Mission from the Cross - Lay Edition

"The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few." Luke 10:2 (ESV(R)) Whether you go on mission trips or support them through prayer or funds, this book offers a great understanding of your involvement in the mission field. Through this reader-friendly edition, discover the basic theology that underlies mission and connects you to this vital activity of proclaiming the Gospel.

- A straightforward, conversational overview of mission.

- Thoughtful questions offer the opportunity for group discussion as you plan or pray for a mission trip.

- A theological understanding of mission, without the seminary degree.

The mission field is all around you-down the street and across the world. We are called to go and make disciples of all nations (Matthew 28:19 ESV(R)) and to not be ashamed of the Gospel (Romans 1:16 ESV(R)), so how do you live that out?

Mission from the Cross is a valuable resource as it helps you understand how God blesses His children through your service in His kingdom. This resource explores the Lutheran theology of mission through a contemporary lens and focuses on how it is accomplished through God's grace. Mission from the Cross also dives into crucial topics such as culture, communication styles, language, and strategy.

Dr. Schulz joined the CTS faculty in the fall of 1998. He currently serves as Professor and Chairman of the Department of Pastoral Ministry and Missions. From 1994-1998, Dr. Schulz was a missionary in Serowe, Botswana, for the Lutheran Church Mission of the S.E.L.K. (Independent Evangelical-Lutheran Church in Germany). He also served as a guest lecturer at CTS during the fall quarter in 1997.In 1984, Dr. Schulz earned his BA degree at the University of Natal, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. In 1988, he successfully completed his MDiv studies at the Lutherische Theologische Hochschule in Oberursel, Germany. In 1990, he earned his STM degree at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne. He then served in the S.E.L.K. as vicar in Heidelberg, Germany, from 1990-1992. In 1994, he concluded his studies at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis by earning a Th.D. in Systematics. Dr. Schulz is presently the Chairman of the Pastoral Ministry and Missions Department at CTS. He is also the supervisor of the Ph.D. in Missiology program and Dean of the Graduate School.Dr. Schulz and his wife Cornelia are the parents of two children, Julia and Sophie.