If we can agree that creativity is the highest activity of the human mind, then Bingo! You have hit the jackpot. You have just walked into a powerhouse of fully illustrated, well written, creative prompts. They are accessible, entertaining, teeming with energy and as the art work on the cover indicates, original. Spend a few minutes perusing The Review and you'll see how the author has captured the dynamics of the King's English in such a way as to separate it from other books in the field. You'll enjoy it.
On the surface the SBR appears to be an extended exercise in creative writing. Shakespeare, however, throughout his plays, reminds us that nothing is ever as it seems and this book is no exception. The discerning reader who is willing to go beyond the obvious is likely to find additional levels layered into the text. Whatyou may wonderingis this material all about? What is its raison detre? Does it have peaks and valleys or a place to hang its hat? Why arent the short stories more complicated than the skills of a cat? Does it fit into a category? In a word, no. Sara Bellum has tried to work within the comfort zone of formula writing but it was not to be. You see, the Review has always been restless and unwilling to buy into the idea that there is only one way to do things. The Review is its own genre and creativity (levity) is its center of gravity. Where does that leaves us? In short, the three volumes of the SBR have opted to make a subtly yet far reaching demand of its readers. Our intent is to prompt you to step up your creative efforts (the arts) and thus activate your higher energies. You will not be alone. Such a movement is happening globally and the SBR is proud to be a part of it.
What in the World is God Doing? is an updated revision of the introduction to the major themes of global missions including the latest developments, statistics and trends from around the world. The contents of this introduction to missions includes the following topics: 1. Motivation for Missions 2. OT perspective of missions 3. NT perspective of missions 4. Is Truth worth dying for? 5. An analysis of the "call." 6. History of missions in the Early Church (AD 33-500) 7. History of missions in from the Dark Ages to the Reformation (AD 500-1517) 8. History of missions from the Reformation to Carey (1500-1792) 9. History of missions from Carey to WWII (1792-1945) 10. History of missions in the new paradigm (1945-present) 11. World non-theistic religions: Animism, Hinduism, Buddhism 12. World theistic religions: Roman Catholicism, Greek Orthodox, Islam 13. World context: Secularism 14. Unfinished task in North America-Asia-Sub-Saharan Africa 15. Unfinished task in Latin America-Muslim world-Europe 16. Practical Missions Functions: Personnel selection and recruiting, Missions Agencies and missional churches. This book covers the basics and the latest trends in missions written for the student of missions, pastors and church leaders as well as field personnel needing a background in world missions. A must read for anyone interested in understanding the Great Commission.
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