Lesslie Newbigin, The Open Secret: An Introduction to the Theology of Mission. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1995. Referenced in: Theology of Mission, Proposals and Formulations – Missio Dei LifeandLeadership.com Summary The story of the missional movement actually began with Lesslie Newbigin. Upon returning to his native England in 1974 after a missionary tour in India, Newbigin
Arthur F. Glasser, Charles E. Van Engen, Dean S. Gilliland, Shawn B. Redford, Announcing the Kingdom: The Story of God’s Mission in the Bible. Baker Academic, 2003. Referenced in: Theology of Mission, Proposals and Formulations – Missio Dei LifeandLeadership.com Summary This book has much of the same purpose as Christopher J. H. Wright’s The Mission
Christopher J. H. Wright, The Mission of God’s People: A Biblical Theology of the Church’s Mission (Biblical Theology for Life). Zondervan, 2010. Prequel: Wright, The Mission of God Referenced in: Ecclesiology Theology of Mission, Proposals and Formulations – Missio Dei LifeandLeadership.com Summary This is a sequel to Wright’s The Mission of God. In the preface
Christopher J. H. Wright, The Mission of God: Unlocking the Bible’s Grand Narrative. IVP Academic, 2006. Sequel: Wright, The Mission of God’s People Referenced in: Theology of Mission – Proposals and Formulations, Missio Dei LifeandLeadership.com Summary It would be hard to find a better example of a theology of mission from a Missional/Missio Dei perspective,
Mark Driscoll, Radical Reformission: Reaching Out Without Selling Out. Zondervan. 2004. Note: This listing is part of the site archive. While these materials may have some enduring value, it is strongly suggested that you use the reference link below for possible updates or click through to Amazon and allow their settings to suggest more current
Craig Ott, Timothy C. Tennent, and Stephen J. Strauss, Encountering Theology of Mission: Biblical Foundations, Historical Developments, and Contemporary Issues. Baker, 2010. Referenced in: Theology of Missions, Proposals and Formulations, Missio Dei LifeandLeadership.com Summary This is an excellent theology of mission from a Missional/Missio Dei perspective. It is thorough, balanced, and definitive. Those who approach
David Hesselgrave and Ed Stetzer, MissionShift: Global Mission Issues in the Third Millennium. B and H Academic, 2010. Referenced in: Theology of Mission – History and Overview LifeandLeadership.com Summary This is a highly recommended advanced overview of how the church has defined its mission throughout history. I recommend it alongside Bosch, Transforming Mission. Those who
David Jacobus Bosch, Transforming Mission: Paradigm Shifts in Theology of Mission (American Society of Missiology Series, no. 16). Orbis Books, 1991. Referenced in: Theology of Mission – History and Overview LifeandLeadership.com Summary Bosch is an acclaimed advanced level overview of how the church has defined its mission throughout history. I recommend reading it alongside David
Ben Witherington III, Imminent Domain: The Story of the Kingdom of God and Its Celebration. Eerdmans Publishing, 2009. Referenced in: Ecclesiology Theology of Mission, Proposals and Formulations – Missio Dei LifeandLeadership.com Summary This is an excellent, readable primer on the meaning of the term, “Kingdom of God.” Witherington’s thrust is that the Kingdom of God
A. Scott Moreau, Gary B. McGee, and Gary R. Corwin, Introducing World Missions: A Biblical, Historical, and Practical Survey. Baker Academic, 2004. Referenced in: Theology of Mission – History and Overview LifeandLeadership.com Summary This is intended as an introduction for prospective foreign missionaries. The focus of LifeandLeadership.com is leading established churches in North America. However,
