What in the world is God doing? : the essentials of global missions: an introductory guide /
C. Gordon Olson.
- Cedar Knolls, NJ : Global Gospel Publishers, c1994.
- 327 p. ; 22 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Part 1 His word: the biblical dimension Dispelling the fog Is missions really in the Old Testament? The only Light in the deadly night Jewish Messiah's global plans disclosed The church crosses the cultural chasm Why in the world should I go?
Part 2 His story: The historical dimension Prereformation church expansion and missions Reformation missions: mission impossible? Missions restored: Coastlands pioneers Missions expanded: interior frontier penetration Missions in transition: the contemporary scene
Part III His alienated world: the contextual dimension Without the true God in the world: The religious context
Part 4 His geographic society: the regional dimension Asia: the first and vastest challenge Sub-Saharan Africa: growth through struggle Latin America: evangelizing a Christo-Pagan melting pot The Muslim world: neglected challenge Europe: re-evangelizing secular 'Christians'
Part 5 His instruments: the functional dimension Why in the world do we need mission boards? How in the world do we get missionaries? What in the world do missionaries do? What in the world can my home church do? Where in the world do we go from here?