Wonsuk Ma
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Although Pentecostalism worldwide represent the most rapidly growing missionary movement in Christian history, only recently scholars from within and outside the movement have begun academic reflection on the mission. This volume represents the coming of age of emerging scholarship of various aspects of the Pentecostal mission, including theological, historical, strategic, and practical aspects. The more than 20 authors from all five continents, men...
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How does a believer or community encounter the God of mission, develop mission awareness, and ultimately commit to the mission of God? When the world church planned and organized the Edinburgh Centenary celebration in 2010, "Mission Spirituality and Authentic Discipleship" was the only added new study topic to the 1910's original ones. With the radical shift in global Christianity in recent decades, how then would the "new" churches in the South...
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This book argues for the primacy of spirituality in the practice of mission. Since God is the primary agent of mission and God works through the power of the Holy Spirit, it is through openness to the Spirit that mission finds its true character and has its authentic impact.
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Once considered a "Cinderella" in church growth and mission in the post-Edinburgh Conference era, the Korean church is given its due in this book. As a guide to Korean Christianity, it contains more than thirty chapters, written by historians, missiologists, sociologists, mission practitioners, pastors, and church leaders. This volume assesses the legacy and place of Korean Christianity and its mission, provides insightful and self-critical accounts...
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The God Who Is Love created man male and female for love.
Human sexuality is a gift of Creation. The image of our God who is love is borne by "man" as "male and female," with no hint of either sexʼs imaging the divine more fully than-or apart from-the other. Through this gift, we may love and be loved deeply, may enjoy a profound oneness in marriage, and, from loveʼs natural self-giving, may give life to children, the greatest ongoing fruit of such...
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This book explores the unique contribution of Pentecostal/Charismatic mission from the beginning of the twentieth century. The first part considers the theological basis of Pentecostal/Charismatic-mission thought and practice. Special attention is, paid to the Old Testament, which has been, regularly overlooked by the modern Pentecostal/Charismatic movements. The second part of the book discusses major mission topics with contributions and challenges...