The engaging contemporary issues and trends Pocock, Michael 1942- creator Van Rheenen, Gailyn 1946- McConnell, Douglas 1951- text bibliography miu Grand Rapids, MI Baker Academic c2005 2005 monographic eng

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391 p. ; 23 cm. Globalization : New York's in New Delhi, Manila's in Los Angeles -- Changing demographics : the impact of migration, HIV/AIDS, and children at risk -- Religionquake : from world religions to multiple spiritualities -- The changing basis of knowledge : from modernity to postmodernity -- The disappearing center : from Christendom to global Christianity -- Changing motivations for missions : from "fear of hell" to "the glory of God" -- Increasing awareness of spiritual power : the spiritual warfare orientation to missions -- Innovation in mission operations : creative-access platforms -- Working together : beyond individual efforts to networks of collaboration -- The changing uses of money : from self-support to international partnership -- The impact of new technologies : life in the virtual world and beyond -- Contextualization : from an adapted message to an adapted life. Michael Pocock, Gailyn Van Rheenen, and Douglas McConnell. Includes bibliographical references (p. 349-371) and indexes. Missions Theory Globalization Religious aspects Christianity BV2063 .P63 2005 266.0090511 080102661X (pbk.) 9780801026614 (pbk.) 2005007228 DLC 050311 20221125055546.0 58729503