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endorsements below:
God is working in remarkable ways in parts of his world. Yet terms like
Church Planting Movements and Disciple Making Movements have stirred strong
debate in mission theology circles. Are we talking about the Spirit, who
"blows where he wills," or cultural captivity to technique, strategy, speed,
and scale? This book is important, whatever your perspective. And perhaps
there is a third way. Despite the fact that God has chosen to work through
movements at different points in history, the missiology of movements is
relatively underdeveloped. The multiple authors in this volume help us take
a step back from the slogans and action and ask, "What is actually going on
here?" This reflective work is vital if we are to join in God's transforming
work with humble boldness and find that third way.
Paul Bendor-Samuel, MRCGP, MBE
executive director, Oxford Centre for Mission Studies
Much missiological energy has been spent to explore Christ-centered
movements of the past: the early Wesleyans of Britain and the US, Dalit
groups in southern India, and peoples of the mountains of the India-Myanmar
border to name a few. Can such movements occur today? Do they occur today?
Building on the 2020 Motus Dei consultation, Warrick Farah and team offer a
significant collection exploring the reality of current Christ-centered
movements. Their documentation, explanation, analysis, and reflection,
seasoned by some contributors with needed critique, help us take vital steps
forward in our understanding. I warmly commend this important compendium.
David Greenlee, PhD
missiologist and author, Operation Mobilization
Clarity, information, and encouragement. This collection on kingdom
movements provides all three. The international contributors exhibit
extensive ministry experience and keen scholarly expertise. The wide-ranging
topics-biblical-historical, missional-theological, analytical, practical-are
addressed with substance. Perhaps best of all is the winsome approach that
acknowledges missiological tensions and questions, all the while affirming
the contemporary surge of peoples to follow Jesus. Many thanks to the Motus
Dei Network for this timely and constructive publication.
Rev. J. Nelson Jennings, PhD
mission pastor, consultant, and international liaison, Onnuri Church
editor, Global Missiology
If ever there was an anthology whose "time has come," it is this compilation
of reflections from leaders involved with movements of people to Christ from
other religious backgrounds. The verifiable fact of large kingdom movements
in the majority world needs to be taken seriously and celebrated. This
volume sets the stage for their voices to emerge as part of Christ's global
church and their indigenous experience of God in Christ to teach us all.
Jay Matenga, DIS
director of Global Witness, World Evangelical Alliance, and executive
director of the WEA Mission Commission
