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
Louis B. Weeks, All for God’s Glory: Redeeming Church Scutwork. Alban Institute, 2008. Referenced in: Church Administration, General Manuals Pastoral Theology Theology of Mission and Ministry LifeandLeadership.com Summary “Scutwork” is Navy slang for routine and menial labor, any task one has to do but would rather not do. And that is how many ministers are
Robert N. Bacher and Michael L. Cooper-White. Church Administration: Programs, Process, Purpose (Theology and the Sciences). Augsburg Fortress Publishers, 2007. Referenced in: Church Administration, General Manuals Pastoral Theology Theology of Mission and Ministry LifeandLeadership.com Summary This is a well-rounded volume on church administration. It is written for mainline denominations, but very useful for evangelical churches.
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
