Practice of Mission in Global Methodism: Emerging Trends From Everywhere to Everywhere

This book explores how emerging mission and evangelism practices shape contemporary theologies of mission, engaging with issues such as migration, nationalism, climate change, postcolonial contexts, and the growth of the Methodist church in the Global South. It emphasizes that mission is not solely a Western activity but a global enterprise of the entire church.

Format: Hardback
Length: 270 pages
Publication date: 20 April 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book brings together Methodist scholars and reflective practitioners from across the globe to explore the profound impact of emerging practices of mission and evangelism on contemporary theologies of mission. Delving into a range of contemporary issues such as migration, nationalism, climate change, postcolonial contexts, and the remarkable growth of the Methodist church in the Global South, this book examines diverse forms of mission, including evangelism, education, health, and ministries of compassion. A diverse group of contributors, representing various perspectives and backgrounds, engages in a lively discussion about mission, challenging the notion that it is solely a Western endeavor. Instead, they argue that mission is a collective enterprise of the entire church, transcending geographical boundaries and cultural differences. This volume offers valuable insights to researchers, scholars, and students interested in missiology, evangelism, global Christianity, and Methodism. It provides a rich resource for those seeking to understand the evolving nature of mission in the contemporary world and its implications for the church's engagement with society and the broader global community.

Weight: 578g
Dimension: 161 x 241 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367618865