Books
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Ethnic Diversity and Reconciliation
ISBN: 9781839736506
£12.99
Ethnic Diversity and Reconciliation explores the implications of the church’s radical call to inclusive community in the context of Myanmar’s long history of ethnic conflict. Dr. Arend van Dorp outlines the theological foundations for understanding the church’s mandate as a diverse and unified missional body, while also engaging the very real challenges posed to this mandate by the cultural,...
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Faith That Indigenizes
ISBN: 9781839735875
£13.99
In this important work, Dr. Vargas explores the interplay between Neo-Pentecostalism and Aimaran indigenous identity in La Paz, Bolivia, identifying how the integration of the two has led to social, political, and economic transformation. This study offers insight into the growing impact of the Neo-Pentecostal movement, both in Latin America and beyond, as well as the significant role of...
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Voices from the Margins
ISBN: 9781839735349
£14.99
It is becoming ever more urgent to make space for voices offering alternative frameworks for understanding the nature of existence, spirituality, and what it means to be human. This book draws together contributors from diverse tribal and denominational backgrounds to reflect on the future of Christianity in Northeast India, a region rich in ancient myths, oral traditions, and a vibrant...
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Unless a Grain of Wheat
ISBN: 9781839732713
£17.99
For six decades, North American Mennonites have walked alongside African Independent Churches (AICs) as they have navigated their faith journey between the ancient traditions of the ancestors and the newer claims of Christ upon their lives. This volume contains the reflections of over fifty AIC and Mennonite colleagues concerning the significance and impact of this long-standing partnership....
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Liderança Cristã Africana
ISBN: 9781839734397
£18.99
Desejas ter melhor entendimento dos desafios e situações que os Cristãos Africanos infrentam enquanto procuram viver a fé nos seus contextos culturais? Este exclusivo livro, produto de muitos anos de estudo e pesquisa, patrocinado pela Tyndale House Foundation, proporciona entendimentos sobre todas estas questões e muito mais. Com uma pesquisa que alcançou a participação de mais de 8.000...
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From Theology of Transparency to Theology of Coexistence
ISBN: 9781839732225
£15.99
The Egyptian church has long existed as a minority within a nation dominated by the political, religious, and cultural power of Islam. In this book, Andrea Zaki Stephanous explores the complex relationship that exists between the church and the Egyptian state, tracing the impact of recent political, theological, and societal developments on Christian engagement with broader Egyptian society.
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Integrity in Nigerian Politics
ISBN: 9781839730573
£14.99
Secular humanism has taken the world by storm – including the realm of African politics. Rooted specifically in Nigeria’s political history, and the social, religious, and economic challenges it has faced, this study explores the role of integrity in practical politics and the implications of its neglect. Dr Aghawenu demonstrates that it is ineffective, impractical, and ultimately dangerous to...
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Leadership Training in the Hands of the Church
ISBN: 9781839730634
£16.99
The church is a contextualized reality, and if it is to flourish, its leaders must be raised up to serve their own communities. Yet our very techniques for teaching and learning are culturally defined. If the church is to be effective in developing the leaders it needs, our approach to training must be informed by its local context. Joseph Nehemiah combines sound pedagogical research with rich...
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Authentic Forgiveness
ISBN: 9781783687732
£12.99
Authentic, biblically based forgiveness is a gift that God offers to humanity so that hurt can be healed, the cycle of retaliation broken, a painful past soothed, and estranged relationships reconciled and restored. Dr John Tran explains how forgiveness in both Western and Chinese cultures differs from the practice outlined in God’s word. Combining biblical and theological understanding with...
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Let the Church Meet in Your House!
ISBN: 9781783687206
£16.99
As Christians, we yearn to see our communities saturated with the good news of Jesus Christ, but there are countless obstacles to overcome as we seek to fulfil this vision. In this book, Emerson Manaloto offers the model of New Testament-based house churches as the vehicle for gospel ministry in communities around the world with specific applications for the Filipino context.
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God Is One
ISBN: 9781783685769
£19.99
Dr Kuhn explores the teachings of two Arab Christian theologians from the Abbasid Era (750–1250), ʿAbd Allāh Ibn al-Ṭayyib and Iliyyā of Nisibis, and how they defended the Christian view of God as three-in-one in the Muslim milieu and in reference to the Islamic concept of tawḥīd, that God is indivisibly one. The intellectual contribution of these two Christian thinkers in the Muslim Golden...
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Japanese Understanding of Salvation
ISBN: 9781783683703
£37.99
The dominating worldview in Japan is deeply animistic. Beliefs such as the Japanese mana-concept, ki (気) and the concept of God/god(s), kami (神), are pervasive among Japanese, fundamentally influencing their society. Dr Heißwolf, critically examines the animism in Japan in light of core Christian beliefs.This meticulous study is framed squarely within missiological thought and praxis so...
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Grieving with Hope
ISBN: 9781783683772
£14.99
In this well-researched work, Dr Albín Masarik explores various features of funeral sermons arising from their unique context and homiletic process. Addressing the definition of a funeral sermon, their categorisation, purpose and context, this book brings clarity to inform the exercise of preaching a funeral sermon and help pastors and theologians grapple with how to best shepherd their flock...
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Unashamed Servant-Leadership
ISBN: 9781783683666
£14.99
Dr Rajagopal’s rigorous examination of the Asian social, cultural and theological context in relation to women in Christian leadership builds a strong platform for their stories from across Asia to resound off the pages of this book. This thorough study not only illuminates the Asian context but is eminently transferable to other parts of the Majority World and the West in pursuit of releasing...
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African Voices
ISBN: 9781783683031
£19.99
This publication explores the significant presence of African Christianity in Britain. It is a unique expression of theology from African Christians, contextualizing the gospel for a multicultural British society. Under three key areas of missiology, contextual constructive theology and transformative practical theology the contributors interact with topics such as reverse missiology, African...
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The Story of the Church in South Africa
ISBN: 9781783682485
£17.99
Roy provides comprehensive, succinct historical analysis with sympathy and honesty. He does not shy away from failures and sins of the participants in this story of South Africa. This book is a testimony of divine love and patience in the midst of human folly and frailty as well as successes and faithful service to God.
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Partnership Theology in Creative Access Regions
ISBN: 9781783681082
£16.99
Partnerships in mission are grounded in relationships, relationships that flow from the Trinity and are manifested in the purpose of God, the body of Christ, the gifts of the Spirit, and the church. Through this book the body of Christ will be encouraged to strengthen cooperation and collaboration in the accomplishment of the Great Commission, and achieve far more in partnership than could be...
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Taking Up the Mantle
ISBN: 9781783682065
£16.99
Salinas helps the reader understand the development of Latin American evangelical theological thought over the past hundred years. Salinas challenges new generations to pick up the task of contextually living out the biblical message, learning from the example of the godly men and women that came before them. From the Panama Congress of 1916 to the end of the millennium, this book introduces...
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Theological Models of the Doctrine of the Trinity
ISBN: 9781783689064
£13.99
Dr Kombo brings a unique and valuable contribution to understanding the Trinity and how God can be understood within the context of any culture and language. He recognises and brings into focus God’s self-presentation in Scripture. Kombo interacts with how various traditions viewed God and their interpretation of the Trinity including a distinctly African view of God from the Luo language...
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Reincarnation, Oblivion or Heaven?
ISBN: 9781783681075
£23.99
In this study, Dr Bobby Bose not only develops a solid biblical theology of death, he also reviews the teachings of contemporary and historical Christian theologians around the world, and examines the “state-after-death” beliefs of Hindus, Muslims and Secular Humanists.
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Mission Drift?
ISBN: 9781783680955
£12.99
The author analyses several aspects that can cause “mission drift” and highlights some of the practical challenges related to combining social action and the proclamation of the gospel to avoid this with respect to the objectives of Christian integral mission. The viability of this new mission concept is tested with special reference to specific microfinance operations as a platform for social...
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Imaginative Preaching
ISBN: 9781783688999
£14.99
This book explores what is possible when the Scripture to be preached is prayed through the agency of two ancient prayer disciplines: lectio divina and Ignatian Gospel Contemplation. Through the experiences of eight vocational pastor-preachers this study tracks the difficulties, discoveries and delights as they commit to utilizing these prayer disciplines as part of their regular sermon...
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Mission without Conquest
ISBN: 9781783689163
£18.99
Almost sixty years ago, the Mennonite missionary team working in the Argentine Chaco decided to look for ways to be effective in their ministry while being faithful to Jesus’ lifestyle and teaching. They found an alternative missionary style of walking alongside those they worked with, giving priority to the integrity of the local people. This is a historical narrative of how the Toba Qom...
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Reading Romans at Ground Level
ISBN: 9781783689200
£12.99
Many pastors in the provincial towns and rural villages of Malawi struggle to find practical relevance in the letter to the Romans. This book uses field research to characterize pastoral ministry and shows that Malawian pastors mostly use individual verses from Paul’s letter within inductive needs-driven sermons or gospel calls for conversion. A three-horizon contextual approach is used to...
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Making Disciples in Africa
ISBN: 9781907713712
£16.99
With two-thirds of sub-Saharan Africa professing to be Christian it should be a concern to all Christians that the biblical worldview has had little impact on the shaping of contemporary African culture. In this book Jack Chalk analyses the belief systems of the worldviews that are based on Christianity and African Traditional Religion.
- Ethnic Diversity and ReconciliationISBN: 9781839736506£12.99
Ethnic Diversity and Reconciliation explores the implications of the church’s radical call to inclusive community in the context of Myanmar’s long history of ethnic conflict. Dr. Arend van Dorp outlines the theological foundations for understanding the church’s mandate as a diverse and unified missional body, while also engaging the very real challenges posed to this mandate by the cultural,...
- Faith That IndigenizesISBN: 9781839735875£13.99
In this important work, Dr. Vargas explores the interplay between Neo-Pentecostalism and Aimaran indigenous identity in La Paz, Bolivia, identifying how the integration of the two has led to social, political, and economic transformation. This study offers insight into the growing impact of the Neo-Pentecostal movement, both in Latin America and beyond, as well as the significant role of...
- Voices from the MarginsISBN: 9781839735349£14.99
It is becoming ever more urgent to make space for voices offering alternative frameworks for understanding the nature of existence, spirituality, and what it means to be human. This book draws together contributors from diverse tribal and denominational backgrounds to reflect on the future of Christianity in Northeast India, a region rich in ancient myths, oral traditions, and a vibrant...
- Unless a Grain of WheatISBN: 9781839732713£17.99
For six decades, North American Mennonites have walked alongside African Independent Churches (AICs) as they have navigated their faith journey between the ancient traditions of the ancestors and the newer claims of Christ upon their lives. This volume contains the reflections of over fifty AIC and Mennonite colleagues concerning the significance and impact of this long-standing partnership....
- Liderança Cristã AfricanaISBN: 9781839734397£18.99
Desejas ter melhor entendimento dos desafios e situações que os Cristãos Africanos infrentam enquanto procuram viver a fé nos seus contextos culturais? Este exclusivo livro, produto de muitos anos de estudo e pesquisa, patrocinado pela Tyndale House Foundation, proporciona entendimentos sobre todas estas questões e muito mais. Com uma pesquisa que alcançou a participação de mais de 8.000...
- From Theology of Transparency to Theology of CoexistenceISBN: 9781839732225£15.99
The Egyptian church has long existed as a minority within a nation dominated by the political, religious, and cultural power of Islam. In this book, Andrea Zaki Stephanous explores the complex relationship that exists between the church and the Egyptian state, tracing the impact of recent political, theological, and societal developments on Christian engagement with broader Egyptian society.
- Integrity in Nigerian PoliticsISBN: 9781839730573£14.99
Secular humanism has taken the world by storm – including the realm of African politics. Rooted specifically in Nigeria’s political history, and the social, religious, and economic challenges it has faced, this study explores the role of integrity in practical politics and the implications of its neglect. Dr Aghawenu demonstrates that it is ineffective, impractical, and ultimately dangerous to...
- Leadership Training in the Hands of the ChurchISBN: 9781839730634£16.99
The church is a contextualized reality, and if it is to flourish, its leaders must be raised up to serve their own communities. Yet our very techniques for teaching and learning are culturally defined. If the church is to be effective in developing the leaders it needs, our approach to training must be informed by its local context. Joseph Nehemiah combines sound pedagogical research with rich...
- Authentic ForgivenessISBN: 9781783687732£12.99
Authentic, biblically based forgiveness is a gift that God offers to humanity so that hurt can be healed, the cycle of retaliation broken, a painful past soothed, and estranged relationships reconciled and restored. Dr John Tran explains how forgiveness in both Western and Chinese cultures differs from the practice outlined in God’s word. Combining biblical and theological understanding with...
- Let the Church Meet in Your House!ISBN: 9781783687206£16.99
As Christians, we yearn to see our communities saturated with the good news of Jesus Christ, but there are countless obstacles to overcome as we seek to fulfil this vision. In this book, Emerson Manaloto offers the model of New Testament-based house churches as the vehicle for gospel ministry in communities around the world with specific applications for the Filipino context.
- God Is OneISBN: 9781783685769£19.99
Dr Kuhn explores the teachings of two Arab Christian theologians from the Abbasid Era (750–1250), ʿAbd Allāh Ibn al-Ṭayyib and Iliyyā of Nisibis, and how they defended the Christian view of God as three-in-one in the Muslim milieu and in reference to the Islamic concept of tawḥīd, that God is indivisibly one. The intellectual contribution of these two Christian thinkers in the Muslim Golden...
- Japanese Understanding of SalvationISBN: 9781783683703£37.99
The dominating worldview in Japan is deeply animistic. Beliefs such as the Japanese mana-concept, ki (気) and the concept of God/god(s), kami (神), are pervasive among Japanese, fundamentally influencing their society. Dr Heißwolf, critically examines the animism in Japan in light of core Christian beliefs.This meticulous study is framed squarely within missiological thought and praxis so...
- Grieving with HopeISBN: 9781783683772£14.99
In this well-researched work, Dr Albín Masarik explores various features of funeral sermons arising from their unique context and homiletic process. Addressing the definition of a funeral sermon, their categorisation, purpose and context, this book brings clarity to inform the exercise of preaching a funeral sermon and help pastors and theologians grapple with how to best shepherd their flock...
- Unashamed Servant-LeadershipISBN: 9781783683666£14.99
Dr Rajagopal’s rigorous examination of the Asian social, cultural and theological context in relation to women in Christian leadership builds a strong platform for their stories from across Asia to resound off the pages of this book. This thorough study not only illuminates the Asian context but is eminently transferable to other parts of the Majority World and the West in pursuit of releasing...
- African VoicesISBN: 9781783683031£19.99
This publication explores the significant presence of African Christianity in Britain. It is a unique expression of theology from African Christians, contextualizing the gospel for a multicultural British society. Under three key areas of missiology, contextual constructive theology and transformative practical theology the contributors interact with topics such as reverse missiology, African...
- The Story of the Church in South AfricaISBN: 9781783682485£17.99
Roy provides comprehensive, succinct historical analysis with sympathy and honesty. He does not shy away from failures and sins of the participants in this story of South Africa. This book is a testimony of divine love and patience in the midst of human folly and frailty as well as successes and faithful service to God.
- Partnership Theology in Creative Access RegionsISBN: 9781783681082£16.99
Partnerships in mission are grounded in relationships, relationships that flow from the Trinity and are manifested in the purpose of God, the body of Christ, the gifts of the Spirit, and the church. Through this book the body of Christ will be encouraged to strengthen cooperation and collaboration in the accomplishment of the Great Commission, and achieve far more in partnership than could be...
- Taking Up the MantleISBN: 9781783682065£16.99
Salinas helps the reader understand the development of Latin American evangelical theological thought over the past hundred years. Salinas challenges new generations to pick up the task of contextually living out the biblical message, learning from the example of the godly men and women that came before them. From the Panama Congress of 1916 to the end of the millennium, this book introduces...
- Theological Models of the Doctrine of the TrinityISBN: 9781783689064£13.99
Dr Kombo brings a unique and valuable contribution to understanding the Trinity and how God can be understood within the context of any culture and language. He recognises and brings into focus God’s self-presentation in Scripture. Kombo interacts with how various traditions viewed God and their interpretation of the Trinity including a distinctly African view of God from the Luo language...
- Reincarnation, Oblivion or Heaven?ISBN: 9781783681075£23.99
In this study, Dr Bobby Bose not only develops a solid biblical theology of death, he also reviews the teachings of contemporary and historical Christian theologians around the world, and examines the “state-after-death” beliefs of Hindus, Muslims and Secular Humanists.
- Mission Drift?ISBN: 9781783680955£12.99
The author analyses several aspects that can cause “mission drift” and highlights some of the practical challenges related to combining social action and the proclamation of the gospel to avoid this with respect to the objectives of Christian integral mission. The viability of this new mission concept is tested with special reference to specific microfinance operations as a platform for social...
- Imaginative PreachingISBN: 9781783688999£14.99
This book explores what is possible when the Scripture to be preached is prayed through the agency of two ancient prayer disciplines: lectio divina and Ignatian Gospel Contemplation. Through the experiences of eight vocational pastor-preachers this study tracks the difficulties, discoveries and delights as they commit to utilizing these prayer disciplines as part of their regular sermon...
- Mission without ConquestISBN: 9781783689163£18.99
Almost sixty years ago, the Mennonite missionary team working in the Argentine Chaco decided to look for ways to be effective in their ministry while being faithful to Jesus’ lifestyle and teaching. They found an alternative missionary style of walking alongside those they worked with, giving priority to the integrity of the local people. This is a historical narrative of how the Toba Qom...
- Reading Romans at Ground LevelISBN: 9781783689200£12.99
Many pastors in the provincial towns and rural villages of Malawi struggle to find practical relevance in the letter to the Romans. This book uses field research to characterize pastoral ministry and shows that Malawian pastors mostly use individual verses from Paul’s letter within inductive needs-driven sermons or gospel calls for conversion. A three-horizon contextual approach is used to...
- Making Disciples in AfricaISBN: 9781907713712£16.99
With two-thirds of sub-Saharan Africa professing to be Christian it should be a concern to all Christians that the biblical worldview has had little impact on the shaping of contemporary African culture. In this book Jack Chalk analyses the belief systems of the worldviews that are based on Christianity and African Traditional Religion.