change, so we leave the "mission work" for those who do it vocationally. But what does it actually mean to be "missional"? The term "mission" comes from the Latin mitto, which means "to send." God is a sending God, the One who sends all Christians to live in praise and glory of God. Ephesians 1:8b-12 describes our calling this way: "With all wisdom and insight he has made known to us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure that he set forth in Christ, as a plan for the fullness of time, to gather up all things in him, things in heaven and things on earth. In Christ we have also obtained an inheritance, having been destined according to the purpose of him who accomplishes all things according to his counsel and will, so that we, who were the first to set our hope on Christ, might live for the praise of this glory." Many have tried to define the sacred task of being a missionary. Carl Braaten, a Lutheran Theologian, for example, wrote, "Mission is understood as the function of the Kingdom of God in the world's history." W. O. Carver wrote that "Missions mean the extensive realization of God's redemptive purpose in Christ by means of human messengers." These claims certainly encompass what it is to be a "missional" Christian, but my favorite definition is one by friend and former professor of Christian Mission, Dr. Isam E. Ballenger: "Mission is participation in the Trinity. Thus, it cannot be 'defined, ' for definitions will be insufficient; mission breaks the bounds of any limitation. Mission is thus not a program of the church but is fundamental to the nature of the church. It is the life of the church. It begins with doxology and flows from blessings received." According to Dr. Ballenger, we are all capable of missions at all points in our lives, wherever we may live. When we are in Christ, missions is not something we go somewhere else to do; it becomes a part of who we are. Whether we are doctors, lawyers, teachers, storekeepers, fast food workers, stay-at-home caregivers, retired, or unemployed, being "mission-minded" is foundational to the Christian life. In this way, we are all missionaries.

Download or read book The Missionary as a Son written by Theodore Andoseh and published by ZTF Books Online. This book was released on 2016-03-05 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Missionary as a Son is a keynote lecture delivered by the author to missionary candidates during a transformative session at the School of Knowing and Serving God, the esteemed missionary training institution of Christian Missionary Fellowship International in Yaounde. The message unravels the essence of being a missionary son and provides invaluable guidance on how to embrace this identity. Drawing inspiration from the Lord Jesus Christ—the ultimate example, the author illuminates the core principles of becoming a missionary son. Jesus, as both the Son of God and the Son of Man, devoted His entire existence to fulfilling the work entrusted to Him by His Father, thus bringing glory to God. In this divine blueprint, God reveals His design for the missionary enterprise, expecting every missionary to begin their journey as sons, both of God and of man. The pathway to truly belonging to a man is through complete allegiance to God. To accurately relate to a man of God, one must first understand how God speaks and relates to that individual. Admiration forms the foundation of sonship, for without admiration, one fails to perceive the glory inherent in another person. It is through this natural process that we emulate those we admire. Ministry is the natural outgrowth of a genuine relationship with God. Spiritual union and communion with the divine inevitably bear fruit in the form of impactful ministry. As you embark on this enlightening journey, may your heart be open to the cry within these pages—a heartfelt plea for God to perform spiritual heart surgeries within the lives of all missionaries and missionary candidates, birthing in them a profound transformation that molds them into missionary sons, mirroring the character and example of Christ.

Download or read book Mission written by Scott Nelson and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2013-10-04 with total page 65 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The mission of God has a church. So the church needs to be in sync with the mission of God. This is the guiding philosophy of the Forge Missions Training Network, which has helped church leaders and laypeople alike all over the world to reach their neighbors, their neighborhoods and their communities with the gospel. In these guides you and your friends will be equipped to be missionaries where you are—which is why God has a church in the first place. In Mission: Living for the Purposes of God you and your friends will consider how your life and faith experience would change if you conceived of yourselves not as church members but as ambassadors for Christ. You'll explore what a mission-shaped life looks like in your context, and how you can more fully calibrate your life around God's life-giving mission in the world. Other volumes in the Forge Guides for Missional Conversation: Community: Living as the People of God Culture: Living in the Places of God Power: Living by the Spirit of God Vision: Living Under the Promises of God

Download or read book Missions Ministering Beyond Our Borders Missionary Edition written by Jeremy Markle and published by . This book was released on 2014-09-30 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book has been written to provide insight into the physical, emotional, and spiritual adjustments a missionary faces as he begins his new life and ministry. Throughout its pages you will find spiritual encouragements for the missionary and helpful hints for his family and friends who desire to support him in his service to their Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The "Letter to the Reader" expresses a personal caution for the reader to be open-minded and kind-hearted as he reads about the real struggles that missionaries encounter. It encourages the reader, whether missionary or missionary supporter, to be gracious as the physical and spiritual struggles of missions are openly illustrated and discussed with the goal of revealing Biblical comfort and counsel for each topic. The "Introduction" encourages the reader to balance the physical and emotional realities of missionary work with the spiritual joy of harvesting God's reward. Each chapter presents its subject matter by considering four progressive points of view of a missionary's life and circumstances: The Missionary Experience, The Biblical Example, The Actual Events, and The Biblical Exhortation. "The Missionary Experience" provides a brief synopsis of what a missionary may experience as he pursues God's call for his life. This brief introduction to the subject matter is based on real experiences missionaries have faced and is provided as an explanation of the importance of the specific subject of that chapter. "The Biblical Example" seeks to help the reader understand that his experiences are not new. They have been faced by others who have followed God's will for their lives and ministries throughout the Scriptures. By considering these examples, the missionary will have the opportunity to see examples of both correct and incorrect responses, as well as their results. It will also give the reader a 20/20 perspective of how God has used similar situations not to destroy His servants but rather to enhance their usability and bless their obedience in the end. "The Actual Events" is an opportunity for the author to share his personal experience or those of fellow missionaries he knows in order to help the reader understand that he is not alone. It also provides the opportunity to present specific spiritual lessons learned as he or others he knows have experienced the subject first hand. "The Biblical Exhortation" concludes the chapter by giving specific verses and passages of Scripture to direct the reader in the days and weeks that follow. The exhortation has a two-fold purpose: first, to provide the reader with clear Biblical instruction as to how he must follow God's Word and will in his life, and second, to provide a spiritual pep talk for those who are growing weary in the work. As each chapter concludes, three extra resources are provided. First, practical advice is given for each of the three different participants in the ministry of missions: the missionary candidate, the missionary's supporters, and the missionary in service. Second, extra passages of Scripture are included to help build the faith of those missionaries who are facing the specific trial or situations that have been addressed. Third, extra examples of Biblical characters who faced similar circumstances is provided, along with the passage reference so that further Biblical study can be made. The missionary's edition of the book includes an appendix that gives outlines and tips to help the missionary begin his new life and ministry on his field of service. Although each field of service is different, these outlines and tips are presented in such a way as to provide both detailed suggestions as well as general principles in directing the missionary to make wise choices in many of his tough decisions. The subject matter includes, but is not limited to, language learning, health concerns, housing arrangements, and church facilities.

Download or read book The Missionary Motive Classic Reprint written by J. H. Oldham and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-01-30 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Missionary Motive The study of foreign missions has been greatly extended during the last seven. Years since the wide-spread adoption of the small-circle method, and there has grown up a considerable literature intended primarily for the use of study-circles. It is now possible for a group of people who wish to study any of the great mission-fields, to find a text-book written specially for their purpose and giving in small space an admirable account of the nature and history of the country and the progress of Christianity within it. With the progress of missionary study, however, there has become evident a tendency to con centrate attention upon the externals of mission ary work, and the immediate setting of the missionary need, with the result that the essential spiritual forces which have always animated missions and missionaries have slipped some what into the background. This tendency is only a special case of a wide spread danger which represents the defect of the qualities of modern missionary organization. We live in a day when missionary conferences and committees, missionary literature and campaigns cover the ground, and an immense amount of single-hearted labour is being put into the double task of assisting the work ofmissionaries on the field, and awakening and sustaining the missionary passion in the Church at home. Yet there is in all this a peril lest amid our activities we forget God; lest in our insistence on the crisis and opportunity of the present time we shift the ground of missions from the eternal love and mercy of God to the temporary exigencies of a single race or generation. We need to define anew the missionary motive, for our own souls' strength and for the sake of those to whom the missionary appeal is made to-day. This book is a slight contribution to the task. It is not complete within its own limits, still less is it a history of missionary work. Several typical epochs have been chosen, and in them the writers have tried to show how the missionary motive presented itself to devout and faithful souls. No criticism of methods has been attempted, and where controversial matters have been touched, as it was inevi table they should, the endeavour has been made to put the reader en rapport with the best and noblest in each type of religious devotion and expression, without criticism of the remainder. It should be added that this book springs out of corporate thought and prayer, although all the contributors heartily wish there had been more time and opportunity for such preparation, and it is hoped that it may be read and discussed in the same spirit. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Download or read book One Increasing Purpose The Missionary Passion of the Bible written by Bible Churchmen's Missionary Society and published by . This book was released on 1961 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Called to the Uttermost written by Chara Vovou and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2017-07-31 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, the author presents her own life story and the challenges of faith in God and commitment to her calling; presents her own path of destiny, which prompts the reader to examine his/her life purpose; demonstrates compelling reasons to support those in the mission field to fulfill the Great Commission; demonstrates how just one can significantly impact many; and demonstrates how to perform brainstorming, affinity diagramming, and life mapping exercises so the reader can more readily identify their future. Most people search for their purpose in life and want to know they are part of something greater. Sadly, some live out their lives never having known their true purpose. Reasons for this can include fear of success, reluctance to exert the effort and work required, or not knowing how to fulfill their dream. The purpose of this book is twofold. This book offers one missionarys journey to destiny and demonstrates how mapping the stages of ones life from early years can help identify the future more clearly. It features various tools to finding ones gift and calling. The American church is in transition from a traditional model to a missionary model. Many, having never served in the mission field, lack a well-defined understanding of the work of the missionary. The author bridges that gap for pastors, scholars, theologians, and laity. This book speaks in storytelling, ministering, and teaching voices. It inspires, provokes, and challenges its reader to greater heights of faith in God and commitment to their calling. It affords the reader a greater understanding of missionary work. It inspires one to render support to those in the field, especially for those who cannot go to the uttermost parts of the world. This books message is theologically sound and culturally informed. This book allows the readers to more clearly recognize their divine path forward as they trace their footsteps. This literary work offers encouragement, empowerment, and guidance for pastors, scholars, theologians and laity of the Christian faith in fulfilling the obligation to go into all the world and teach the Gospel, especially to the unreached areas. It affords the reader the opportunity to examine their particular calling in faith and to move forward into the path that God has destined them.

Download or read book Strategic Missionary Work written by Theodore Andoseh and published by ZTF Books Online. This book was released on with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Strategic Missionary Work, the author, Theodore Andoseh delves into the core principles and practical strategies essential for success in fulfilling the divine call to spread the Gospel to the nations. Drawing from profound insights into the life and ministry of Apostle Paul and real-world experience, Andoseh takes readers on a journey through the stages of missionary work, guiding them with wisdom and purpose. With a focus on adapting to the ever-changing world and understanding the unique dynamics of mission fields, this book equips missionaries to effectively communicate the unchanging message of the Gospel. Under the divine guidance of the Holy Spirit, the ultimate Director of God's Missionary Enterprise, Andoseh reveals the timeless wisdom derived from Apostle Paul's strategic endeavors. With authenticity and passion, this book captures the essence of a God-given mission and ignites a burning desire to impact lives and honor God's call. Whether you are a seasoned missionary seeking renewed purpose or someone sensing a divine call to serve, Strategic Missionary Work provides invaluable insights and strategic plans to maximize your impact. It is a timely resource that empowers missionaries to rise above challenges and fulfill their mission with precision and effectiveness. The harvest is waiting—answer the call today.

Download or read book The Mission of God and You written by Lori McDaniel and published by Tyndale House Publishers. This book was released on 2023-09-05 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You Have a Purpose. God Has a Part for You to Play in Something Big. You were created by God, called to follow Christ, and commissioned to make disciples. When Jesus gave this commission, it wasn’t a last-minute thought before he ascended into heaven. It was a mandate for all his followers to participate in a movement of God already in motion. What is God’s will for my life? Where does my life fit into God’s purpose? If the idea that you have a purpose and mission feels daunting, keep in mind that you cannot mess up the story of what God is doing. But you can miss out on being a part of it. The Mission of God and You will expand your missional view of the Bible and your biblical view of the world. You’ll traverse the globe and grasp the urgency of our mission. You’ll hear the stories of a great cloud of witnesses, both past and present, and gain perspective on how God has worked and is working. You’ll be challenged to leverage every season of your life to advance the gospel to the ends of the earth. Don’t wait. God is inviting you to participate in the most significant movement the world has ever known.

Download or read book A Highway for Our God written by Eric S. Fife and published by . This book was released on 1962 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Teachings of Spencer W Kimball written by Edward L. Kimball and published by . This book was released on 2006-12-01 with total page 688 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book On Mission with God written by Henry T. Blackaby and published by B&H Publishing Group. This book was released on 2002 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: God is on mission and He isn't just giving selected Christians missions experience. He wants every Christian to be on mission with Him.

Download or read book Growth of the Missionary Concept written by John F. Goucher and published by READ BOOKS. This book was released on 2007-03 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: PREFACE. THE Author of this very practical treatise on Scotch Loch - Fishing desires clearly that it may be of use to all who had it. He does not pretend to have written anything new, but to have attempted to put what he has to say in as readable a form as possible. Everything in the way of the history and habits of fish has been studiously avoided, and technicalities have been used as sparingly as possible. The writing of this book has afforded him pleasure in his leisure moments, and that pleasure would be much increased if he knew that the perusal of it would create any bond of sympathy between himself and the angling community in general. This section is interleaved with blank shects for the readers notes. The Author need hardly say that any suggestions addressed to the case of the publishers, will meet with consideration in a future edition. We do not pretend to write or enlarge upon a new subject. Much has been said and written-and well said and written too on the art of fishing but loch-fishing has been rather looked upon as a second-rate performance, and to dispel this idea is one of the objects for which this present treatise has been written. Far be it from us to say anything against fishing, lawfully practised in any form but many pent up in our large towns will bear us out when me say that, on the whole, a days loch-fishing is the most convenient. One great matter is, that the loch-fisher is depend- ent on nothing but enough wind to curl the water, -and on a large loch it is very seldom that a dead calm prevails all day, -and can make his arrangements for a day, weeks beforehand whereas the stream- fisher is dependent for a good take on the state of the water and however pleasant and easy it may be for one living near the banks of a good trout stream or river, it is quite another matter to arrange for a days river-fishing, if one is looking forward to a holiday at a date some weeks ahead. Providence may favour the expectant angler with a good day, and the water in order but experience has taught most of us that the good days are in the minority, and that, as is the case with our rapid running streams, -such as many of our northern streams are, -the water is either too large or too small, unless, as previously remarked, you live near at hand, and can catch it at its best. A common belief in regard to loch-fishing is, that the tyro and the experienced angler have nearly the same chance in fishing, -the one from the stern and the other from the bow of the same boat. Of all the absurd beliefs as to loch-fishing, this is one of the most absurd. Try it. Give the tyro either end of the boat he likes give him a cast of ally flies he may fancy, or even a cast similar to those which a crack may be using and if he catches one for every three the other has, he may consider himself very lucky. Of course there are lochs where the fish are not abundant, and a beginner may come across as many as an older fisher but we speak of lochs where there are fish to be caught, and where each has a fair chance. Again, it is said that the boatman has as much to do with catching trout in a loch as the angler. Well, we dont deny that. In an untried loch it is necessary to have the guidance of a good boatman but the same argument holds good as to stream-fishing...

Download or read book The Hunt of Purpose written by Isdore C. Nwachukwu and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2021-06-09 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you long to experience a fulfilled life free from tussles, and regrets, The Hunt of Purpose reveals the How. Fulfillment in life is dependent on becoming what you were born to be, and doing the very assignment you were born to do. Without the accomplishment of our purpose, life can hunt. Life’s purpose is the responsibility and the reason we were born for. It comes with an inherent burning passion for its accomplishment. Living without a purpose is living a life without hope because nothing else can give you satisfaction, fulfillment, and peace of mind except it. This responsibility continues to hunt those who try to live their lives outside it. This book explains in details such subjects like Who am I? What is my place on earth? What was I born to do? What happens if I don’t become who I was born to be? Why are there so much confusion and problems in our world? Why are there so much cruelty, hatred and fear in our neighborhood? Why is humanity threatened with economic hardships, pandemic, and suffering? Our world has never been threatened like we are right now. Our dear world is in turmoil, and deep crisis. Why are we going through all these? The reason for our numerous challenges is that our world is suffering a HUNT from our Corporate Purpose. The world has lost the purpose of its existence. All these problems that befall us are the consequences of a lost purpose. This insightful book will give you a deeper understanding on how to live a purposeful life free from hunt.