The Mission of the Church Five Views in Conversation

Ott, Craig (Editor)/ Bevans, Stephen (Contributor)/ Guder, Darrell (Contributor)/ Padilla, Ruth (Contributor)/ Rommen, Edward (Contributor)

ISBN 10: 0801097401 / ISBN 13: 9780801097409

Published by Baker Academic, 2016

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181 pages. 9.00x6.25x0.50 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Mission of the Church Five Views in Conversation
• Publisher: Baker Academic
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0801097401
• ISBN 13: 9780801097409
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.3 kilograms

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Synopsis

Leading Voices from across Christian Traditions Discuss the Mission of the Church

What is the mission of the church? Every seminarian and church leader must wrestle with that question. No matter what designation a church uses to describe itself, it must also think critically about why it exists and what it should be doing. In this book, five leading voices representing a range of Christian traditions engage in an enlightening conversation as they present and compare their perspectives on the mission of the church. Each contributor offers his or her view and responds to the other four views. Contributors include Stephen B. Bevans, Darrell L. Guder, Ruth Padilla DeBorst, Edward Rommen, and Ed Stetzer. The book's format is ideal for classroom use and will also benefit pastors and church leaders.

About the Author

Craig Ott (PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) is professor of mission and intercultural studies at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois, where he also directs the PhD program in intercultural studies. He has written or edited numerous books, including The Church on Mission.