Foundational Texts for Missions Preparation

Missions Bibliography

Resources with the Library of Congress call number are located at the Bethel College library.

Bosch, David J. Transforming Mission: Paradigm Shifts in Theology of Mission. Maryknoll: Orbis Books, 1991.

Garrison, David. Church Planting Movements. Richmond: Southern Baptist Convention, 1999. BKLT BV 2520.G34 1999

Greenway, Roger S. Go and Make Disciples: An Introduction to Christian Missions. Presbyterian & Reformed Publishing. 1999.

Guder, Darrell L. Missional Church: A Vision for the Sending of the Church in North America. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1998.

Hale, Thomas. On Being a Missionary. Pasadena: William Carey Library, 1995.

Hesselgrave, David J. Communicating Christ Cross-Culturally: An Introduction to Missionary Communication, 2d ed. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1991. BV 4319.H47 1991

Hiebert, Paul G. Anthropological Insights for Missionaries. Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 1985. BV 2063.H45 1985

Hiebert, Paul G. Anthropological Reflections on Missiological Issues. Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 1994. BV 2063.H45 1985

Kraft, Charles H. Anthropology for Christian Witness. Maryknoll: Orbis Books, 1996.

Lingenfelter, Sherwood. Transforming Culture: A Challenge for Christian Mission. 2d ed. Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 1998. BV 2063.L436 1998

Moreau, Scott A. (ed.). Evangelical Dictionary of World Missions. Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 2000.

Murray, Stuart. Church Planting: Laying Foundations. Scottdale:Herald Press, 2001.

Myers, Bryant L. Walking with the Poor: Principles and Practices of Transformational Development. Maryknoll: Orbis Books, 1999.

Newbigin, Lesslie. The Gospel in a Pluralistic Society. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1989. BR 115.C8 N468 1989 Van Rheenen, Gailyn. Missions: Biblical Foundations & Contemporary Strategies. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1996. BV 2963.V35 1996

Winter, Ralph D. & Hawthorne, Steven C. (eds.). Perspectives on the World Christian Movement: A Reader, 3d ed. Pasadena: William Carey Library, 1999. BV 2070.P46 266

General Bibliography for Missions Program

Andreas J. Köstenberger and Peter T. O’Brien. Salvation to the Ends of the Earth: A Biblical Theology of Mission. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 2001.

Crossman, Meg, ed. Worldwide Perspectives: Understanding God’s Purposes in the World from Genesis to Revelation. Pasadena: William Carey Library, 1996.

______, ed. Perspectives: Discovering God’s Heart for All Nations and Our Part in His Plan. Seattle: Youth with a Mission Pub., 2003.

Culver, Robert Duncan. A Greater Commission: A Theology of World Missions. Chicago: Moody Press, 1984.

Dayton Edward R. and David A. Fraser. Planning Strategies for World Evangelization. rev. ed. Grand Rapids: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Co.,1990. BV 2061.D35 1990

Dempster, Murray A., Byron D. Klaus and Douglas Petersen, Called and Empowered: Global Mission in the Pentecostal Perspective. Peabody: Hendrickson Pub., 1991.

Dillion, William P. PEOPLE RAISING:A Practical Guide To Raising Support., Chicago: Moody Press.

Dyrness, William. Let the Earth Rejoice: A Biblical Theology of Holistic Mission. Westchester, IL: Crossway Books, 1983.

Engel James F. and William A. Dyrness. Changing the Mind of Missions: Where Have We Gone Wrong? Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2000. BV 2063.E535 2000

Escobar, Samuel, ed. The New Global Mission. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2003.

Evans, David, Ronald Vos, Keith P. Wright, eds. Biblical Holism and Agriculture: Cultivating Our Roots. Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library, 2003.

Foust, Thomas F., George R. Hunsberger, J. Andrew Kirk and Werner Ustorf, eds. A Scandalous Prophet: The Way of Mission After Newbigin. Grand Rapids: William B. Eerdmans Pub. Co., 2001 Gilliland S. and Shawn B. Redford (contributor), Announcing the Kingdom: The Story of God’s Mission in the Bible. Foreword by Paul G. Hiebert. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2003.

Glasser, Arthur F. (Frederick) with Charles E. Van Engen (contributor), and David E Godwin. Church Planting Methods: A “How To” Book of Overseas Church Planting Crusades. DeSoto, TX: Lifeshare Communications, 1984.

Greeson, Kevin. CAMEL Training Manual ; WIGTake Resources (call toll free (888) 795-4434 or (806) 795-4434).

Hawthorne, Steve C. and Graham Kendrick. Prayer-Walking: Praying On-Site with Insight. Foreword by Joy Dawson. Orlando, FL: Creation House, 1993.

Hawthorne, Steve C. ed. Perspectives on the World Christian Movement: Study Guide 99. Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library, 1999. OVR BV 2070.24.H47 2000

Hedlund, Roger E. The Mission of the Church in the World: A Biblical Theology. Forewords by Arthur F. Glasser and James C. Gamaliel. Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 1991.

Hesselgrave, David J. Planting Churches Cross-Culturally: North America and Beyond. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 2000. BV 652.24.H47 2000

Kaiser, Jr., Walter C. Mission in the Old Testament: Israel as a Light to the Nations. Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 2000.

Kirk, J. Andrew. What Is Mission? Theological Explorations. London : Darton, Longman & Todd, 1999; reprint, Minneapolis, MN: Fortress Press, 2000.

Lewis, Jonathan, ed. Working Your Way to the Nations: A Guide to Effective Tentmaking. 2nd ed. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1996. OVR BS 2090.W67 1996

Lingenfelter, Sherwood G. and Marvi K. Mayers: Ministering Cross-Culturally: an Incarnational Model for Personal Relationships. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic. BV 2063.L434 1986

McAlpine, Thomas H. Facing the Powers. Eugene, OR: Wipf and Stock, 2003. BR 115.C8 M44 2001

Miller Darrow L. with Stan Guthrie, Discipling Nations: The Power of Truth to Transform Cultures. Forewords by George Grant and Vishal Mangalwadi. Seattle, WA: YWAM Publishing. 2001. BR 115.C8 M44 2001

Mills, Brian. Fountain of Tears: Changing Nations Through the Power of Repentance and Forgiveness. Tonbridge, Kent, England: Sovereign World Ltd., 2004. Montgomer, James H. and Donald A. McGavran, The Discipling of a Nation. Santa Clara, CA: Global Church Growth Bulletin, 1980.

Montgomery, James. Dawn 2000: 7 Million Churches to Go: The Personal Story of the DAWN Strategy. Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library, 1999.

Montgomery, James. Then the End Will Come: Great News About the Great Commission. Pasadena, Calif.: William Carey Library : Colorado Springs, CO :1997. BV 2061.M66 1997

Morton, Scott. Funding Your Ministry: Whether You're Gifted or Not!

Newbigin, Lesslie. Is Christ Divided? A Plea for Christian Unity in a Revolutionary Age. Grand Rapids: William B. Eerdmans Pub. Co., 1961.

Newbigin, Lesslie. Open Secret: An Introduction to the Theology of Mission. Grand Rapids: William B. Eerdmans Pub. Co., 1978. BV 601.8.N5 1995

Nissen, Johannes. New Testament and Mission: Historical and Hermeneutical Perspectives. 3rd ed. Frankfort am Main, Germany; New York: Peter Lang Publishing, 2003.

______. New Testament and Mission: Historical and Hermeneutical Perspectives. 2nd. ed. Frankfurt am Main; New York: Peter Lang, 2000.

Oduyoye, Mercy Amba and Hendrik M. Vroom, One Gospel – Many Cultures: Case Studies and Reflections on Cross-cultural Theology. In Currents of Encounter; vol. 21. New York; Amsterdam: Rodopi, 2003.

Patterson George and Richard Scoggins. Church Multiplication Guide: The Miracle of Church Reproduction. rev. ed. Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library, 2002. BV 652.25.P36 2002

Peters, George W. A Biblical Theology of Missions. Chicago: Moody Press, 1972. BV 2063.P55 1993

Piper, John. Let the Nations Be Glad: The Supremacy of God in Missions. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 1993.

Pomerville, Paul A. (Anthony). The Third Force in Missions: A Pentecostal Contribution to Contemporary Mission Theology. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson Publishing, 1985.

Rumph, Jane. Stories from the Front Lines: Power Evangelism In Today’s World. Grand Rapids: Chosen Books, 1996. Shetler, Joanne with Patricia Purvis. And the Word Came With Power: How God Met and Changed A People Forever. Portland, OR: Multnomah Press, 1992.

Sjogren, Bob and Bill & Amy Stearns, Run With the Vision: A Remarkable Global Plan for the 21st Century Church. Bethany House Publishers: Minneapolis, MN BV 2061.S527 1995

Smallman, William. Able to Teach Others Also: Nationalizing Global Ministry Training. Pasadena, CA: Mandate Press, 2001.

Stott, John R. W. Christian Mission in the Modern World. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1975. BV 2082.I6 K55 1994

Suter, Heinz and Marco Gmur. Business Power for God’s Purpose: Partnership with the Unreached. 1997.

Taylor William David (ed.) Global Missiology for the 21st Century: Reflections from the Iguassu Dialogue. Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 2001.

Taylor, John V. (Vernon). The Go-Between God: The Holy Spirit and the Christian Mission. New York: Oxford University Press, 1979.

Taylor, William D. ed. Kingdom Partnerships for Synergy in Missions. Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library, 1994.

Terry, John Mark, Ebbie C. Smith and Justice Anderson, eds. Missiology: An Introduction to the Foundations, History, and Strategies of World Missions. Nashville: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 1998. BV 2061.M56 1998

Van Engen, Charles (Edward). Mission on the Way: Issues in Mission Theology. Foreword by Paul G. Hiebert. Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 1996. BV 2063.55 4 1996

Webster, Richard. Tearing Down Strongholds: Worship and Warfare. Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library, 1993.

______. Worship and Warfare: A Prayer Companion. Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library, 1993.

Weiss, G. Christian. The Heart of Missionary Theology. Chicago: Moody Press, 1976, 1977

Wenham, John W. Let the Nations Be Glad! Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 1993. BV 2063.955 1993

Wilson, J. Christy. Today’s Tentmakers: Self-Support, An Alternative Model for Worldwide Witness. Wheaton, IL: Tyndale House, 1979. Yamamori, Tetsunao. Penetrating Missions’ Final Frontier: A New Strategy For Unreached Peoples. Foreword by Dan Harrison. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1993. BV 2063.Y363 1993