Pulling Back the Curtain on the Former Soviet Union

Following the fall of the Berlin Wall and the collapse of the Iron Curtain, the vast expanse of the Soviet Union became accessible to the outside world. Suddenly, the Church of the Nazarene was confronted with exciting and challenging opportunities for ministry and missions. Among those spearheading this pioneering missionary work were Franklin Cook and Carla Sunberg, the authors of Pulling Back the Curtain on the Former Soviet Union. Written with compassion, enthusiasm, and a bit of humor, this book recounts the adventures and misadventures of the missionaries as they secure resources, learn new customs, acquire daily living skills, and, most importantly, minister to people and introduce them to the gospel. Also available in packs of 5.

R. Franklin Cook is a consultant and writer for the Church of the Nazarene. In 2004, he concluded a 15-year position as the Regional Director of the denomination's Eurasia Region. Previously, he served as professor of missions at Trevecca Nazarene University and Nazarene Theological Seminary, pastored in California, and worked as the coordinator of Urban and Ethnic Ministries for North America. Franklin Cook has written numerous articles and books and, from 1997 to 2004, served as the founding editor of Holiness Today.

Dr. Carla Sunberg is a historical theologian with a passion for holiness. She serves as a general superintendent in the Church of the Nazarene and was previously the president of Nazarene Theological Seminary. Sunberg has published several books with multiple publishers. Some of the most recent titles available from The Foundry Publishing include Teach Us to Pray, Color (with Daniel Gomis), Faithful to the Call, and Pulling Back the Curtain on the Former Soviet Union (with R. Franklin Cook).