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The New Evangelism and Other Papers (Hardcover): Henry Drummond The New Evangelism and Other Papers (Hardcover)
Henry Drummond
R515 Discovery Miles 5 150 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Complete Surrender: Biography of Eric Liddell - Complete Surrender, Biography of Eric Liddell (Paperback): Julian Wilson Complete Surrender: Biography of Eric Liddell - Complete Surrender, Biography of Eric Liddell (Paperback)
Julian Wilson
R444 R326 Discovery Miles 3 260 Save R118 (27%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Eric Liddell, the Scottish 400m Olympic champion from the 1924 Olympic Games in Paris was immortalized in the Oscar-winning film Chariots of Fire. His refusal to race on a Sunday is now legendary. His story, however, goes far beyond the restrictions of a 2-hour movie. This vivid biography recounts the highs and lows of Liddell's athletics career, and uncovers his life after the Olympics as a missionary, and internment camp prisoner, in war-torn China. Drawing upon interviews with Liddell's surviving family and friends, Julian Wilson brings Eric to life through fascinating anecdotes, reminiscences, extracts from his letters and rare photographs. Discover the secret behind Eric Liddell's enduring legacy - the complete surrender of his life to God.

An Unpredictable Gospel - American Evangelicals and World Christianity, 1812-1920 (Hardcover, New): Jay Riley Case An Unpredictable Gospel - American Evangelicals and World Christianity, 1812-1920 (Hardcover, New)
Jay Riley Case
R2,033 Discovery Miles 20 330 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The astonishing growth of Christianity in the global South over the course of the twentieth century has sparked an equally rapid growth in studies of ''World Christianity, '' which have dismantled the notion that Christianity is a Western religion. What, then, are we to make of the waves of Western missionaries who have, for centuries, been evangelizing in the global South? Were they merely, as many have argued, agents of imperialism out to impose Western values? In An Unpredictable Gospel, Jay Case examines the efforts of American evangelical missionaries in light of this new scholarship. He argues that if they were agents of imperialism, they were poor ones. Western missionaries had a dismal record of converting non-Westerners to Christianity. The ministries that were most successful were those that empowered the local population and adapted to local cultures. In fact, influence often flowed the other way, with missionaries serving as conduits for ideas that shaped American evangelicalism. Case traces these currents and sheds new light on the relationship between Western and non-Western Christianities.

Christian Voluntarism in Britain and North America - A Bibliography and Critical Assessment (Hardcover, Annotated edition):... Christian Voluntarism in Britain and North America - A Bibliography and Critical Assessment (Hardcover, Annotated edition)
William H. Brackney
R2,471 Discovery Miles 24 710 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

A unique blending of historical analysis and bibliographic data, this volume examines the course of the voluntary association for religious purposes and analyzes the prominent primary and secondary literature in the field of voluntarism. In addition, hundreds of voluntary associations prior to 1900 in Britain, the United States, Canada, and elsewhere are listed. A reference tool for students and scholars in Western Christian thought and history, over 900 resources are classified by general, denominational, racial, and gender categories and are annotated. The first part of the volume examines the roots of voluntary thought in the Christian tradition and provides an overview of the evolution of voluntary Christian endeavor in Britain and North America. Of particular significance is the connection between churchly voluntary associations and the evangelical experience of the 19th century. Individual voluntary relationships and groups are an integral part of human socialization. This is the first bibliography and overview of individuals joining together under the banner of Christianity in order to satisfy this deep human need.

Christianity and Missions, 1450-1800 (Hardcover, New Ed): J.S. Cummins Christianity and Missions, 1450-1800 (Hardcover, New Ed)
J.S. Cummins
R6,758 Discovery Miles 67 580 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The theme of this volume is the transformation of European Christianity into a world-wide religion. The spirit of crusade against Islam was one impulse driving the early expansion; these essays show how new ideologies of mission were developed and how perceptions have continued to evolve, notably in the light of Vatican II. They reveal the differing attitudes and roles of missionaries in such radically different environments as America and China, and the equally varied ways in which this activity was received, with the many problems of accomodation and sycretism. Topics covered include the development of new institutions to control missionary activity, notably the Roman Propaganda Fidei, tensions around race and the role of women, and the stimulus given, for instance to linguistic studies, by the need to communicate. Finally, they examine the belated awakening of the Protestant churches to the need to compete with Rome in the evangelization of the world.

Hakka Chinese Confront Protestant Christianity, 1850-1900 - With the Autobiographies of Eight Hakka Christians, and Commentary... Hakka Chinese Confront Protestant Christianity, 1850-1900 - With the Autobiographies of Eight Hakka Christians, and Commentary (Paperback)
Jessie Gregory Lutz, Rolland Ray Lutz
R1,315 Discovery Miles 13 150 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The Basil Society's China mission, one of the ore successful Protestant missions in the nineteenth century, was distinguished by the fact that most of the initial proselytizing was conducted by Chinese converts in the interior rather than by Western missionaries in the treaty ports. Thus the first viable protestant communities were not only established by Chinese evangelists, they were established among an ethnic minority in south China, the Hakka people.

The autobiographies of eight pioneer Chinese missionaries featured in this book offer an unusual opportunity to view village life and customs in Guangdong during the mid-nineteenth century by providing details on Hakka death and burial rituals, ancestor veneration, lineages and lineage feuds, geomancy, the status of Hakka women, widespread economic hardship, and civil disorder.

The authors' commentary addresses the issue of conversion, which was fueled by individual desire for solace and salvation, the building of a support community amid social chaos and the possibility of social mobility through education. Despite an expanding role by Western missionaries, the Chinese origins, the rural interior locale, and the status of the Hakka as a disadvantaged minority contributed to successive generations of Christian families and to early progress toward an autonomous Hakka church.

Better Than Revival (Hardcover): Ken Chant Better Than Revival (Hardcover)
Ken Chant
R691 Discovery Miles 6 910 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Experiments in Love (Hardcover): Emily Ralph Servant Experiments in Love (Hardcover)
Emily Ralph Servant
R1,075 R909 Discovery Miles 9 090 Save R166 (15%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Stones Rolled Away and Other Addresses (Hardcover): Henry Drummond Stones Rolled Away and Other Addresses (Hardcover)
Henry Drummond
R476 Discovery Miles 4 760 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Bridges to Islam (Paperback): Parshall Bridges to Islam (Paperback)
Parshall
R721 R654 Discovery Miles 6 540 Save R67 (9%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In the acclaimed book Muslim Evangelism, Phil Parshall devotes one chapter to "bridges" which can assist in facilitating understanding between Islam and Christianity. In Bridges to Islam he expands that key chapter into a book. The most promising bridges can be found not in orthodox Islam, contends the author, but in "folk Islam," which is less well known in the West but which influences about 70 percent of the world's Muslims. "Popular Islam consists largely of people who desire to know God and to be accepted by him," writes the author. "They have a high view of one God who is . . . all-powerful and merciful." The mystical Sufis press for a more satisfying personal relationship with Allah. These teachings and aspirations, argues the author, have immense potential as bridges, which he has personally witnessed spending many years ministering among Muslims. This thorough and in depth study of ways to bridge folk Islam will be invaluable to missionaries, students, and those interested in reaching Muslims for Christ.

The Invisible Caring Hand - American Congregations and the Provision of Welfare (Hardcover): Ram Cnaan The Invisible Caring Hand - American Congregations and the Provision of Welfare (Hardcover)
Ram Cnaan; Foreword by John Diiulio
R3,122 Discovery Miles 31 220 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

"Cnaan has reported an elegant story about religious congregations and their role in providing social welfare assistance. The book is emperically rich, narratively enhanced, and theoretically thick. It not only documents the role of congregations but also identifies their limitations as social welfare providers. The book is informative and catalyzes reflection on the issues. It is grounded in a large, national, multimethod research project spanning the United States, with a limited focus in Canada. The weaving together of these data is impressive. I particularly appreciate the use of case studies to explicate the array of congregational approaches to caring. For aficionados of case study method, of which I am one, these materials are rich, dense, and artfully constructed. The survey data are also well presented. Together, these data provide a story that resembles an artfully constructed mosaic."--"Non Profit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly"

""The Invisible Caring Hand" represents an excellent addition to studies focused in understanding the role of local churches in their community."
--"Sociology of Religion"

"This book provides some much needed insight into the way congregations function in the povision of social services."--"Journal of Religion and Spirituality in Social Work"

"An important and timely contribution to our understanding. . . . Policy makers and church leaders alike will benefit from Cnaan's groundbreaking investigation of the facts."
--" The Social Policy Journal"

"The first systematic and comprehensive social science description of social service contributions of diverse religious congregations. . . . Could not be more timely or useful toacademic and religious community audiences which now seek credible 'handles' for accessing and understanding this newly exposed but surprisingly extensive faith based contribution to human welfare in the United States."
--Edward Newman, Temple University

"Cnaan's newest book should be required reading for anyone interestedin American congregational life and faith-based social service provision in the wake of the welfare reform. It makes many valuable contributions and will be a sourcebook on congregational service provisions for some time to come."
--"Social Forces"

"A significant new study . . . Cnaan's book is an encouragement for churches, many of whom face resistance to their building or expansion plans from municipalities that don't acknowledge their value to the community."
--"Leadership Quarterly"

Popular calls to transform our current welfare system and supplant it with effective and inexpensive faith-based providers are gaining political support and engendering heated debate about the separation of church and state. Yet we lack concrete information from which to anticipate how such initiatives might actually work if adopted.

Despite the assumption that congregations can help many needy people in our society, it remains to be seen how extensive they wish their involvement to be, or if they have the necessary tools to become significant providers in the social service arena. Moreover, how will such practices, which will move faith-based organizations towards professionalization, ultimately affect the spirit of volunteerism now prevalent in America's religious institutions?

We lack sufficient knowledge about congregational life and its ability to play a keyrole in social service provision. The Invisible Caring Hand attempts to fill that void. Based on in-depth interviews with clergy and lay leaders in 251 congregations nationwide, it reveals the many ways in which congregations are already working, beneath the radar, to care for people in need. This ground-breaking volume will provide much-sought empirical data to social scientists, religious studies scholars, and those involved in the debates over the role of faith-based organizations in faith-based services, as well as to clergy and congregation members themselves.

Will Not Return Void (Hardcover): John Allen Dearing Will Not Return Void (Hardcover)
John Allen Dearing
R978 R833 Discovery Miles 8 330 Save R145 (15%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
All One in Christ Jesus (Paperback): David Coffey All One in Christ Jesus (Paperback)
David Coffey
R224 Discovery Miles 2 240 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

A church united in truth and mission could be much more fruitful in serving th Lord. Jesus prayed that all his disciples would be one... and yet we are a long way from that. It appears that divisions within the evangelical world are hardening, with many of us going to those conferences, listening to those speakers and reading those books and newspapers which will simply confirm us within our tribal divisions - and we are increasingly neglecting our God-given responsibility to seek for unity. David Coffey has worked across the tribes for many years, and in this book he calls on all evangelicals to be prepared to pull down their barriers and to reach out to each other, for the sake of reaching this needy nation with the gospel.

Worship, Mission, and the Church Year (Hardcover): Nicholas W Monsma Worship, Mission, and the Church Year (Hardcover)
Nicholas W Monsma
R1,019 R863 Discovery Miles 8 630 Save R156 (15%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
A Simple Outline of God`s Way of Salvation (Pack of 25) (Paperback): Spck A Simple Outline of God`s Way of Salvation (Pack of 25) (Paperback)
Spck
R92 R84 Discovery Miles 840 Save R8 (9%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

DO I NEED TO BE SAVED? God is holy. No sin will ever enter his presence, for "righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne" (Psalm 97:2). Humanity is sinful. "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God" (Romans 3:23). Sin separates all people from God. "Your iniquities have made a separation between you and your God, and your sins have hidden his face from you" (Isaiah 59:2). It is impossible for humans to save themselves. "By works of the law no human being will be justified in his sight" (Romans 3:20). CAN I BE SAVED? God sent his Son to be your Savior. "In this is love, not that we have loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins" (1 John 4:10). The living Savior invites sinners to receive him. "Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest" (Matthew 11:28). Forgiveness of sins and salvation can be yours today. "For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God" (1 Peter 3:18). HOW CAN I BE SAVED? Agree with God that you are a lost sinner unable to save yourself. "God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8). Believe that Jesus Christ died for your sins and ask him to be your Savior. "To all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God" (John 1:12). Confess the Lord Jesus Christ. "If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved" (Romans 10:9). "Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life. He does not come into judgment, but has passed from death to life" (John 5:24).

The Power of Awareness (Paperback): Neville Goddard The Power of Awareness (Paperback)
Neville Goddard
R298 Discovery Miles 2 980 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Receptor-Oriented Communication for Hui Muslims in China (Hardcover): Enoch Jinsik Kim Receptor-Oriented Communication for Hui Muslims in China (Hardcover)
Enoch Jinsik Kim; Foreword by Scott W. Sunquist
R1,570 R1,284 Discovery Miles 12 840 Save R286 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
A Journey to the Heart of Evangelism (Hardcover): Janice Keats A Journey to the Heart of Evangelism (Hardcover)
Janice Keats; Foreword by Jill Briscoe
R740 R645 Discovery Miles 6 450 Save R95 (13%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Evangelicalism and National Identity in Ulster, 1921-1998 (Hardcover, New): Patrick Mitchel Evangelicalism and National Identity in Ulster, 1921-1998 (Hardcover, New)
Patrick Mitchel
R6,300 Discovery Miles 63 000 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Evangelical Protestantism in Ulster is the most influential and historically significant sector of Christianity in Northern Ireland. It is often associated only with the controversial figure of Ian Paisley, but this book includes fresh analysis of a spectrum of Evangelical opinion. Covering the period from Partition in 1921 to the 1998 Good Friday Agreement, Patrick Mitchel explores why and how Evangelical Christians are deeply divided over politics, national identity, and the current Peace Process. The result is an original and significant study that provides an invaluable guide to understanding both the past and contemporary mindset of Ulster Protestantism.

Loving Our Neighbor - A Thoughtful Approach to Helping People in Poverty (Hardcover): Beth Lindsay Templeton Loving Our Neighbor - A Thoughtful Approach to Helping People in Poverty (Hardcover)
Beth Lindsay Templeton
R595 Discovery Miles 5 950 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Loving Our Neighbor provides practical advice for churches, businesses, civic organizations, school groups, and individuals who need seasoned guidance in making wise and compassionate decisions when approached for financial donations. Beth Templeton is a minister who clearly understands both the heart of the charitable organization and the need for focus and planning when it comes to helping those in need. She relies on twenty-five years of experience as a nonprofit executive at United Ministries to: -Provide an understanding of the Biblical call to help -Assist others in comprehending a life of poverty -Advise the different ways to aid those battling financial hardship -Illustrate how to organize a direct ministry for a church -Facilitate others in gaining a deeper understanding of the social and economic conditions that lead to poverty Templeton shares fresh insights, thought-provoking lessons, and timeless wisdom that exemplify an organized and compassionate process that includes various approaches designed to help others decide how, when, and whom to help in times of need. Loving Our Neighbor encourages building relationships with those who can benefit from assistance, ultimately enriching their lives in countless ways.

Practicing the Kingdom (Hardcover): Justin Bronson Barringer, Maria Russell Kenney Practicing the Kingdom (Hardcover)
Justin Bronson Barringer, Maria Russell Kenney; Foreword by David P. Gushee
R1,107 R936 Discovery Miles 9 360 Save R171 (15%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Missionaries and the Colonial State - Radicalism and Governance in Rwanda and Burundi, 1900-1972 (Hardcover): David Whitehouse Missionaries and the Colonial State - Radicalism and Governance in Rwanda and Burundi, 1900-1972 (Hardcover)
David Whitehouse
R4,399 Discovery Miles 43 990 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Catholic and Protestant missionaries followed their own, competing agendas rather than those of the colonial state. This volume unravels these agendas and challenges received wisdom on the histories of Rwanda and Burundi, as well as the colonial relationship between state and mission. The archives of the White Fathers Catholic missionary order in Rome and Paris are read alongside primary sources produced by the British Protestant Church Missionary Society to analyse their impact between 1900 and 1972 in Rwanda and Burundi. The colonial state was weaker than often assumed, and permeable by external radical influences. Denominational competition between Catholic and Protestant missionaries was a key motor of this radicalism. The colonial state in both kingdoms was a weak, reactive agent rather than a structuring form of power. This volume shows that missionaries were more committed and influential actors, but their inability to manage the mass demand for the education that they sought and delivered finally undermined the achievement of their aims. Missionaries and the Colonial State is a resource for historians of Christianity, Belgian Africa specialists, and scholars of colonialism.

John Hedley in North China and Inner Mongolia (1897-1912) (Hardcover): Brett B Bodemer John Hedley in North China and Inner Mongolia (1897-1912) (Hardcover)
Brett B Bodemer
R972 Discovery Miles 9 720 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Prayerwalking - Praying On Site with Insight (Hardcover): Steve Hawthorne Prayerwalking - Praying On Site with Insight (Hardcover)
Steve Hawthorne
R957 R819 Discovery Miles 8 190 Save R138 (14%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
God at Work in the World - Theology and Mission in the Global Church (Paperback): Lalsangkima Pachuau God at Work in the World - Theology and Mission in the Global Church (Paperback)
Lalsangkima Pachuau
R508 R458 Discovery Miles 4 580 Save R50 (10%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

A leading scholar offers an up-to-date articulation of the theological grounding of the missionary endeavor. Lalsangkima (Kima) Pachuau argues that theology of mission deals with God's work in and for the world, which is centered on salvation in Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit. Pachuau brings a global perspective to mission theology, explains how theology of mission is related to theology as a discipline, and recognizes recent critiques of "missions," offering a compelling response rooted in the very nature of God.

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