John Piper and David Mathis, Finish the Mission: Bringing the Gospel to the Unreached and Unengaged. Crossway, 2012. Referenced in: Evangelism, Theology & Practice, Evangelical Theology of Mission, Evangelical LifeandLeadership.com Summary This is the published version of sessions from the 2011 Desiring God National Conference. It is a strong evangelical affirmation of the Great Commission
Tim Chester and Steve Timmis, Total Church: A Radical Reshaping around Gospel and Community. Crossway Books, 2008. Referenced in: Missional Communities – Resurgent Reformed Theology of Mission – Missional/Resurgent Reformed LifeandLeadership.com Summary Typical of titles from Crossway Publishing, this volume approaches the issue of becoming missional from a Resurgent Reformed perspective, which is a kind
Mark Driscoll and Gerry Breshears, Vintage Church: Timeless Truths and Timely Methods (Re:Lit: Vintage Jesus). Crossway Books, 2008. 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
Alan Hirsch and Dave Ferguson, On the Verge: A Journey Into the Apostolic Future of the Church. Zondervan, 2011. Referenced in: Missional Communities – Convergent with Attractional Theology of Mission, Proposals and Formulations – Missional/Convergent with Attractional LifeandLeadership.com Summary This book is part of the Exponential Series by Zondervan. It describes the Future Travelers effort
Jim Belcher, Deep Church: A Third Way Beyond Emerging and Traditional. IVP Books, 2009. Referenced in: Missional Communities – Convergent with Conventional Theology of Mission, Proposals and Formulations – Convergent with Conventional LifeandLeadership.com Summary This is one of several volumes under the banner of the Convergent church. As the term suggests, it seeks to capture
Mark Liederbach and Alvin L Reid, The Convergent Church: Missional Worshippers in an Emerging Culture. Kregel Academic and Professional, 2009. Referenced in: Missional Communities – Convergent with Conventional Theology of Mission, Proposals and Formulations – Convergent with Conventional LifeandLeadership.com Summary This is one of several volumes under the banner of the Convergent. As the term
Dave Browning, Hybrid Church: The Fusion of Intimacy and Impact. Jossey-Bass/Leadership Network, 2010. Referenced in: Missional Communities – Convergent with Attractional LifeandLeadership.com Summary My students know I am a champion of “AND,” i.e. the solutions to most problems are not found in either/or thinking but in both/and thinking. Anxious times in culture tend to breed
Michael Frost and Alan Hirsch, ReJesus: A Wild Messiah for a Missional Church. Baker Books, 2008. Referenced in: Theology of Mission, Proposals and Formulations – Missio Dei LifeandLeadership.com Summary This volume is dedicated to exploring Christology as a basis for the task of “refounding” (vs. reforming) the church, i.e. “raising the issue of the church’s
Michael Frost and Alan Hirsch, The Shaping of Things to Come: Innovation and Mission for the 21st Century. Peabody, Mass. Hendrickson Publishers, 2003. Referenced in: Missional Philosophy Missional Communities – Missio Dei LifeandLeadership.com Summary There are several excellent authors on the missional church, but Frost and Hirsch are perhaps the most recognized spokesmen. Their models
Robert Schreiter, Constructing Local Theologies. Orbis Books, 2002. Referenced in: Theology of Mission, Localized Theologies/Contextualization LifeandLeadership.com Summary There is a strong emphasis in missional church practice in constructing “local theologies,” often called contextualization. This text by Schreiter, alongside the less academic work by Clemens Sedmak’s Doing Local Theology, are the most frequently recommended guides in
