BOOKS: Recent Titles

Source: Various

I wavered too long on which book to read and review for you in this edition. But here are some to consider.

Crossing Cultures: Preparing Strangers for Ministry in Strange Places, by Stephen M. Davis (Wipf and Stock), makes a case that we need to do a better job screening and equipping missionaries, at least the kind of missionaries that do cross-cultural church planting. Can’t disagree with that. This book summarizes what he wishes he’d known before serving as a missionary. Davis also has a new book on the challenges and complexities of urban church planting (in North America).

Don’t Lose Heart: Gospel Hope for the Discouraged Soul, by Jason Meyer (Baker Books), is a “short, giftable” book on scriptural reasons to take heart. It sounds like the sort of thing you might want to put in the hands of an overwhelmed missionary or mission candidate—or read to lift your own spirits.

The Church on Mission: A Biblical Vision for Transformation Among All People, by Craig Ott (Baker Academic), “unpacks the mission statement of the church: to glorify God by multiplying transformational churches among all people.” It’s academic and likely not an easy read but could be helpful and significant for strengthening your missiological foundation.

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