In this volume, leading missionary scholars A Scott Moreau, Gary R Corwin, and Gary B McGee introduce missions in the contemporary world. The authors first survey the biblical, theological, and historical foundations for missions. They then consider the personal and practical issues involved in becoming a missionary, the process of getting to the mission field, and the contemporary challenges a mission worker must face. Numerous maps and charts throughout the text that provide further details on particular subjects and raise questions for discussion, and each chapter closes with a case study that brings important issues into focus. This new edition has been thoroughly updated and revised.

Introducing World Missions provides a broad overview of world missions. The book is divided into five major sections. The first two provide the biblical and theological basis for missions as well as a historical survey. The following three sections consider the practical issues and contemporary challenges involved in mission work.

The Encountering Mission Series is designed to introduce a new generation of students to missions. Authored by leading evangelical scholars, these volumes explore the issues, developments, trends, context, and changes in world missions in the twenty-first century.

Experts in various branches of social science address the reader, explaining the scope and limitations of their discipline in the science of missiology. Find the balance between those who discount the value of the sciences for missions and those who use them without discernment.

This far reaching collection includes many of the premiere resources available for biblical study, theology, ministry, history, and more. These resources from Baker Publishing Group feature stand alone volumes as well as dedicated series, with contributions from leading scholars such as Douglas Moo, D.A. Carson, Darrell Bock, Peter Leithart, Thomas Schreiner, and many more. With these resources from trusted guides you will discover new and challenging insights as you dig even deeper in your studies.

This collection of presentations from the 1999 IFMA/EFMA/EMS Triennial Conference explores the incredibly ambitious purpose and challenging task of Working Together with God to Shape the New Millennium. Topics include Biblical Foundations for the New Millennium, Working Together Strategically, and Leadership Needed for the New Millennium.