Discovering Missions

by Charles R. Gailey, Howard Culbertson

Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded to you. —Matthew 28:19-20 NIVThe study and practice of missiology is important to the Church today. Christ's commandment to go into all the world and tell others of God's love for them is central to every Christian's responsibility and purpose.Discovering Missions is a foundational textbook that examines the importance of missionary work overseas as well as within one's community. With perception and relevancy, it supplies understanding and awareness for important terms and practices related to mission work and strengthens one's calling to serve others and teach them about Christ. Objectives, sidebars, key-word lists, and discussion questions are included in each chapter to enrich the reader's study and comprehension.Discovering Missions offers capable, qualified teaching on the study of missions and is an valuable tool for seminaries and universities as well as pastors and laypeople seeking to increase their comprehension of missiology and its impact on the Church and the world today.

240 pages, Paperback

First published June 15, 2007

Reviews

[Tyler Collins · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Discovering Missions" is an EXCELLENT book on Missions. Gailey and Culbertson progress through the book providing a biblical and theological basis for missions, a brief history of missions, the current state of Christian missions, the vision we should have for missions, practical ways to do missions well, and what the future looks like for missions. Their words are convicting, practical, and calls us to find where God is calling us to participate in the Great Commission!

I would recommend to myself (and others) to re-read all or parts of this book before engaging in any cross-cultural work in the future, whether short term or long term.

[Jen Ellison · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's a great introduction to missions book. It introduces important terms, concepts, and issues in the field. It doesn't dive too deep into any of them (which is fine, because it's an introductory text book).

[Deb W · Rating 5 out of 5]

It took me a chapter or two to get into it but this is very instrumental in understanding missions, the call to mission work, the joys and sorrow and how we are all called to serve, e en if not on the mission field itself.
For me, it was life changing.

[Jeffrey Bush · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you're interested in missions, this is a very good book to read.

[Citrine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Incredible book for beginners . I don't think it's very detailed but it's chalk full of information for those who have never delved into the world of Christian Mission . It's an easy read and one of those wonderful books where you don't have to read every chapter , so it's a great reference tool .
And this is completely pointless , but I love the cover .

[Todd Brown · Rating 4 out of 5]

Does a good job of relating the concept of cross cultural missions to those whose mission keeps them within their own culture.

[Joseph]

Read for school