Endorsements: ""Time will show whether the term (glocal) will establish itself as more than a clever play of words. The following pages indicate that it may well deserve to be adopted as a meaningful ecclesiological concept. In fact, it might have been coined already on the basis of New Testament ecclesiology itself without the midwifery of today's globalization . . . The New Testament church is . . . universal and local at the same time. The universal, one and holy apostolic church appears in local manifestations. Missiologically speaking . . . the church can take courage as she faces the increasing impact of globalization on local communities today. Being from her very birth both universal and concrete the church is geared for the challenging simultaneity of the global and the local. Our question to ask is how her dual nature may best be expressed to enhance her continuous witness to Christ--locally and globally."" From the Foreword by Professor Emeritus Jan-Martin Berentsen ""This book provides thought-provoking and inspiring reading for all concerned with mission in the 21st century. I have been challenged by its contributions to rethink our Gospel ministries in our new local contexts marked by globalization, migration and with Muslims as our neighbors. With its biblical foundation, its missiological reflection and interaction with contemporary society I warmly recommend this volume for study and pray that it will renew our passion for the Gospel and compassion for people."" Rt. Rev. Ole Chr M Kvarme, Bishop of Oslo About the Contributor(s): Tormod Engelsviken is Professor at the MF Norwegian School of Theology and Editor of Norwegian Journal of Missiology. Erling Lundeby is Associate Professor at Fjellhaug International University College and has served in Kenya with the Norwegian Lutheran Mission and Evangelical Lutheran Church in Kenya. Dagfinn Solheim is Associate Professor at Fjellhaug International University College and has published The Missionary Movement within the Lutheran Church.

The New Testament church is universal and local at the same time. The universal, one and holy apostolic church appears in local manifestations. Missiologically speaking the church can take courage as she faces the increasing impact of globalisation on local communities today. Being universal and concrete, the church is geared for the simultaneous challenges of the glocal and local.

The New Testament church is universal and local at the same time. The one, holy, universal, and apostolic church appears in local manifestations. Missiologically speaking, the church can take courage as it faces the increasing impact of globalization on local communities today. Being both universal and concrete, the church is geared for the simultaneous challenges of the global and local--the glocal.

The ways to be effective in global missions have changed. The authors believe that content and values must undergird the North American local church's approach to global mission. It is not enough to "do something." It is in fact possible to do all of the right things in all of the wrong ways, with negative results. It is also possible that mission "over there" can have as much -- or more -- on the church at home. This book discusses common principles and practices that inform and energize local churches as they enter the global ministry arena. This book will assist church leadership as they look for resources to help them balance the agenda of short-term versus long-term mission, fund-raising, and the tension between evangelism and compassionate social ministry.

"Explores the gifts and challenges of grassroots mission initiative in a world of difference. In this stimulating new work, congregations and church leaders at every level can gain the theological and practical background to build mission relationships marked by companionship, reconciliation, and mutuality.

Dr Fohle Lygunda li-M provides a thorough analysis of missiological teaching in theological institutions in Africa, with special reference to ten Christian universities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. His detailed examination of current teaching of mission theory and practice builds a solid foundation for the articulation of a new paradigm of missiological education. In this book, Dr Lygunda presents the case for a transformed approach to raising up seminarians who are equipped to lead indigenous missional churches that will fulfil the Great Commission in their own communities and beyond their national borders.

White narmativity as a way of being in the world has been parasitically joined to Christianity, and this is the ground of many of our problems today. Written by a world-class roster of scholars, this volume develops language to describe the current realities of race and racism, challenging evangelical Christianity to think more critically and constructively about race, ethnicity, migration, and mission in relation to white supremacy.

Veteran mission professionals Steve Hoke and Bill Taylor offer a practical guide for preparing for intercultural missions. They provide resources for personal spiritual preparation as well as crosscultural skills and hands-on missionary training.

Positioned to captivate your attention and satisfy your thirst for knowledge about African American heritage, this book will explore and discover the divine significance of the African American cultural experience, By redefining our identity based on a biblical world and life view, we can take our rightful place of leadership as ambassadors of God's grace, spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the continent of African and to the nations across the globe.