1997
This book is based on the Missions Commission’s 1994-1997 study on missionary attrition. It includes a summary report on the study and a systematic treatment of missions sending and supervising structures in relation to attrition. Authors from around the world discuss how to prevent attrition from their cultural perspective. Together, they present a wealth of wisdom and insight into this critically important aspect of cross-cultural ministry.
1990
A guide to starting a missions agency. Mission runs like a thread through the Bible from Genesis to Revelation. Without mission we would probably have no Bible. The Gospels were written to instruct new Christians in the life of Jesus Christ, at a time when the first generation of Christians were disappearing from the earth. The one book of church history in the Bible was planned to tell the story of the extension of the gospel through the Roman world. At the same time it presented an appeal to Rome, showing the favour with which the authorities first regarded Christianity. The epistles came from missionaries writing to churches brought into being through missions.
1990
A guide to starting a missions agency. Mission runs like a thread through the Bible from Genesis to Revelation. Without mission we would probably have no Bible. The Gospels were written to instruct new Christians in the life of Jesus Christ, at a time when the first generation of Christians were disappearing from the earth. The one book of church history in the Bible was planned to tell the story of the extension of the gospel through the Roman world. At the same time it presented an appeal to Rome, showing the favour with which the authorities first regarded Christianity. The epistles came from missionaries writing to churches brought into being through missions.
2001
William Carey’s famous ‘Enquiry’ (1792) changed mission history, and he is considered the "Father of Protestant missions“. Even though his life and work has been the topic of many books and articles, a study on his theology is the missing link of mission research. Dr. Schirrmacher, mission activist, historian and professor of missions, studies Carey’s theological motivation. He recovers the real change in theology, that made world mission possible.
2007
Part I of IV. The whole idea of Worth Keeping is to look for best practice in missionary retention. In this book, we present that best practice very positively and constructively, but we also seek to help you discern between bad and good. Indeed, going a stage further, we need the courage to choose to go for the best; rather than to simply accept what may already be okay, even good. May we have the courage to review, examine and react upon our current practice. Let us retain, renew and protect best practice where it already exists.
2007
Part IV of IV. The whole idea of Worth Keeping is to look for best practice in missionary retention. In this book, we present that best practice very positively and constructively, but we also seek to help you discern between bad and good. Indeed, going a stage further, we need the courage to choose to go for the best; rather than to simply accept what may already be okay, even good. May we have the courage to review, examine and react upon our current practice. Let us retain, renew and protect best practice where it already exists.