Ambassadors of Reconciliation

Description

Reconciling Practice and Theology

What does reconciliation have to do with the work of missions? In today’s conflict-ridden world, the concept of reconciliation has gained traction, and Christian missions is being rethought. The whole world cries out for holistic transformation with eternal value, and God’s people are called to be his ambassadors. 

Ambassadors of Reconciliation lays the groundwork for exploring a new paradigm for missions. Divided into three parts, the book first establishes the theological foundations of reconciliation. The second part then shows how theory and practice go hand in hand. Finally, the third part uses case studies to highlight the importance of understanding brokenness, conflict, and culture for effective ministry in reconciliation. 

The contributors challenge readers to consider the church’s role in God's mission and how every Christian can become an envoy of his restoration work. They emphasize the spiritual dimension of reconciliation and offer practical guidance for effectively engaging in ministry. Whether you are a missionary, pastor, or someone interested in promoting restoration in the world, this book provides valuable insights and tools for your journey. 

Foreword

Dr. Tony Evans

Preface: Why Reconciliation?

Author Name

Part 1: Reconciliation Theology

Chapter 1: Reconciling All Things: Missional Competencies in a Broken World

Al Tizon

Chapter 2: Reconciliation: A Missionary Paradigm for the Twenty-First Century

Johannes Reimer

Chapter 3: Reconciliation: The Neglected Outcome of Kingdom Mission

Ken Baker

Chapter 4: So That the World Will Know: Reflections on an Evangelical Theology of Christian Others and the Missiological Priority of Christian Unity

Michael Hakmin Lee

Chapter 5: Toward a Theological Account of Christian Forgiveness in Intergenerational Communal Contexts

Kazusa Okaya

Part 2: Reconciliation Practices

Chapter 6: Reconciling Discipleship: Living as Ecclesia Wherever We Go

Manuel and Jeanette Böhm

Chapter 7: Worldview Questions in Mission Training and Praxis: The Unintended Consequences of Comfortable Oppositional Thinking

Annette R. Harrison

Chapter 8: Welcomed at God’s Table: Moving from Abstraction to Embodied Reconciliation through Hospitality

Aubry G. Smith

Chapter 9: Marked by Suffering: Discipleship, Sovereignty, and Suffering in the Gospel of Mark and in Mozambique

Alan Howell

Part 3: Reconciliation Case Studies

Chapter 10: Ethnicity, Reconciliation, and the Church in Myanmar

Arend A. C. Van Dorp

Chapter 11: Community-Based Reconciliation: A Case Study of the Sawi Peace Child Story

Dr. Yakubu Jakada

Chapter 12: Effective Discipleship for Reconciliation: Case of Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda

Kwizera Emmanuel

Chapter 13: An Invitation to the Table: Stories of Mission, Reconciliation, and Food

Andrea Chang and Nelson Chang

Chapter 14: The Missional Fruit of Reconciliation: The Impact of Armenian and Turkish Reconciliation over the Armenian Genocide

James Jacob Pursley

Appendix: Resources for Next Steps

About the Editors and Contributors

Sujets

• Religion
• Christianisme
• Missions
• Christian Ministry
• Christian Living
• Social Issues
• Philosophie et théologie
• Minister (Christianity)

Informations

• Publié par: William Carey Publishing
• Date de parution: 15 août 2023
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781645085126
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 1 Mo

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