Global Kingdom, Global People
Global Kingdom, Global People

Author: Melba Padilla Maggay

Publisher: Langham Global Library

Published: 2017-02-28

Total Pages: 153

ISBN-13: 1783681985

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In an age of unsurpassed globalization, Melba Maggay reminds us of the beauty of unique cultures no matter how small their imprint on the world may seem. Yet these cultures do not exist in isolation, but have a complex interrelation with one another, be they monoliths such as western capitalism or subsistence communities like El Nido on the island of Palawan, the home of the author’s ancestors. This rich global tapestry is a gift from God, yet not without imperfection, sin or hardship. It is these realities to which we must apply the gospel in our own lives and in missiology. This book gives a prophetic call to proclaim the good news and do justice in and towards every culture under the sun, while demystifying some of the major narratives that inform worldviews across the globe today. And it is the kingdom of God for every tribe, tongue, people and nation that brings true global unity.

Global Kingdom, Global People
Global Kingdom, Global People

Author: Melba Padilla Maggay

Publisher: Langham Publishing

Published: 2017-02-28

Total Pages: 153

ISBN-13: 1783681993

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In an age of unsurpassed globalization, Melba Maggay reminds us of the beauty of unique cultures no matter how small their imprint on the world may seem. Yet these cultures do not exist in isolation, but have a complex interrelation with one another, be they monoliths such as western capitalism or subsistence communities like El Nido on the island of Palawan, the home of the author’s ancestors. This rich global tapestry is a gift from God, yet not without imperfection, sin or hardship. It is these realities to which we must apply the gospel in our own lives and in missiology. This book gives a prophetic call to proclaim the good news and do justice in and towards every culture under the sun, while demystifying some of the major narratives that inform worldviews across the globe today. And it is the kingdom of God for every tribe, tongue, people and nation that brings true global unity.

360’ Global Kingdom Leadership
360’ Global Kingdom Leadership

Author: Ulf Spears DSL

Publisher: Xlibris Corporation

Published: 2020-07-30

Total Pages: 124

ISBN-13: 1984588052

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360’ Global Kingdom Leadership is a must read for every emerging entrepreneur, innovator, creative thinker and corporate culture shifter. This book is a training manual for global kingdom leaders who are in need of a diversity of skills in order to be effective on multiple plains of career and life. This book is divided into two parts: 1) global kingdom leadership principles are gleaned from ancient texts (using Dr. Vernon K. Robbins socio-rhetorical criticism as a tool to explore the texture of texts), 2) from marketplace themes and topics. Each section in this book is filled with key global strategies, concepts and practical application principles that are meant to shape, empower and catapult leaders from where they are to where they want to be. Finally, 360’ Global Kingdom Leadership is a fresh look at leadership and is a reference guide of enduring principles that will last from generation to generation.

Kingdom Without Borders
Kingdom Without Borders

Author: Miriam Adeney

Publisher: InterVarsity Press

Published: 2009-11-18

Total Pages: 296

ISBN-13: 083083849X

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The twenty-first century has opened with a rapidly changing map of Christianity. While its influence is waning in some of its traditional Western strongholds, it is growing at a phenomenal pace in the global South. Miriam Adeney has lived, traveled and ministered widely. In this book she pulls back the veil on real Christians around the world--their faith, their hardships, their triumphs and, yes, their failures--and shares the inspiring and challenging story of a kingdom that knows no borders.

Missio Dei in a Digital Age
Missio Dei in a Digital Age

Author: Jonas Kurlberg

Publisher: SCM Press

Published: 2020-12-30

Total Pages: 166

ISBN-13: 0334059135

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We are witnessing an unprecedented technological revolution. Every sphere of life from communications, work, economy, leisure, our homes, and health care is being digitised. These far-reaching changes demand careful consideration and discernment by churches participating in God’s redemptive work around the world. Digitalization of society is radically changing both the methods and conditions of missions. For the first time, this book explores the implications of digitality for Missio Dei in thought and practice. Bringing together theologians, missiologists, computer scientists and practitioners, the book considers a diverse range of topics from evangelism to pastoral care, cyber pilgrimages to biases in algorithms, public theology to homiletics and inculturation to contextualization. Chapters include: Worship, Community and Missio Dei in a Digital Age - Maggie Dawn Finding Jesus Online: Digital Evangelism and the Future of Christian Mission - Steve Hollinghurst 'Digital Inculturation - Katherine G. Schmidt Mission: An adventure of the (digital) imagination - Jonny Baker Interactive technologies, Missio Dei and grassroots activism - Erkki Sutinen Strategic and Pastoral Reflections on Digital Media and Contemporary Spirituality - John Drane Public Faith, Shame, and China’s Social Credit System - Alexander Chow

International Kingdom Connection, Inc. Powerhouse System Manual
International Kingdom Connection, Inc. Powerhouse System Manual

Author: Dr. Yvonne Baxter Bentley MBA

Publisher: Xlibris Corporation

Published: 2017-01-09

Total Pages: 93

ISBN-13: 1524572047

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This book is about how an apostolic pastor by the name of Billy Thompson and his wife Chief Prophetic Cynthia Thompson imparted to their mentee how to gather, establish, and build systems to support kingdom principles past the four walls of the church. In addition, it gives you a perspective of the proper order of the establishment of kingdom principles. Dr. Yvonne B. Bentley has used her name and the name International Kingdom Connection, Inc. to assist in the healing of nations by consulting families, friends, and churches to gather together to help each otherone neighbor, one family member at a time. This book is dedicated to establish good godly integrity in people who will establish schools, churches, and other programs to cultivate healthy neighborhoods. For more information, go to www.wwicww.com.

Salt, Light, and a City, Second Edition
Salt, Light, and a City, Second Edition

Author: Graham Joseph Hill

Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers

Published: 2020-07-24

Total Pages: 368

ISBN-13: 1532603258

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Jesus is calling his church to be a multiethnic and missional people who listen and learn from the many voices of world Christianity. Graham Joseph Hill issues a moving call for churches to be missional by being conformed to the image of Jesus Christ. Hill does this by exploring the thinking of twenty-five Asian, African, Latin American, Indigenous, African American, diaspora, Caribbean, Oceanian, Eastern European, and Middle Eastern pastors and theologians. These are as diverse as Melba Padilla Maggay, Emmanuel Katongole, Lamin Sanneh, Oscar Muriu, Ruth Padilla DeBorst, Pope Francis, Richard Twiss, Lisa Sharon Harper, Willie James Jennings, Ada María Isasi-Díaz, Soong-Chan Rah, and Mitri Raheb. These voices show us the future of missional churches in world Christianity. When churches are conformed to Christ they make disciples, heal a broken world, and witness to Jesus and his gospel. Jesus forms us in his image and moves us to be a people of shalom, humility, character, justice, peace, wisdom, prayer, beauty, and witness. The church has had a Reformation but now it needs a Conformation. Hill explores biblical themes and the voices of world Christianity to show that a missional church is conformed to the image of the incarnate, crucified, resurrected, and glorified Christ. Conformity to Christ is the heart of missional ecclesiology and discipleship.

Theologies and Practices of Inclusion
Theologies and Practices of Inclusion

Author: Nina Kurlberg

Publisher: SCM Press

Published: 2021-10-13

Total Pages: 237

ISBN-13: 0334060591

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Inclusion has recently become a high priority issue within the development sector, brought to the fore by the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development's commitment to leave no one behind. Practices within the remit of inclusion often focus on increasing access and meaningful participation, with emphasis placed on bringing those at the margins to the centre. This book challenges such centre-focused practices from a global perspective, based on research conducted within the Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation Tearfund and beyond. Offering inspiration for practitioners within the sector and faith-based organisations in particular, as well as an academic contribution to the fields of international development studies and theology, the book aims to bridge theology and practice in an accessible way. Consisting of 13 chapters and case studies, the book draws on the wisdom of a diverse team of contributors at the forefront of international development, working in a variety of contexts. These include South Africa, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Kenya, Rwanda, Ecuador, Panama, Bolivia, the Philippines, Iraq, Egypt and the UK. Highlighting ‘journey’, ‘change’ and ‘belonging’ as three key aspects of inclusion, the book explores the outworking of theologies of inclusion within organisational practice. With a foreword by Ruth Valerio, and an afterword by Catriona Dejean.

Faith seeking understanding
Faith seeking understanding

Author: Nico Vorster

Publisher: AOSIS

Published: 2023-03-01

Total Pages: 194

ISBN-13: 1776342291

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How did it all begin? How do we even start to engage the differences between creation narratives in the Christian Bible and modern scientific theory? The authors of this book explore hermeneutic approaches and developments in biblical studies to set the scene for a religious approach. This approach is open to the possibility that a literalist approach to Scripture is, in fact, the most unjustifiable reading of the Bible. This may profoundly affect how we view God, the cosmos, and even ourselves. To be able to read the Bible from the perspective of an open present and future paves the way for suppressed uncertainties to be liberated. This paves the way for humankind to freely question all things without being enslaved by imposed religious dogma. This is not to say that religion has served its purpose, but it is far from it. With the rise of technological advancements come other social and anthropological problems, not to mention the challenge we face on a global scale with climate change, et cetera. Just as we dare to peek over the edge of a future without religion, the authors bring us back to the fundamental teachings of faith traditions, Christianity in particular. They remind us that the solutions to these challenges are to be found in us becoming ‘better humans’. Becoming ‘better humans’ brings us back into the arena of faith traditions. When technology may lead to social disconnection and narcissism, religion calls for love of self and neighbour. Where greed-inspired advancements threaten the future of our planet, religion teaches us to be in relationship with our environment and to be custodians of it.