Leading Christian Resource for Avid Readers, Support New Schools with Every Purchase.

Mission of the Church

by Wipf and Stock
Hardcover |English |1532641893 | 9781532641893

Mission of the Church

by Wipf and Stock
Hardcover |English |1532641893 | 9781532641893
Overview

What is the mission of the corporate church? What is the mission of local churches regardless of denominations? What is the reason for the existence of the local church? These three questions not only deserve consideration by leadership but also need to be understood by the entire membership to enable productive kingdom work. It is so easy for a congregation to develop programs and activities based on what other groups are doing or on what are the perceived needs of the moment. These do have value; however, they tend to be based on our human concepts rather than the directives of Scripture. Terry Cross, Dean of the School of Religion at Lee University, describes this book as follows: ""Another book on the church? This one is different. Thirteen seasoned professors with some 400+ years of combined ministerial experience engage various aspects of the mission of the church. Much like the pulse that beats from a strong heart, the idea of partnering with God's mission as transformed participants in God's work reappears throughout the chapters. While the focus of attention is different for each author, the theme beats the same pulse throughout--the mission of God is the heart of God and must be the heart of the church."" With additional contributions from: Bob Bayles Terry Cross Rolando Cuellar Tom Doolittle Jimmy Harper John Lombard Lisa Long Edley Moodley Mark Walker ""Mission of the Church is a vital resource to reinvigorate the missionary commitment of the church in this new century. In each of the chapters, the accomplished authors identify a significant missional focus and challenge--inviting churches to participate in God's work of transforming the world. Without a doubt, these essays of practical theology will revitalize, mobilize, and align the church with the mission of God."" --David E. Ramirez, Assistant General Overseer, Executive Director, Division of Education, Church of God ""The Mission of the Church . . . is a lucid and insightful description of the church's mission in the world. Not only does it describe what God expects of His church, but it shows the church's responsibility to FINISH the Great Commission. I sincerely endorse this valuable work."" --Timothy M. Hill, Church of God General Overseer ""These engaging and thoughtful chapters . . . feature some critical convictions for the churches of North America. How might our expectations and actions change if we believe God is the primary agent and is ahead of us among our neighbors and in our communities? . . . In addition to thoughtful and imaginative reading of these chapters, I'd recommend new prayerful and attentive experiments, with the hope you will find Spirit-inspired mission."" --Mark Lau Branson, Professor, Fuller Theological Seminary ""I'm a child of the church. My parents pioneered a Pentecostal church in my hometown of Lucknow, India. That is why reading Mission of the Church stirred something within me. My friends from Lee University have combined scholarship with pragmatism to develop what the Mission of the Church means holistically. This is not a one-off book, rather one that will be underlined again and again and cherished as we are reminded about the Mission of the Church."" --Sam Chand, author of Bigger Faster Leadership Jerome Boone is Professor of Old Testament and Christian Formation at Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee. He teaches biblical studies, hermeneutics, discipleship studies, and worship studies at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. He is a regular presenter at the annual meetings of the Society for Pentecostal Studies and has published in several journals. Recently, Boone and his wife Sandra have written discipleship curriculum on the Thanksgiving Psalms. Jerald Daffe is Professor of Pastoral Studies at Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee, as well as Coordinator of the Pastoral Studies major. His teaching is in areas of Pastoral Studies such as preaching, worship, and pastoral responsibilities. Ot
ISBN: 1532641893
ISBN13: 9781532641893
Author: Wipf and Stock
Publisher: Wipf and Stock
Format: Hardcover
PublicationDate: 2018-05-30
Language: English
PageCount: 182
Dimensions: 6.0 x 0.44 x 9.0 inches
Weight: 14.56 ounces

What is the mission of the corporate church? What is the mission of local churches regardless of denominations? What is the reason for the existence of the local church? These three questions not only deserve consideration by leadership but also need to be understood by the entire membership to enable productive kingdom work. It is so easy for a congregation to develop programs and activities based on what other groups are doing or on what are the perceived needs of the moment. These do have value; however, they tend to be based on our human concepts rather than the directives of Scripture. Terry Cross, Dean of the School of Religion at Lee University, describes this book as follows: ""Another book on the church? This one is different. Thirteen seasoned professors with some 400+ years of combined ministerial experience engage various aspects of the mission of the church. Much like the pulse that beats from a strong heart, the idea of partnering with God's mission as transformed participants in God's work reappears throughout the chapters. While the focus of attention is different for each author, the theme beats the same pulse throughout--the mission of God is the heart of God and must be the heart of the church."" With additional contributions from: Bob Bayles Terry Cross Rolando Cuellar Tom Doolittle Jimmy Harper John Lombard Lisa Long Edley Moodley Mark Walker ""Mission of the Church is a vital resource to reinvigorate the missionary commitment of the church in this new century. In each of the chapters, the accomplished authors identify a significant missional focus and challenge--inviting churches to participate in God's work of transforming the world. Without a doubt, these essays of practical theology will revitalize, mobilize, and align the church with the mission of God."" --David E. Ramirez, Assistant General Overseer, Executive Director, Division of Education, Church of God ""The Mission of the Church . . . is a lucid and insightful description of the church's mission in the world. Not only does it describe what God expects of His church, but it shows the church's responsibility to FINISH the Great Commission. I sincerely endorse this valuable work."" --Timothy M. Hill, Church of God General Overseer ""These engaging and thoughtful chapters . . . feature some critical convictions for the churches of North America. How might our expectations and actions change if we believe God is the primary agent and is ahead of us among our neighbors and in our communities? . . . In addition to thoughtful and imaginative reading of these chapters, I'd recommend new prayerful and attentive experiments, with the hope you will find Spirit-inspired mission."" --Mark Lau Branson, Professor, Fuller Theological Seminary ""I'm a child of the church. My parents pioneered a Pentecostal church in my hometown of Lucknow, India. That is why reading Mission of the Church stirred something within me. My friends from Lee University have combined scholarship with pragmatism to develop what the Mission of the Church means holistically. This is not a one-off book, rather one that will be underlined again and again and cherished as we are reminded about the Mission of the Church."" --Sam Chand, author of Bigger Faster Leadership Jerome Boone is Professor of Old Testament and Christian Formation at Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee. He teaches biblical studies, hermeneutics, discipleship studies, and worship studies at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. He is a regular presenter at the annual meetings of the Society for Pentecostal Studies and has published in several journals. Recently, Boone and his wife Sandra have written discipleship curriculum on the Thanksgiving Psalms. Jerald Daffe is Professor of Pastoral Studies at Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee, as well as Coordinator of the Pastoral Studies major. His teaching is in areas of Pastoral Studies such as preaching, worship, and pastoral responsibilities. Ot

Jerome Boone is Professor of Old Testament and Christian Formation at Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee. He teaches biblical studies, hermeneutics, discipleship studies, and worship studies at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. He is a regular presenter at the annual meetings of the Society for Pentecostal Studies and has published in several journals. Recently, Boone and his wife Sandra have written discipleship curriculum on the Thanksgiving Psalms. Jerald Daffe is Professor of Pastoral Studies at Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee, as well as Coordinator of the Pastoral Studies major. His teaching is in areas of Pastoral Studies such as preaching, worship, and pastoral responsibilities. Other interests include revival and the emerging conversation. He is a regular contributor to denominational publications and the author of ten books. The most recent one to be released is on worship. William Effler earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Southern California and two graduate degrees from Fuller Theological Seminary. With forty years of experience as an ordained pastor, intake counselor in a residential facility, and consultant with churches and businesses Effler now teaches in the pastoral studies major at Lee University. His previously published works include Out From the Shadows: Biblical Counseling Revealed in the Story of Creation and Turning the Church Inside Out. Henry Smith is a Senior Adjunct Professor of Christian Ministries at Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee. He teaches Message of the Old and New Testament and Church History. He has served as an administrator at two Bible Colleges, several administrative roles at Lee University, and a college president for seven years. Prior to beginning his college career Smith served for several years as a local church pastor.

Books - New and Used

The following guidelines apply to books:

  • New: A brand-new copy with cover and original protective wrapping intact. Books with markings of any kind on the cover or pages, books marked as "Bargain" or "Remainder," or with any other labels attached, may not be listed as New condition.
  • Used - Good: All pages and cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable). Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May include "From the library of" labels. Shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Item may be missing bundled media.
  • Used - Acceptable: All pages and the cover are intact, but shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may include limited notes, highlighting, or minor water damage but the text is readable. Item may but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting, but the text cannot be obscured or unreadable.

Note: Some electronic material access codes are valid only for one user. For this reason, used books, including books listed in the Used – Like New condition, may not come with functional electronic material access codes.

Shipping Fees

  • Stevens Books offers FREE SHIPPING everywhere in the United States for ALL non-book orders, and $3.99 for each book.
  • Packages are shipped from Monday to Friday.
  • No additional fees and charges.

Delivery Times

The usual time for processing an order is 24 hours (1 business day), but may vary depending on the availability of products ordered. This period excludes delivery times, which depend on your geographic location.

Estimated delivery times:

  • Standard Shipping: 5-8 business days
  • Expedited Shipping: 3-5 business days

Shipping method varies depending on what is being shipped.  

Tracking
All orders are shipped with a tracking number. Once your order has left our warehouse, a confirmation e-mail with a tracking number will be sent to you. You will be able to track your package at all times. 

Damaged Parcel
If your package has been delivered in a PO Box, please note that we are not responsible for any damage that may result (consequences of extreme temperatures, theft, etc.). 

If you have any questions regarding shipping or want to know about the status of an order, please contact us or email to support@stevensbooks.com.

You may return most items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund.

To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.

Several types of goods are exempt from being returned. Perishable goods such as food, flowers, newspapers or magazines cannot be returned. We also do not accept products that are intimate or sanitary goods, hazardous materials, or flammable liquids or gases.

Additional non-returnable items:

  • Gift cards
  • Downloadable software products
  • Some health and personal care items

To complete your return, we require a tracking number, which shows the items which you already returned to us.
There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted (if applicable)

  • Book with obvious signs of use
  • CD, DVD, VHS tape, software, video game, cassette tape, or vinyl record that has been opened
  • Any item not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error
  • Any item that is returned more than 30 days after delivery

Items returned to us as a result of our error will receive a full refund,some returns may be subject to a restocking fee of 7% of the total item price, please contact a customer care team member to see if your return is subject. Returns that arrived on time and were as described are subject to a restocking fee.

Items returned to us that were not the result of our error, including items returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address, will be refunded the original item price less our standard restocking fees.

If the item is returned to us for any of the following reasons, a 15% restocking fee will be applied to your refund total and you will be asked to pay for return shipping:

  • Item(s) no longer needed or wanted.
  • Item(s) returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address.
  • Item(s) returned to us that were not a result of our error.

You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).

If you need to return an item, please Contact Us with your order number and details about the product you would like to return. We will respond quickly with instructions for how to return items from your order.


Shipping Cost


We'll pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.). In other cases, you will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund.

Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary.

If you are shipping an item over $75, you should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance. We don’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item.

$63.24
    Condition
Arrives: -
Free 30 days return & refund.
In Stock

Secure transaction.

Overview

What is the mission of the corporate church? What is the mission of local churches regardless of denominations? What is the reason for the existence of the local church? These three questions not only deserve consideration by leadership but also need to be understood by the entire membership to enable productive kingdom work. It is so easy for a congregation to develop programs and activities based on what other groups are doing or on what are the perceived needs of the moment. These do have value; however, they tend to be based on our human concepts rather than the directives of Scripture. Terry Cross, Dean of the School of Religion at Lee University, describes this book as follows: ""Another book on the church? This one is different. Thirteen seasoned professors with some 400+ years of combined ministerial experience engage various aspects of the mission of the church. Much like the pulse that beats from a strong heart, the idea of partnering with God's mission as transformed participants in God's work reappears throughout the chapters. While the focus of attention is different for each author, the theme beats the same pulse throughout--the mission of God is the heart of God and must be the heart of the church."" With additional contributions from: Bob Bayles Terry Cross Rolando Cuellar Tom Doolittle Jimmy Harper John Lombard Lisa Long Edley Moodley Mark Walker ""Mission of the Church is a vital resource to reinvigorate the missionary commitment of the church in this new century. In each of the chapters, the accomplished authors identify a significant missional focus and challenge--inviting churches to participate in God's work of transforming the world. Without a doubt, these essays of practical theology will revitalize, mobilize, and align the church with the mission of God."" --David E. Ramirez, Assistant General Overseer, Executive Director, Division of Education, Church of God ""The Mission of the Church . . . is a lucid and insightful description of the church's mission in the world. Not only does it describe what God expects of His church, but it shows the church's responsibility to FINISH the Great Commission. I sincerely endorse this valuable work."" --Timothy M. Hill, Church of God General Overseer ""These engaging and thoughtful chapters . . . feature some critical convictions for the churches of North America. How might our expectations and actions change if we believe God is the primary agent and is ahead of us among our neighbors and in our communities? . . . In addition to thoughtful and imaginative reading of these chapters, I'd recommend new prayerful and attentive experiments, with the hope you will find Spirit-inspired mission."" --Mark Lau Branson, Professor, Fuller Theological Seminary ""I'm a child of the church. My parents pioneered a Pentecostal church in my hometown of Lucknow, India. That is why reading Mission of the Church stirred something within me. My friends from Lee University have combined scholarship with pragmatism to develop what the Mission of the Church means holistically. This is not a one-off book, rather one that will be underlined again and again and cherished as we are reminded about the Mission of the Church."" --Sam Chand, author of Bigger Faster Leadership Jerome Boone is Professor of Old Testament and Christian Formation at Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee. He teaches biblical studies, hermeneutics, discipleship studies, and worship studies at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. He is a regular presenter at the annual meetings of the Society for Pentecostal Studies and has published in several journals. Recently, Boone and his wife Sandra have written discipleship curriculum on the Thanksgiving Psalms. Jerald Daffe is Professor of Pastoral Studies at Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee, as well as Coordinator of the Pastoral Studies major. His teaching is in areas of Pastoral Studies such as preaching, worship, and pastoral responsibilities. Ot
ISBN: 1532641893
ISBN13: 9781532641893
Author: Wipf and Stock
Publisher: Wipf and Stock
Format: Hardcover
PublicationDate: 2018-05-30
Language: English
PageCount: 182
Dimensions: 6.0 x 0.44 x 9.0 inches
Weight: 14.56 ounces

What is the mission of the corporate church? What is the mission of local churches regardless of denominations? What is the reason for the existence of the local church? These three questions not only deserve consideration by leadership but also need to be understood by the entire membership to enable productive kingdom work. It is so easy for a congregation to develop programs and activities based on what other groups are doing or on what are the perceived needs of the moment. These do have value; however, they tend to be based on our human concepts rather than the directives of Scripture. Terry Cross, Dean of the School of Religion at Lee University, describes this book as follows: ""Another book on the church? This one is different. Thirteen seasoned professors with some 400+ years of combined ministerial experience engage various aspects of the mission of the church. Much like the pulse that beats from a strong heart, the idea of partnering with God's mission as transformed participants in God's work reappears throughout the chapters. While the focus of attention is different for each author, the theme beats the same pulse throughout--the mission of God is the heart of God and must be the heart of the church."" With additional contributions from: Bob Bayles Terry Cross Rolando Cuellar Tom Doolittle Jimmy Harper John Lombard Lisa Long Edley Moodley Mark Walker ""Mission of the Church is a vital resource to reinvigorate the missionary commitment of the church in this new century. In each of the chapters, the accomplished authors identify a significant missional focus and challenge--inviting churches to participate in God's work of transforming the world. Without a doubt, these essays of practical theology will revitalize, mobilize, and align the church with the mission of God."" --David E. Ramirez, Assistant General Overseer, Executive Director, Division of Education, Church of God ""The Mission of the Church . . . is a lucid and insightful description of the church's mission in the world. Not only does it describe what God expects of His church, but it shows the church's responsibility to FINISH the Great Commission. I sincerely endorse this valuable work."" --Timothy M. Hill, Church of God General Overseer ""These engaging and thoughtful chapters . . . feature some critical convictions for the churches of North America. How might our expectations and actions change if we believe God is the primary agent and is ahead of us among our neighbors and in our communities? . . . In addition to thoughtful and imaginative reading of these chapters, I'd recommend new prayerful and attentive experiments, with the hope you will find Spirit-inspired mission."" --Mark Lau Branson, Professor, Fuller Theological Seminary ""I'm a child of the church. My parents pioneered a Pentecostal church in my hometown of Lucknow, India. That is why reading Mission of the Church stirred something within me. My friends from Lee University have combined scholarship with pragmatism to develop what the Mission of the Church means holistically. This is not a one-off book, rather one that will be underlined again and again and cherished as we are reminded about the Mission of the Church."" --Sam Chand, author of Bigger Faster Leadership Jerome Boone is Professor of Old Testament and Christian Formation at Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee. He teaches biblical studies, hermeneutics, discipleship studies, and worship studies at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. He is a regular presenter at the annual meetings of the Society for Pentecostal Studies and has published in several journals. Recently, Boone and his wife Sandra have written discipleship curriculum on the Thanksgiving Psalms. Jerald Daffe is Professor of Pastoral Studies at Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee, as well as Coordinator of the Pastoral Studies major. His teaching is in areas of Pastoral Studies such as preaching, worship, and pastoral responsibilities. Ot

Jerome Boone is Professor of Old Testament and Christian Formation at Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee. He teaches biblical studies, hermeneutics, discipleship studies, and worship studies at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. He is a regular presenter at the annual meetings of the Society for Pentecostal Studies and has published in several journals. Recently, Boone and his wife Sandra have written discipleship curriculum on the Thanksgiving Psalms. Jerald Daffe is Professor of Pastoral Studies at Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee, as well as Coordinator of the Pastoral Studies major. His teaching is in areas of Pastoral Studies such as preaching, worship, and pastoral responsibilities. Other interests include revival and the emerging conversation. He is a regular contributor to denominational publications and the author of ten books. The most recent one to be released is on worship. William Effler earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Southern California and two graduate degrees from Fuller Theological Seminary. With forty years of experience as an ordained pastor, intake counselor in a residential facility, and consultant with churches and businesses Effler now teaches in the pastoral studies major at Lee University. His previously published works include Out From the Shadows: Biblical Counseling Revealed in the Story of Creation and Turning the Church Inside Out. Henry Smith is a Senior Adjunct Professor of Christian Ministries at Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee. He teaches Message of the Old and New Testament and Church History. He has served as an administrator at two Bible Colleges, several administrative roles at Lee University, and a college president for seven years. Prior to beginning his college career Smith served for several years as a local church pastor.

Books - New and Used

The following guidelines apply to books:

  • New: A brand-new copy with cover and original protective wrapping intact. Books with markings of any kind on the cover or pages, books marked as "Bargain" or "Remainder," or with any other labels attached, may not be listed as New condition.
  • Used - Good: All pages and cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable). Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May include "From the library of" labels. Shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Item may be missing bundled media.
  • Used - Acceptable: All pages and the cover are intact, but shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may include limited notes, highlighting, or minor water damage but the text is readable. Item may but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting, but the text cannot be obscured or unreadable.

Note: Some electronic material access codes are valid only for one user. For this reason, used books, including books listed in the Used – Like New condition, may not come with functional electronic material access codes.

Shipping Fees

  • Stevens Books offers FREE SHIPPING everywhere in the United States for ALL non-book orders, and $3.99 for each book.
  • Packages are shipped from Monday to Friday.
  • No additional fees and charges.

Delivery Times

The usual time for processing an order is 24 hours (1 business day), but may vary depending on the availability of products ordered. This period excludes delivery times, which depend on your geographic location.

Estimated delivery times:

  • Standard Shipping: 5-8 business days
  • Expedited Shipping: 3-5 business days

Shipping method varies depending on what is being shipped.  

Tracking
All orders are shipped with a tracking number. Once your order has left our warehouse, a confirmation e-mail with a tracking number will be sent to you. You will be able to track your package at all times. 

Damaged Parcel
If your package has been delivered in a PO Box, please note that we are not responsible for any damage that may result (consequences of extreme temperatures, theft, etc.). 

If you have any questions regarding shipping or want to know about the status of an order, please contact us or email to support@stevensbooks.com.

You may return most items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund.

To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.

Several types of goods are exempt from being returned. Perishable goods such as food, flowers, newspapers or magazines cannot be returned. We also do not accept products that are intimate or sanitary goods, hazardous materials, or flammable liquids or gases.

Additional non-returnable items:

  • Gift cards
  • Downloadable software products
  • Some health and personal care items

To complete your return, we require a tracking number, which shows the items which you already returned to us.
There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted (if applicable)

  • Book with obvious signs of use
  • CD, DVD, VHS tape, software, video game, cassette tape, or vinyl record that has been opened
  • Any item not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error
  • Any item that is returned more than 30 days after delivery

Items returned to us as a result of our error will receive a full refund,some returns may be subject to a restocking fee of 7% of the total item price, please contact a customer care team member to see if your return is subject. Returns that arrived on time and were as described are subject to a restocking fee.

Items returned to us that were not the result of our error, including items returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address, will be refunded the original item price less our standard restocking fees.

If the item is returned to us for any of the following reasons, a 15% restocking fee will be applied to your refund total and you will be asked to pay for return shipping:

  • Item(s) no longer needed or wanted.
  • Item(s) returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address.
  • Item(s) returned to us that were not a result of our error.

You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).

If you need to return an item, please Contact Us with your order number and details about the product you would like to return. We will respond quickly with instructions for how to return items from your order.


Shipping Cost


We'll pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.). In other cases, you will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund.

Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary.

If you are shipping an item over $75, you should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance. We don’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item.

X

Oops!

Sorry, it looks like some products are not available in selected quantity.

OK

Sign up to the Stevens Books Newsletter

For the latest books, recommendations, author interviews and more

By signing up, I confirm that I'm over 16. To find out what personal data we collect and how we use it, please visit. our Privacy Policy.