A Practical Theology of Missions: Dispelling the Mystery, Recovering the Passion (Ministry and Mission)

A Practical Theology of Missions: Dispelling the Mystery, Recovering the Passion (Ministry and Mission)

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What is the church's work of missions & how should we carry it out? In this thorough study, Eric Wright roots missions solidly in the biblical text while giving modern, real-life examples of how missionary principles can be applied practically. He covers subjects such as missions & God's kingdom, the validity of mission boards, the role of providence, the necessary spiritual gifts, the multi-ethnic nature of churches, how to avoid dependency, the priority of church planting versus humanitarian ministries & short-term versus life-long missionary commitment. This book reverses the drift away from theology into pragmatics, without denying the importance of a dynamic methodology that responds to changing conditions. Regular snapshots of missionary life as it is being or has been played out in real situations ground the whole book in reality.

  • Paperback
  • 384 pages
  • © 2010
  • ISBN 9781846251986

About the Author:

Eric E Wright grew up in Toronto, Canada. After his conversion, he studied Theology in South Carolina, USA, where he met & married his wife, Mary Helen. Called together to missionary service in the Muslim world, they ministered in Pakistan for 16 years. There Eric became co-founder of the Open Theological Seminary, now serving over 1,500 students. After returning to Canada, Eric pastored Long Branch Baptist Church, Toronto, served as interim pastor in six other churches, & taught both the history & theology of missions at Toronto Baptist Seminary. Eric & Mary Helen have three married children and nine grandchildren. They live in Salem, Ontario, Canada. Eric is also author of 'Down a Country Road: 52 seasonal reading from out where the sky springs free' published by DayOne