Set Apart For The Gospel: Introductory Readings In Missiological Practice

Christ's mandate to the church, the Great Commission, demands that his disciples reach the entire world with the gospel. Those determined to fulfill that charge have discovered it to be far more involved than simply traveling to a distant location and delivering an evangelistic message. Individuals aspiring to become effective cross-cultural communicators often encounter unimagined obstacles due to worldviews and cultural patterns vastly different from their own. Experience and research have demonstrated that missionaries grounded in sound biblical truth, matured though consistent spiritual formation, and equipped with proven missiological principles are better prepared to effectively present the gospel to the world's diverse people groups. Set Apart for the Gospel is a collection of writings that provide the reader with invaluable insight into a wide range of material crucial to the overall development of missionary personnel and the strategies they employ. The various topics reflect the author's broad spectrum of experience, service and concern. Each article will serve to inform and inspire readers regardless of their level of missionary education or experience.