Equipping for Global Mission: Theological and Missiological Proposals and Case Studies

From Cognitive Teaching to Connected Learning

Given the landscape of global Christianity and the variety of approaches to theological and missiological training today, how do we equip the global church for the mission of God? Should mission organizations or sending churches conduct their own in-house training? What is the role of Bible colleges and seminaries in equipping for mission today? What about informal approaches to theological and ministry training?

Equipping for Global Mission offers insights from seasoned scholars and practitioners. Beginning with theological convictions and practical reflections, our authors make a case for what equipping for mission could look like in the present global church. Case studies from India, China, North America, and Britain further challenge the reader to reflect on this critical issue.

The full scope of educating for mission is far too broad of a task for any single organization. This is why the contributors serve the church so well--by enlarging a much-needed conversation. This book is a clarion call to all who care about missions and the global church. Join world leaders in reshaping missions education today by using the practical and strategic wisdom in these pages.

Linda P. Saunders (PhD, Columbia International University) is an Adjunct Professor of Intercultural Communication and Cultural Anthropology at Liberty University. Previously, she spent nineteen years in cross-cultural ministry in Venezuela. She co-edited Reading Hebrews Missiologically.

Gregory Mathias (PhD, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary) is Associate professor of Global Missions, and Director of the Global Mission Center at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Previously, he served in cross-cultural ministry in the Middle East.

Edward L. Smither (PhD, University of Wales; PhD, University of Pretoria) is Professor of Intercultural Studies and History of Global Christianity and Dean of the School of Missions and Intercultural Ministry at Columbia International University. His recent works include Mission as Hospitality: Imitating the Hospitable God in Mission and Christian Mission: A Concise Global History.