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Intercultural Discipleship (Encountering Mission): Learning from Global Approaches to Spiritual Formation

Intercultural Discipleship (Encountering Mission): Learning from Global Approaches to Spiritual Formation

Intercultural Discipleship (Encountering Mission): Learning from Global Approaches to Spiritual Formation
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Intercultural Discipleship (Encountering Mission): Learning from Global Approaches to Spiritual Formation

Intercultural Discipleship (Encountering Mission): Learning from Global Approaches to Spiritual Formation

Overview

This addition to an acclaimed series brings cutting-edge research to bear on a topic of perennial interest: making disciples. The book looks at disciple-making from multiple cultures to help readers discover contextual approaches that are culturally relevant and biblically faithful. It emphasizes methods that are especially effective with contemporary converts and includes practical examples from around the world. Each chapter includes sidebars, discussion questions, an activity for discipling, and a case study. An appendix contains further suggestions and exercises for instructors.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781493411481
Publisher: Baker Publishing Group
Publication date: 12/05/2017
Series: Encountering Mission
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 320
File size: 9 MB

About the Author

W. Jay Moon (PhD, Asbury Theological Seminary) is professor of church planting and evangelism and codirector of the Office of Faith, Work, and Economics at Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky. He previously taught at Sioux Falls Seminary and also served in Ghana, West Africa, with SIM.
W. Jay Moon (PhD, Asbury Theological Seminary) is professor of church planting and evangelism and codirector of the Office of Faith, Work, and Economics at Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky. He previously taught at Sioux Falls Seminary and also served in Ghana, West Africa, with SIM. He is the author of African Proverbs Reveal Christianity in Culture and the coauthor of Ordinary Missionary.

Table of Contents

Contents
1. How Did We Get in This Spiritual Rut?
2. Issues That Get Us Stuck
3. What Is Intercultural Discipleship?
4. Symbols Speak When Words Can't
5. Rituals Drive Meaning Deep into the Bone
6. Contextualization Process--Tailored Pants Fit Just Right
7. Stories Portray It, Not Just Say It
8. Proverbs Are Worth a Thousand Words
9. Music, Dance, and Drama--We Become What We Hum
10. Holistic Discipleship Connects Word and Deed
11. Discipleship for Postmoderns
Conclusion
Appendix A: Ceremony for the Installation of a Teacher
Appendix B: Activities for Teaching
Reference List
Index
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