Briefings (Various Titles) by Glenn Myers
WEC International
A news and prayer resource highlighting the work of the church in areas of Christian minority. Titles available: The Arab World; Children in Crisis; India; Poorest of the Poor : The West African Sahel; The Rim of Fire : South East Asia; The Silk Road : Iran, Turkey and Central Asia; China
God’s Great Ambition by Dan & Dave Davidson & George Verwer
Inspire : 2001
Facts, figures and quotes on world mission.
Personal Stories
Stories From Around the World edited by Keith Danby
Authentic : 2002
A collection of 50 stories celebrating God’s power around the world.
Don’t Let the Goats Eat the Loquat Trees by Thomas Hale
Zondervan : 1986
The adventures of a missionary surgeon in Nepal. A story of humour, pathos and love.
The Heavenly Man by Paul Hattaway
Monarch : 2002
The story of Brother Yun and the persecution of the Chinese Church.
Through Gates of Splendor by Elisabeth Elliott
Tyndale :1986
The story of Jim Elliott and his colleagues and their desire to bring the Gospel to the Auca Indians, in spite of the cost.
Nothing Else to Fear by David Ellis
Monarch : 2003
David Ellis and his family were missionaries in Indonesia, where they were frequently the target of anti-Western violence. In spite of the difficulties, they found that if they held fast to God there was nothing else to fear.
Challenge
The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren "What on earth am I here for?"
Out of the Comfort Zone by George Verwer
Authentic : 2001
A challenge for all 21st century Christians to be involved in the wider world.
Mission Now by Trev Gregory
Authentic : 2004
A challenge to allow our beliefs to affect our actions – across the street, across cultures and across international boundaries.
Biblical Basis for Mission
The Great Commission by Rose Dowsett
Monarch : 2002
A biblical and theological overview of the Great Commission and mission history since the time of Jesus.
The New Global Mission by Samuel Escobar
InterVarsity : 2003
Looking at the new reality of mission as being from ‘everywhere to everyone.’
Let the Nations be Glad by John Piper
Baker : 2003
Addresses the supremacy of God in world missions.
Postmission by Richard Tiplady
Authentic : 2002
The challenge of ‘doing’ world mission by a postmodern generation.
Transforming Mission : Paradigm Shifts in the Theology of Mission by David Bosch
Orbis : 1991
A theological study of the changing paradigms within mission.
Poverty / Justice Issues
Rich Thinking about the World’s Poor by Peter Meadows
Authentic : 2003
A look at the role of aid and development from a Christian perspective.
Remember Me, Rescue Me by Matt Roper
Authentic : 2003
A look at the problem of child prostitution in Brazil and a challenge for Christians to respond.
Justice, Mercy and Humility by Tim Chester
Paternoster Press : 2003
A look at the role of integral mission amongst the poor.
World Religions
So What’s the Difference? by Fritz Ridenour
Regal : 2001
A look at all the major religions of the world and how they compare with Christianity.
Who is my Neighbour? by Martin Goldsmith & Rosemary Harley
Authentic : 2002
Provides a Christian understanding of the races, cultures and religions on our doorstep.
Clash of Worlds by David Burnett
Monarch : 2002
An examination of the key world views and how a Christian world view compares and should inform our response.
A Christian’s Pocket Guide to Islam by Patrick Sookhedo
Christian Focus : 2003
A simple outline of the origins of Islam and key Muslim beliefs.
Focus on the FAMILY.
Go to the Focus on the Family Bookstore
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Every Man's Marriage
An Every Man's Guide to winning the heart of a woman
