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A Practical Theology of Missions: Dispelling the Mystery, Recovering the Passion
What is the church's work of missions, and how should we carry it out? In this thorough study, Eric Wright roots missions solidly in the biblical text while giving modern, real-life examples of how missionary principles can be applied practically. He covers subjects such as missions and God's kingdom, the validity of mission boards, the role of providence, the necessary spiritual gifts, the multi-ethnic nature of ideal churches, how to avoid dependency, the priority of church planting versus humanitarian ministries, and short-term versus life-long missionary commitment. This book reverses the drift away from theology into pragmatics, without denying the importance of a dynamic methodology that responds to changing conditions. Regular snapshots of missionary life as it is being or has been played out in real situations ground the whole book in reality.
384 pages, Paperback
First published March 1, 2010
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About the author
Eric E. Wright
20 books30 followersEric E. Wright grew up in the west-end of Toronto, studied forestry at the University of Toronto then transferred to Columbia International University in South Carolina to receive training in overseas ministry. There he met and married Mary Helen, a nurse from SC.
Together they served in Pakistan for 16 years where Eric was the co-founder of the Open Theological Seminary, which now serves over 2000 students. While in Pakistan he wrote five self-teaching textbooks for this extension school.
Upon their return to Canada he pastored a church in Toronto for nine years until the passion to write became too strong to deny. From 1991 to the present he has written and published ten books.
Through a Country Window – Inspiring stories from out where the sky springs free, published in 2001, tells the story of Eric & Mary Helen’s move from the city to a country property. In a whimsical and often humorous style it draws readers into their story with a view to helping them celebrate country life.
The Lightning File, published in 2007, follows the story of a journalist who discovers a terrorist plot targeting US interests from Canada. In Captives of Minara, this journalist goes to Pakistan to write about an archaeological discovery but stumbles on a gang engaged in human trafficking and the smuggling of drugs, guns and antiquities. Both these suspense novels won best novel in the Word Guild contest in the year they were published.
Eric & Mary Helen have three married children and nine grandchildren. Eric is a member of the Writers’ Union of Canada and The Word Guild.
Together they served in Pakistan for 16 years where Eric was the co-founder of the Open Theological Seminary, which now serves over 2000 students. While in Pakistan he wrote five self-teaching textbooks for this extension school.
Upon their return to Canada he pastored a church in Toronto for nine years until the passion to write became too strong to deny. From 1991 to the present he has written and published ten books.
Through a Country Window – Inspiring stories from out where the sky springs free, published in 2001, tells the story of Eric & Mary Helen’s move from the city to a country property. In a whimsical and often humorous style it draws readers into their story with a view to helping them celebrate country life.
The Lightning File, published in 2007, follows the story of a journalist who discovers a terrorist plot targeting US interests from Canada. In Captives of Minara, this journalist goes to Pakistan to write about an archaeological discovery but stumbles on a gang engaged in human trafficking and the smuggling of drugs, guns and antiquities. Both these suspense novels won best novel in the Word Guild contest in the year they were published.
Eric & Mary Helen have three married children and nine grandchildren. Eric is a member of the Writers’ Union of Canada and The Word Guild.
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March 25, 2020
Comprehensive and easy to read book on missions.
Eric’s philosophy of missions is spot on. He argues that the goal of missions is to plant churches—that are self-supporting, self-governing and self-propagating, in every unreached area.
Eric’s philosophy of missions is spot on. He argues that the goal of missions is to plant churches—that are self-supporting, self-governing and self-propagating, in every unreached area.
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