How to Be a World Class Christian

by Paul Borthwick

A world-class Christian is one whose lifestyle and obedience are compatible with what God is doing and wants to be doing in the world. Sound impossible? "If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the challenges of our world, both near and far, Paul Borthwick has some good news for you. He’s reduced the enormous and complex needs of people next door or across the world into manageable chunks so that an individual, small group, Christian education class, or an entire church can get excited about personal involvement."
From the foreword by Robert A. Seiple – Former President, World Vision Yes, you can be a part of God’s global action – from your own neighborhood to the "ends of the earth." As you read and study you will
· What it means to be a world-class Christian
· How you can be a missionary no matter where you live
· Where to get information about worldwide needs and opportunities
· How God is calling you to action now While this book is intended for the reader’s personal enjoyment and profit, it is also designed for group study. A leader’s guide with reproducible response sheets is included inside this book.

Genres: Christian, Christianity, Christian Living, Nonfiction, Theology

Paperback

First published November 28, 1990

About the author

Paul Borthwick is senior consultant for Development Associates International and teaches global Christianity at Gordon College in Wenham, Massachusetts. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Massachusetts (Amherst), a Master's of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry in Cross-Cultural Studies, also from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. In addition to his numerous books, Paul’s articles on the topics of youth, missions, and discipleship have appeared in such Christian publications as Decision, REV, Leadership Journal, Evangelical Missions Quarterly and GROUP. He contributes often to Discipleship Journal. Through his speaking, writing and resource ministry, Borthwick works to mobilize others to participate in world missions. Borthwick is an active speaker and teacher, having taught courses at Gordon College, Africa International University (Nairobi), Alliance Theological Seminary (Manila) and Lanka Bible College (Sri Lanka), plus a guest faculty position at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Previously he served for more than twenty years on the staff of Grace Chapel in Lexington, Massachusetts, first as youth pastor and then as minister of missions. Borthwick is the author of Western Christians in Global Missions, How to Be a World-Class Christian, Six Dangerous Questions to Transform Your View of the World, A Mind for Missions, and other books and Bible studies. He and his wife Christie have been married since 1979 and they live in Lexington, Massachusetts, when not traveling internationally.

Reviews

[Dean Mundy · Rating 4 out of 5]

A convicting book. My version had the study notes in the back so I may read it again and work through the notes at the same time. For Christians who feel like they want to do more to reach the world but don't know where to start. Or for Christians who are simply interested in "missions" where ever that may be.

[Noelle Rogers · Rating 4 out of 5]

Convicting and very realistic to implement. Wide screen and microscope. Am starting this morning with focused prayer and looking for ways to serve.