From the outset of the Lausanne movement, Pentecostals have been collaborative partners and participants. Because I have known the editors and many of the writers of this strategic new book as personal friends and missional colleagues for years, I applaud Together in One Mission as their bold initiative toward Kingdom cooperation in world evangelization, both within and beyond the Pentecostal/Charismatic Movement to the global Great Commission community. S. Douglas Birdsall, Executive Chair Lausanne Committee for World Evangelization Not only has Pentecostal global mission come of age—so has also the theological and missiological reflection by Pentecostals on their mission! This remarkable and groundbreaking collection of essays by leading “Progressive Pentecostals” from all around the world testifies to the vi- brant and ever-widening vision of, solid commitment to, and passion- ate love for mission in words and deeds among the practitioners and academicians of the fastest-growing Christian movement in the world. This book is also a living testimony to the desire for unity and united collaboration among the diverse Pentecostal bodies on the global level. Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen, Professor of Systematic Theology Fuller Theological Seminary and Docent of Ecumenics University of Helsinki, Finland Together in One Mission: Pentecostal Cooperation in World Evangelization is a comprehensive and engaging overview of the amazing move of the Holy Spirit through our Pentecostal brethren around the world. The diversity of perspectives and honest reflection makes this resource es- pecially valuable. You will be challenged, inspired, and encouraged to explore new pathways of cooperative ministry in blessing the nations. Steve Moore, President, Missio Nexus Author of Who Is My Neighbor? Being a Good Samaritan in a Connected World Together in One Mission represents a broad spectrum within the world- wide Pentecostal Movement of leaders that have a heart for reaching the world with the gospel of Christ in a synergistic and cooperative manner. The remarkable growth of the Pentecostal Movement over the past one hundred years has positioned this movement to be a driving force in the ‘last-days harvest’ that is being prepared by the unprec- edented outpouring of the Holy Spirit. I recommend a read of this work as a source of inspiration and a blueprint to work together with the Spirit to accomplish the mission of God. George Wood, Superintendent of the Assemblies of God USA Chairman of the World Assemblies of God Fellowship Grant McClung and Arto Hämäläinen have produced a seminal work in the volume, Together in One Mission: Pentecostal Cooperation in World Evangelization. The list of contributors reads like a veritable “Who’s Who” among Pentecostal leaders and scholars, breathtaking in scope. The range of issues—Pentecostals and their relationship to Evangeli- cals, unreached peoples, collaborative mission, the unfinished task of world evangelism, all this and more, in addition to insightful case studies from diverse global perspectives, plus personal reflections that move to vision for the future—compels the examination of this extraordinary collection as an invaluable contribution to the dialogue regarding the future of the role of Pentecostals in world evangelism. P. Douglas Small, Project Pray International Coordinator of Prayer Ministries Church of God (Cleveland, TN) This selection of essays is an important contribution to the growing body of serious scholarly and spiritual resources concerning the global Pentecostal Movement and missions. Grant McClung’s vast experience in this field is evident in the selection of writers and topics. Phillip Jen- kins anticipates that by 2050 there will be over one billion Pentecostals/ Charismatics on the planet. The Holy Spirit, in these last days, is using our movements beyond our wildest dreams to impact this globe. This book is a key resource as we move toward 2050 and the growing impact of Spirit-filled people around the world. Doug Beacham, General Superintendent International Pentecostal Holiness Church Together in One Mission: Pentecostal Cooperation in World Evangelization will certainly further enhance the local, regional, and global partner- ships of the Pentecostal community. But, perhaps, a more significant contribution will be the encouragement it will bring to a new or re- newed global partnership between the Pentecostal, Charismatic, Evan- gelical, and fundamental Great Commission communities. From its very beginnings, Pentecostalism has been an interdenominational, transdenominational, and transconfessional movement. It has now impacted virtually every church, regardless of doctrinal distinctives or differences. May this book contribute to a genuine cooperative partner- ship and missional unity of the global body of Christ! James C. Scott Jr., Director Foursquare Missions International A treasure trove of compelling stories of successful Pentecostal coop- eration, Together in One Mission gives us a glimpse of what can happen when we all work together to reach our world. This book also serves as an inspiring tutorial—a wonderful resource for those serious about fulfilling the Great Commission. “This gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world . and then the end will come” (Matt. 24:14). May we all join the effort! Andrea Johnson, Editor, Message of the Open Bible Editor, Servants of the Spirit: Portraits of Pentecostal/Charismatic Pioneers This fine collection of essays reflects the growth and breadth of Pen- tecostalism in the world. The writers here dispel one of the nagging criticisms against Pentecostalism: that the movement is fragmented and sometimes even contentious. This important work will serve scholars, students, and readers around the world interested in understanding Pentecostalism’s current state, and its power to unify and animate the body of Christ. Carlos Campo, President Regent University Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA This volume offers clear witness that twenty-first-century Christianity is and will continue to grow as an international, Spirit-empowered expres- sion of faith. Stereotypes and shallow observations about Pentecostals globally are replaced with the picture of a worldwide cadre of Spirit- empowered Kingdom servants passionately committed to the ongoing redemptive mission of Jesus Christ. Together in One Mission gathers the insights of notable world leaders who demonstrate the global nature of the Pentecostal Movement and offer a rich single volume panorama of Pentecostal Cooperation in World Evangelization. Byron D. Klaus, President Assemblies of God Theological Seminary—Springfield, Missouri, USA Together in One Mission supports with solid research what we’ve all been told and hoped was true; namely, that God is on the move in and through global Pentecostal and Evangelical fervor. I give thanks to God that we live in the time where we witness the power and love of God poured out on such a massive scale throughout our world. Lon Allison, Executive Director Billy Graham Center, Wheaton College, USA I am always excited to read how the Pentecostal church is thriving un- der the powerful guidance of the Holy Spirit! It inspires, encourages, and moves me to pray for more and more of the Spirit’s leading. This book did the same. As a Gen-Xer who believes in the great power of a unified Church, I was greatly encouraged to read of God’s people, together, working in mission to bring the gospel in all its facets to the world. This is an excellent example of being on mission together. Laurie Fortunak Nichols, Managing Editor Evangelical Missions Quarterly Communications Coordinator Billy Graham Center at Wheaton College, USA This book brings an informed awareness of the historic struggles, cur- rent scholarship, and strong passion for world evangelization through its multiple global writers. I commend this book to anyone who, like me, is in need of throwing aside archaic stereotypes of these brothers and sisters and updating themselves on the current state of world Pen- tecostalism, especially in regards to global missions. Marvin J. Newell, Senior Vice President Missio Nexus Many have been waiting for a book like this. It opens new horizons and focuses at the same time on the essence of the Church’s mission. Essential background information and personal narratives address fun- damental aspects of partnership development and provide a biblical vision for mission in tandem with unity. Jean-Daniel Plüss, Chairman European Pentecostal Charismatic Research Association This resource has been long awaited! Edited and written by Pentecostal leaders, scholars, and reflective-practitioners, it is practical and helpful without losing scholarship. They join hands to erase the “misconcep- tion . that Pentecostals are prone toward divisiveness and isolation” (Editor’s Preface). This insightful volume will revitalize, invigorate, and unite the global church for world evangelization and global missions. Sadiri Joy Tira, Senior Associate for Diasporas—The Lausanne Movement Vice President for Diaspora Missions, Advancing Indigenous Mission Pentecostal or Pentecostal-influenced Christianity is a dominant force in the church, especially the church in the Majority World. Together in One Mission: Pentecostal Cooperation in World Evangelization outlines where the Pentecostal Movement came from and how it has grown from pockets of isolation to powers of cooperation. This book is a must- read for any who want to be a part of the answer to Jesus’ prayer for unity in John 17—that