Olson, C. Gordon

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?


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