Product Description

This book fills the need for a single-volume introduction to the concept of Christian mission and the complex theological and practical issues revolving around it. Part one addresses foundational and methodological questions; part two presents the seven major missiological themes (evangelism, gospel and culture, justice, religious pluralism, violence and peacemaking, ecology, ecumenism); and part three addresses the nature of the relationship between the organized church and the missio dei (mission of God).

Although Christologically grounded, it works from within a Trinitarian understanding of the missio dei and recognizes the mutuality of the local/global dynamics of Christian mission. Discussions of evangelism and social justice issues, as well as questions of religious pluralism, environmental issues, war and peace issues are included. Each chapter ends with study questions, making the text useful in congregational study group settings and in the classroom.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #691144 in Books
• Published on: 2000-01-05
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 310 pages

About the Author
J. Andrew Kirk is Dean and Head of the School of Mission and World Christianity at Selly Oaks Colleges. He is the author of The Mission of Theology and Theology as Mission (1997), among others.

Customer Reviews

Outstanding Survey of Holistic Christian Mission
Professor Kirk's "What is Mission?" is likely the best short overview of the purpose and methods of Twenty-first Century missiology. He presents an holistic and biblical basis for our participation in the missio Dei, with the clear clarion call for the universal Church to "be witnesses" in all the world, with the whole Gospel. This is the book for anyone seeking a firm grounding in contemporary missiology.

Very liberal view of Mission
The book gives a sound overview of a liberal perspective of Mission. It is a good read, but unfortunately it is limited because it does not bring in the conservative view of a primary focus of Mission on the sharing of the Good News and the current and future salvation offered to all those who accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. If you are liberal in your view of Mission, this book is for you.